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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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CND™ reveals new education ambassadors following 7-day training event

By Helena Biggs | 23 May 2019

Edinburgh played host to CND™’s International Bootcamp, at which candidates from all over the world battled through intense assessments to become the best of the best in CND™ Full Systems education. This bootcamp-style experience began in Colorado, 1981, with the goal of inspiring generations of CND™ nail artists with great training…

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Titanic Spa trains staff to spot early signs of skin cancer

By Sophie Nutt | 23 May 2019

Titanic Spa in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, has announced a new partnership with skin cancer charity, Skcin, which will act as the spa’s exclusive charity partner for 2019. The spa is supporting Skcin’s mission to raise awareness of skin cancer by promoting the importance of prevention and early detection. As part…

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Cotton buds & plastic straws to be banned to tackle plastic pollution

By Sophie Nutt | 22 May 2019

Cotton buds, plastic straws and stirrers are to be banned in England from April next year (2020) in a bid to help tackle plastic pollution. The ban comes after campaigns from Sir David Attenborough and the UN calling for a reduction in plastic waste that cannot decompose, seeing more pressure…

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10million Brits disclose private details to salon staff during treatments

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2019

Research by business finance provider, Liberis, has revealed that an estimated 10 million Brits feel comfortable disclosing even the most private details about their personal life to hair and beauty providers. Over 40% of the 1000 respondents stated that they have an especially good relationship with their hairdresser or beauty…

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The Gel Bottle reveals new brand & workshops for techs

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2019

The team behind The Gel Bottle Inc has unveiled Peacci, a clothing and cosmetics brand for pros and consumers alike. Peacci features a compressive nail lacquer line with trend-led shades, as well as nail-themed apparel; from t-shirts emblazoned with ‘Nail it’ to cosy, pastel-coloured hoodies. To celebrate the launch, the…

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Nouveau Lashes co-founder steps down from role

By Helena Biggs | 16 May 2019

After 14 years as co-founder and director of Nouveau Lashes, Bridgette Softley has stepped down from the role, with co-founder Karen Betts leading the role of managing director. Bridgette hones a long and successful career in the beauty industry and has been instrumental in founding and nurturing the Nouveau Lashes…

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