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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LeChat appoints first COO to support nail industry presence

By Helena Biggs | 17 April 2019

LeChat Nail Care Products has appointed Myriam Clifford as its first chief operating officer. LeChat, creator of the Perfect Match colour concept, manufactures a comprehensive line of professional nail products in multiple facilities in California and distributes products in over 40 countries. Its 2019 mission is to strengthen and expand…

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Techs scoop Crystal Nails absolute international master educator accolade

By Sophie Nutt | 16 April 2019

Two talented techs have achieved Crystal Nails absolute international master educator status. Crystal Nails hosted international educator training in January this year in Budapest, seeing a five-day intensive course. Techs who scored higher than 70% in the course then went on to take part in the second step of the…

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Expand your waxing horizons at Wax Live 2019

By Sophie Nutt | 13 April 2019

Wax Live, an exciting day of hair removal education and networking for waxing enthusiasts, is taking place in Coventry on Sunday 28th April 2019. Organised by experts and self-confessed wax addicts, Andy Rouillard and Toni Keable, the event features an inspiring seminar programme of valuable advice and clever tricks to…

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Rimmel & Cybersmile launch AI support assistant

By Sophie Nutt | 12 April 2019

Consumer beauty brand, Rimmel London, is addressing cyberbullying by partnering with international anti cyber-bullying charity, The Cybersmile Foundation. The Cybersmile Assistant is designed to provide support to internet users who are being affected by a range of issues related to online abuse. By offering easy access to practical advice, useful…

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Swarovski announces first Crystal Beauty education team

By Helena Biggs | 11 April 2019

Swarovski launched the UK Swarovski Crystal Beauty Academy from its London HQ on 21 March to develop professional understanding of its products. Renowned nail artist and authorised instructor for the academy, Marian Newman, chose a select group of nail professionals to attend the first UK Swarovski authorised nail art educator…

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CIDESCO supports ban on glitter that contains micro-plastics

By Sophie Nutt | 9 April 2019

CIDESCO has called on its global membership to help protect the environment by advising schools, students and make-up artists to only use glitter made from non-plastic alternatives. Standard glitter that is used for dramatic and costume make-up designs is made from etched aluminium that is bonded to a form of…

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