MOVERS & SHAKERS

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Aquarius Full Moon is here: here’s the perfect nail look based on your star sign

By Jess Watts | 9 August 2025

It’s time to figure out how the Full Sturgeon Moon will impact you, and what nail style works best for your zodiac sign. 9 August marks the Aquarius Full Moon, and this one is set to be incredibly powerful. Each star sign is impacted by the full moon in different…

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UK Government announces plans to crack down on unsafe aesthetic procedures

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 August 2025

The UK Government’s Department for Health and Social Care has revealed plans to regulate the aesthetic and non-invasive procedures sector. It follows a consultation, which industry bodies including the British Beauty Council, NHBF and BABTAC contributed to, and its findings have helped shape the approach to addressing safety concerns in…

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Government announces plan for small businesses: here’s what it means for nail & beauty pros

By Helena Biggs | 1 August 2025

The UK government has unveiled a Small Business Plan, which hopes to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by giving them ‘the most comprehensive support package in a generation’. Many measures within the plan will directly affect the nail, hair and beauty sectors, which comprise thousands of salons and self-employed…

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Cuccio announces seminars to help maximise income through nail skills

By Helena Biggs | 5 September 2019

Cuccio Europe is to host three Hard Gel Seminars this autumn, with the focus on helping techs utilise their nail skills to maximise income using the brand’s T3 LED/UV Hard Gels. Each one-day event includes products for use on the day, an educational manual, certification and lunch and refreshments. Run…

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Nearly half of generation Z would consider a career in beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 4 September 2019

A new survey commissioned by CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, has found that nearly half (42%) of the Generation Z respondents would consider a career in beauty. The survey asked current Irish school leavers to rank their top interests, with results revealing make-up and beauty coming…

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Nimue Skin Technology appoints lead skincare specialist

By Sophie Nutt | 30 August 2019

Nimue Skin Technology has announced the appointment of skin guru Farrah Fawcett as its lead skincare specialist. Farrah has taught a number of students through her role as education ambassador and has supported the brand since it first came to the UK over 20 years ago. “Nimue has been a…

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Sign up & show support for Nail Breast Cancer campaign

By Helena Biggs | 29 August 2019

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to particularly note the most common cancer in the UK; one that claims the lives of around 11,500 UK citizens each year. With over 99% of cases affecting women, the nail industry, as largely female dominated, can greatly assist in raising…

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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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