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Mindful Moments Month: Businesses unite to raise money for York women’s charity

By Lilly Delmage | 9 May 2025

Owner of Blossom Tree Socials, Sarah Hartley, is encouraging businesses to get involved with Mindful Moments Month to help raise funds for Kyra, a charity that supports women in making positive lifestyle changes. Why did you start Mindful Moments Month? “There are too many women feeling guilty for not having…

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Met Gala manicures 2025: Sabrina Carpenter, Sydney Sweeney & more

By Lilly Delmage | 6 May 2025

Fashion’s most prestigious and anticipated night, the Met Gala, drew top talent from the beauty industry to create standout nail styles for A-list attendees. This year’s event marked the opening of ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Guests were invited to dress according to…

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: 2 campaigns helping tackle the UK’s most common cancer

By Lilly Delmage | 4 May 2025

Brands and charities across the UK are raising awareness about the causes of skin cancer and encouraging preventative measures. Help educate your clients on the importance of protecting their skin by sharing the following campaigns: Skcin‘s ‘Protect and Check’ campaign UK skin cancer charity, Skcin, has launched ‘Protect and Check’ –…

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Build on lash skills with Nouveau Lashes conversion courses

By Sophie Nutt | 24 August 2019

Embrace demand for law services by training with Nouveau Lashes, the multi-award winning lash brand that offers a variety of treatment options. Nouveau Lashes offers one-day conversion courses for the LVL Lash Lift and Extend Lash Extensions techniques. A lash technician’s training experience in lash extensions will allow for the…

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Health conscious consumers driving cannabis beauty trend

By Sophie Nutt | 23 August 2019

According to GlobalData, today’s health-conscious consumers seek beauty and grooming solutions that are ‘effective’ and ‘contain natural formulations’, with many brands turning to cannabis formulations to stand out with natural product offerings. Primary consumer research conducted by GlobalData in 2018 reveals that 28% of global consumers perceive high quality to…

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British Beauty Council launches beauty brand competition

By Kat Hill | 23 August 2019

The British Beauty Council has partnered with Covent Garden and World’s Global Style Network (WGSN) to reveal a new competition – Next British Beauty Brand. On 13 September, brand representatives will be invited to give a five minute pitch about the brand to the judging panel, followed by a 10 minute…

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The Bluebeards Revenge announces official partnership with World Barber Day

By Sophie Nutt | 21 August 2019

Grooming brand, The Bluebeards Revenge, has announced its official partnership with World Barber Day 2019 – a charity initiative that’s raising funds for vulnerable children worldwide. World Barber Day is a global project in conjunction with UNICEF that takes place between September 9 – 16 and encourages barbers to join…

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Malmaison launch Nimue Skin Technology at two spa locations

By Kat Hill | 16 August 2019

Malmaison is launching Nimue Skin Technology at two of its UK locations: Newcastle and Birmingham. Distributed in the UK by Sweet Squared, the South African brand offers a range of ‘advanced skincare treatments and products that can be tailored to each client’s individual needs’. Key treatments available in the Malmaison…

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American salon chain introduces virtual reality mani/pedi experience

By Helena Biggs | 13 August 2019

US nail salon chain, Bellacures, has introduced a unique addition to its manicure and pedicure services; virtual reality headsets that transport the client to a peaceful destination. The immersive experience involves the client wearing a virtual reality headset that will showcase scenes from the destination of their choice; from a…

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