MOVERS & SHAKERS
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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HONA nail brand attends small business celebration at Downing Street
Wales-based professional nail brand, Home Of Nail Art (HONA), was invited to a small business celebration hosted by the UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, this month. Held at 11 Downing Street, the event brought together over 40 winners and finalists of The Small Awards 2025 by Small Business Britain, where HONA…
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Nail Gaga has announced welcomed three ambassadors to it’s team: Emma Fitzpatrick, Hayley Grobler and Francesca Sykes. Their role includes supporting Nail Gaga educators but also bridging the gap between that of nail technician and educator, as well as helping and advising on product applications and techniques. Through social media…
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A recent Worldpay report has found that British consumers have pumped £100 million into beautifying themselves over the summer. Key summer highlights such as Love Island and the royal wedding have reportedly influenced consumers and contributed to the booming beauty industry in the UK. While the day of the royal…
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Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of visiting Townhouse – a nail bar located just off Regent Street and only a hop, skip and jump away from Oxford Circus station. Describing itself as ‘London’s no. 1 independent luxury nail salon’ and a ‘premium nail studio’ that is ‘redefining clean…
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Mintel has developed an acronym to identify the new generation of beauty consumers aged 16-20, who have grown up with the influence of beauty entrepreneurs such as Kylie Jenner and Zoella. The new acronym used to identify such consumers is ‘AVID’: Approaching adulthood, video drive, influencer aware and digital natives.…
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Airbase has expanded its introductory airbrush make-up course to selected Capital Hair and Beauty stores throughout the UK. The one-day workshop teaches the fundamentals of how to create the perfect base using the combination of the Airbase Ultra Foundation technology and lightweight, atomised application of the airbrush. Taught by a…
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Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, a luxury spa resort in the Lake District, has introduced Cancer Touch Therapy treatments in partnership with The Made for Life Foundation. Created for those living with or recovering from cancer, Cancer Touch Therapy was developed taking advice from trained oncology massage teachers, advisors within…
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