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Hair & Beauty Charity launches raffle to support industry beneficiaries

By Helena Biggs | 1 July 2022

The Hair & Beauty Charity has launched its annual raffle to raise funds for its hair, beauty and barbering beneficiaries. The proceeds from each £1 ticket will go towards industry individuals…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Coco’s Nail Artistry & Beauty, Kibworth, Leicestershire

By Callie Iley | 30 June 2022

Lee-Ann Moss had dreams of opening her own salon, and took the plunge during lockdown. “I opened up my first salon in Rothwell, as there was no property in my…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: What pride means to you

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 June 2022

Check out entries to the 29 June nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme ‘What pride means to you’, to…

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Scratch Snap: June 2022

By Chloe Randall | 29 June 2022

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for June & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Bees & Butterflies’ in the bid to win…

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Scratch Snap: May 2022

By Chloe Randall | 29 June 2022

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for May & created some nail designs inspired by ‘French Twists’ in the bid to win a…

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British Beauty Council announces British Beauty Week 2022

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 June 2022

The British Beauty Council is calling on beauty businesses to take part in British Beauty Week 2022, running from 5-11 September 2022. In line with the Council’s aim to spotlight…

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Sir Andy Murray teams up with Michelle Humphrey for Wimbledon nail art offerings

By Guest Writer | 28 June 2022

By Rose Moggridge  Session nail artist, Michelle Humphrey, has collaborated with twice Wimbledon champion, Sir Andy Murray OBE, on a project with American Express in his role as its tennis…

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How to recycle metals from your nail business

By Green Salon Collective | 28 June 2022

Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose…

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British Safety Council pleas for businesses to better employee wellbeing

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 June 2022

With World Wellbeing Week taking place from 27 June to 1 July 2022, the chairman of British Safety Council, Peter McGettrick, has called for employers to make the wellbeing of…

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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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