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Sustainable Beauty Coalition launches to help industry clean up its act

By Emma Hobday | 5 July 2021

The Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC) has launched in response to an independent sustainability report commissioned by the British Beauty Council, which analysed the beauty sector and the consumers it serves.…

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley collaborates with Bio Sculpture Gel for nail shade launch

By Chloe Randall | 5 July 2021

Model, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has teamed up with Bio Sculpture to create her own nail shade. The shade, Rosie Red, is a burnt red hue and is available in two different…

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6 tracks have been released on the new salon album A Day In The Sun produced by Gap Music

By Alex Fox | 4 July 2021

There are six tracks on Messers Jones and Gessey’s debut album – the first and certainly not their last as a recording duo. Both artists are well established and respected…

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Revealed: The nail technique you need to know about

By Emma Hobday | 4 July 2021

Serbian nail artist, Bojana Kostka, has added a new technique to her arsenal of patented nail designs – the ‘Casting Technique’. It offers a speedy way to produce extreme nail…

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8 new Glow with the Flow UV vibrant gel polishes meet 8 Mosaic shades for style, design & kicking nail art

By Alex Fox | 3 July 2021

The HD Professional line innovated and developed by award-winning UK champion tech, Hazel Dixon, has added to its pro line of gel polishes. “I’ve added exciting new shades and textures…

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Behind the Brand: Meet the boss of Gloss Beauty Treatments

By Chloe Randall | 2 July 2021

Launched in February 2020, Ciaran Adam found herself using a lot of wax melts which were based on designer fragrances, and wondered if this concept could be translated into cuticle…

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USA’s FingerNailFixer launches vlog to offer education programs for budding nail artists

By Alex Fox | 2 July 2021

Holly Schippers AKA #FingerNailFixer has changed up her nail delivery and started a YouTube vlog for nail professionals. “Education is my ‘thing’,” states Holly. “And when the pandemic arrived, it…

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Meet the product that helps protect even the most sensitive skin

By Chloe Randall | 2 July 2021

Gloves In A Bottle (GIAB) Shielding Lotion has been launched, which protects and nourishes the hands and body of people with skin conditions and those who have had drying effects.…

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Nominate now: Your favourite hair or beauty influencer

By Emma Hobday | 1 July 2021

The National Hair & Beauty Federation has launched the Top 100 Influencers in the Hair & Beauty Industry, to credit those in the industry that use social media to influence,…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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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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