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Why I use Timely to help manage my beauty business

By Guest Writer | 25 March 2022

When Beaconsfield-based nail technician, Chloe Joel, shared images of her ombré nail styles on social media, they quickly went viral – and she found herself juggling up to 30 clients…

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London Business Hub announces support for small & medium beauty businesses

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 March 2022

The London Business Hub, a platform full of free business information and advice, has announced the launch of a service to help London businesses, including in the beauty sector, find…

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Inside look: Sweet Squared’s CND Plexigel™ Tour, Brighton

By Chloe Randall | 24 March 2022

Sweet Squared has been touring the UK with CND Plexigel™, hosting education events in various locations for nail professionals to learn about the system. I caught the event when it…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Horsing Around

By Callie Iley | 24 March 2022

Check out the entries to the 23 March nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by ‘horsing around’! Each design was submitted…

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M+ platform launches to change the narrative around menopause in the salon

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 March 2022

Specialist in oncology therapies, skincare and wellbeing for cancer patients, Jennifer Young, has launched the M+ (The Menopause Plus) platform. Best known for her cancer training for beauty pros and…

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Tariffs to be dropped on imports of US manufactured nail products

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 March 2022

From June 1 2022, the United States will end tariffs on American manufactured manicure and pedicure products to the UK. At present, the tariff imposed is 25%, which has had…

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Spring Statement 2022: What it means for nail & beauty businesses

By Helena Biggs | 23 March 2022

Today (23 March), Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his Spring Statement to Parliament, with a number of actions to help support households and businesses. The Statement reads: “The invasion [of Ukraine]…

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Personal care industry demands commercial energy bill rebate

By Emma Hobday | 23 March 2022

The hair, beauty and barbering sectors have called for an energy bill rebate ahead of Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement 2022. An energy bill rebate was offered to domestic homes in…

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Salon in the Spotlight: One Nail To Rule Them All, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

By Callie Iley | 23 March 2022

Alice Morrey took the plunge to set up her own home-based salon in 2021, opening when lockdown eased. “I’ve been doing nails since 2011, mainly on myself, family and friends.…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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