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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Christina Jenkins, co-founder and director of The Eyelash Design Company, has announced her retirement after a long and fruitful career in the beauty industry. Pictured left with co-founder, Beverly Piper, the duo founded the Lash Perfect brand under the EDC umbrella, and have since grown the Brow Perfect, Hi Brow,…
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A nationwide survey of British females has found ladies from the North-East city are the least likely to have hang ups about their bodies. The study by Veet Hair Removal of 2,000 women found 60% of ladies from Newcastle – the highest number of women by UK city – claim…
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We quizzed 2016’s winner of The Great Scratch Shoot Out, Catriona Leith… “It felt amazing to win last year! I’ve entered The Great Scratch Shoot Out so many times and each time I’ve done better and better. To finally win and receive that commendation was just incredible! “The concept behind my…
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Colour cosmetics brand, Butter London, has been acquired by Atlanta based company, Astral Brands. Best known for its lacquer range, Butter London was founded in 2005 by British entrepreneur, Sasha Muir, with the help of London fashion manicurist, Nonie Creme. The move will serve to develop Butter London’s make-up offering,…
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Sally Salon Services has been fundraising with its charity partner of five years, The Little Princess Trust, this month, as well as announcing new charity partnerships with In Kind Direct and The Hairdressers’ Charity. Sally Salon Services has supported The Little Princess Trust since 2013, and has to date raised…
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Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) has announced the appointment of two new board members to its team of industry experts and has elevated two existing board members to the executive board. Abi Wright, managing director and co-founder at www.spabreaks.com and Hanna Coonagh, managing director at Fleet Laboratories and DDD Limited board…
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