MOVERS & SHAKERS
UK Government announces plans to crack down on unsafe aesthetic procedures
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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Submit your fruit nail art for the chance to WIN a £200 HD Pro Nails prize
The August Scratch Snap competition is open! Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge that invites nail pros to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme. Simply snap a pic of the design on yourself, nail tips or a client – and you could be…
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Government announces plan for small businesses: here’s what it means for nail & beauty pros
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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Yorkshire-based beauty salon, Q61, has been awarded Leeds Salon of the Year in the nail category in the 2018 Treatwell Awards. Launched this year, the awards aim to celebrate the hair and beauty businesses and individuals that go above and beyond to create a premium customer experience. The category of…
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A transgender woman has opened a hair and beauty salon in Hull to support other people who are transitioning. Ria Cooper underwent gender reassignment surgery to become a woman when she was 14 however, having initially struggled with the change, the now 24-year-old wants to help others going through the…
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National homelessness charity, Crisis, is calling on hairdressers, barbers and salon assistants across the country to volunteer at their Christmas centres this month. The centres provide thousands of people with good, warmth, healthcare and specialist services over Christmas in addition to Crisis’ year-round services. Salon services such as washing, cutting…
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Pinterest has revealed its annual Pinterest 100 report, which sees a variety of trend predictions for 2019 identified by the social media platform. Including beauty and lifestyle forecasts, the report reveals an insight into consumer browsing habits on the social media platform. The almond nail shape also appeared in the report, with searches for…
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Oxfordshire-based nail technician, Kellie Underwood of Enchanted Nails By Kellie, has launched a project aiming to offer a little helping hand to people recovering from illness. Kellie is has revealed that from 2019, she will offer a gel polish manicure free of charge each month. Open to nomination, the treatment will be…
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Mavala begun its Christmas celebrations early by appearing at the Ideal Home Christmas Show alongside the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT). Following a series of training session with Mavala’s nail care expert, Lynn Grey, the LCBT students were set up at the Ideal Home Christmas Show from 20-24 November…
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