MOVERS & SHAKERS

Full moon lead

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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Aesthetics regulation

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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£150k raised by Saks Hair & Beauty for The Eve Appeal

By Kat Hill | 23 July 2019

Fundraising efforts by Saks Hair & Beauty UK has raised £150,000 for The Eve Appeal. The total raised so far goes towards Saks’ target of £250k to help aid research into the five women-only cancers of the womb, ovaries, cervix, vulva and vagina. Most recently the UK-wide salon group joined…

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‘Love Island effect’ boosts UK men’s grooming market

By Sophie Nutt | 22 July 2019

The UK male grooming and fragrance markets have seen an increase in value, which is believed to be linked to the popularity of Love Island. The total value of the men’s prestige grooming market in the UK has seen an increase of £2.2 million in the 12 months to the end…

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED: The Scratch Stars Awards 2019

By Helena Biggs | 21 July 2019

The winners of the prestigious Scratch Stars Awards 2019 were revealed at a glittering ceremony in London on Sunday 21 July. Over 350 guests gathered at Proud, Embankment, to enjoy a fun-filled evening hosted by Rylan Clark-Neal, with performances from R&B boy band, Damage and an incredible acrobat. The evening…

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WAH Nails London to close

By Kat Hill | 17 July 2019

Nail salon chain, WAH Nails London, has announced its closure after 10 years of trading. On Friday 26 July, the doors of its Soho flagship salon will shut. Founded in 2009 by Sharmadean Reid MBE, the salon chain has been instrumental in the London nail art scene and the raising…

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Damage

R&B group Damage to perform at the Scratch Stars Party 2019

By Helena Biggs | 17 July 2019

British R&B boy band, Damage, will be performing at the Scratch Stars Party 2019. The event, which takes place in London on Sunday 21 July, recognises incredible talent in the UK nail sector – while offering guests the opportunity to network, let their hair down and enjoy a big summer…

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The Gel Bottle Inc announces new brand ambassador

By Sophie Nutt | 16 July 2019

The Gel Bottle Inc has announced the addition of a new brand ambassador to its team, Liam Peter. Liam Peter (also known as @liampeternails) is an Australia-based nail tech and has earned a huge following of just under 20,000 people on Instagram thanks to his creative and perfectly polished nail art. “So…

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