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Bbco report highlights role of personal care industry in educating its workforce

BBCo report highlights role of personal care industry in educating its workforce

By Callie Iley | 30 April 2023

The personal care industry in the UK plays a key role in providing opportunities for education to its workforce, as highlighted by statistics from the British Beauty Council’s The Value…

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Nail Tech Talk: Tayla-Rose McBride of TaylasDream

By Callie Iley | 29 April 2023

Freehand artist, Tayla-Rose McBride, shares the motivation behind swapping tattoo ink & needles for gel products & brushes. Pontypool-based nail stylist, Tayla-Rose McBride, has been a vivid dreamer with an…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Gelledbygeorgia, Evesham

By Carter Rogers | 27 April 2023

Georgia Chamberlain opened the doors to her salon in August 2022 after quitting her teaching job of 5 years. “Creating pretty nails for myself was a hobby of mine, but…

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Super Mario Bros. nail art: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 April 2023

Check out entries to the 26 April 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: Super Mario Bros. Each design…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap April 2023

By Callie Iley | 27 April 2023

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Natalie Mugridge. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for April & created nail…

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Check out the incredible nail art entries into April 2023’s Scratch Snap comp

By Callie Iley | 27 April 2023

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for April & created nail designs inspired by ‘April Showers’ in the bid to win a prize from…

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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: GEMMA DAWSON, UK

By Carter Rogers | 26 April 2023

Gemma Dawson is a nail pro from Essex, UK, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below… What’s…

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Energy bills make up 40% of hair & beauty salon costs, according to research

By Chloe Randall | 26 April 2023

According to research by Uswitch for Business, energy bills make up 40% of the average hair and beauty salon’s total business costs. The research also revealed that more than 11,000…

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Want to get involved in Cultural Style Week? London event tickets have been released

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 April 2023

The cultural fashion and beauty movement, taking place 21-27 May 2023, has released details about its London event schedule, which features fashion shows and clothing, hair and beauty pop-ups. Established…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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