MOVERS & SHAKERS
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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Important August dates for your nail & beauty business
Get your business prepared for the month of August, with our roundup of dates to note… 2nd-3rd: Brighton Pride Pride Month may have been in June, but amplifying the voices of the LGBTQ+ community is not restricted to one month. The UK’s biggest pride festival takes place at the start…
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In preparation for the UK general election on 4 July 2024, the British Beauty Council has issued policy priorities to future-proof the hair and beauty sector. The organisation sourced feedback from those working in and buying from the industry to compile the key asks. These fall into four areas: tax…
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Centred on nailcare memberships and flexible pay-as-you-go nail services, Manicured London has opened in Hackney Wick. Founded by session manicurist & educator, Tinu Bello, the East London space has inclusivity and affordability at its core, as Bello explains: “Manicured London began as a concept I scribbled in notes on my…
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Entry has opened for North America’s Star Nail Artist: a new online contest for nail professionals. Created by the team behind nail industry resource, Scratch magazine, and international nail competition organisation, Nailympia, this exciting 11-month adventure seeks to unite the North American nail sector: elevating the creativity and imagination of…
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International recycling company, TerraCycle, has launched SalonCycle in the UK: a scheme to help hair and beauty pros and salons divert their hard-to-recycle waste from landfill and incineration. Following a successful launch in the US, SalonCycle’s UK unveiling offers a simple and convenient recycling solution to businesses in England, Scotland,…
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Geordie Shore stars, Charlotte Crosby, Chloe Ferry and Sophie Kasaei, were among attendees at an event hosted by Glitterbels in Manchester, 23 June. DreamFest commemorated the launch of the nail brand’s DreamCure Lamp, which has been rigorously tested to ensure a dreamy full cure of Glitterbels products, while being a…
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An impressive £30,000 was raised for the We Are All Making A Difference charity at the annual Studex Golf Day. The provider of piercing products and training has been hosting the fundraising event for over 20 years, and raised over £500,000. The Studex Golf Day attracts around 100 players a…
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