MOVERS & SHAKERS
99 fruit nail designs: nail art contest entries & winner reveal
The winner of Scratch’s monthly salon-style nail art contest for August has been announced as Emma Laverton of @failtefae. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Fruit Fingertips, in the bid to win a HD Professional Nail Systems prize. Entries were judged by Hazel Dixon, award-winning…
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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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“The Online competition Nailympia Live is a way to save the beauty industry in the current global pandemic,” cites organiser Viktoria Prihodko. “The global nail service market is adapting and the last six months have been a severe test for the entire beauty industry. The beauty industry is one of…
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A start-up company in San Francisco has debuted the first manicure robot, which can paint nails in approximately ten minutes. Clockwork, which has opened a lab, offers contactless manicures for less than eight dollars. The lab’s two new machines take photos of customers’ nails and then coat them with polish,…
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Ruuby, an at-home beauty bookings service, has been announced as a patron of the British Beauty Council. After a tough year for the British beauty industry, Ruuby is on a mission to change the beauty services landscape through the delivery of speedy, high quality treatments in the comfort of your…
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From Monday 31 May, therapists in Scotland will be permitted to offer face treatments to clients as long as the practitioner is wearing a Type IIR face mask and a face visor or goggles. Kate Forbes MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Economy, confirmed the news today (25 May)…
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OPI has announced its partnership with the Green Salon Collective, an environmental disposal service for salon waste. OPI’s partnership with Green Salon Collective follows on a successful partnership with Wella Professionals, as a part of OPI’s parent company, Wella Company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. “It is our responsibility to help our…
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Suicide prevention charity, The Lions Barber Collective, has launched Roar Materials; a 100% non-profit clothing brand, designed to be worn as a symbol of support for those suffering with their mental health. Founder, Tom Chapman, and his client, clothing entrepreneur & screen printer Paul Richardson, created the brand with the…
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