MOVERS & SHAKERS
Aquarius Full Moon is here: here’s the perfect nail look based on your star sign
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
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
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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The British Beauty Council, along with the the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC), The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), the Hair & Barber Council, The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and the UK Spa Association, have written to every local authority in England to urge them…
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced £19 million of financial support specifically for the close contact services sector in Scotland, including hair and beauty businesses. The First Minister said local authorities are currently working to get money into bank accounts as quickly as possible and British Beauty Council and BABTAC…
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The British Beauty Council‘s CEO, Millie Kendall, and chief operating officer, Helena Grzesk, have been recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours List. Millie Kendall has been awarded with an OBE and Helena Grzesk with an MBE, in recognition of their efforts for the British Beauty Council and beauty sector…
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The latest guidance from the government has been announced that personal care services are eligible to apply for Additional Restrictions Grants (ARGs). On 21 December 2021, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced further financial support to aid businesses affected by the Omicron variant, which came in the form of an additional…
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A snap poll by the NHBF has demonstrated the urgent need for local authorities in England to process applications from hair & beauty salons and barbershops for the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG), as quickly as possible. The Additional Restrictions Grant was increased earlier this week, which allows the hair &…
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Hillsborough nail salon, Nails For You, has been recognised by Sheffield Council for its striking Christmas decorations, which have been the topic of conversation amongst locals. Featuring multiple Christmas trees, wrapped presents, faux snow, reindeer and plenty of lights, almost every inch of the salon space is covered in Christmas…
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