THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES

Sustainable Beauty Coalition calls for salons to commit to reducing emissions

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 October 2021

The Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC), formed by the British Beauty Council in July 2021, has written an open letter calling for hair and beauty salons to commit to reducing their…

How nail art saved my mental health: Bridgend nail tech opens up about her battle

By Emma Hobday | 22 October 2021

Dani Bailey of Broadlands, Bridgend, has suffered with anxiety and depression since she was a teenager. She has always managed it relatively well through exercise, which came naturally to her…

Nail tech creates education subscription site to support learning needs of pros

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 October 2021

Scratch chats to Chloe Corbishley-Bull, nail artist and founder of education subscription platform Pretty Little You Academy, about her membership service and its benefits for fellow pros… For Chloe, from Stamford,…

Behind the Brand: Meet the girl power behind salon bookings app, PamperBook

By Chloe Randall | 22 October 2021

Founded by Jody Riley, PamperBook is a booking app for salons and freelancers which works as your pocket PA, meaning you can manage your client bookings from anywhere and at…

One quarter of beauty pros could be out of work following furlough scheme end

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 October 2021

The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC), has revealed that one quarter of beauty professionals could lose their jobs now that the UK government’s furlough scheme, set up…

Revealed: How self-employed hair & beauty pros adapt in post-pandemic world

By Chloe Randall | 21 October 2021

According to a new report, up to 30% of self-employed workers in the hair & beauty industry have opted to convert garages and rooms in their homes or have gone…

Instagram adds practice mode & scheduling features to live broadcasts

By Helena Biggs | 21 October 2021

Good news for nail art demos & collaborations – Instagram has added ‘practice mode’ and a scheduling tool to its live broadcast feature. Ideal for advance promotion of your live…

Nailchemy add to Genesis Acrylic range with 8 timeless autumnal shades

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 October 2021

Nailchemy has launched the Twilight collection, its rich, eight-piece coloured acrylic offering for autumn 2021. Available in 20g sizes, the matte hues are: Sundown – the perfect pumpkin orange. Daybreak…

Lessons from a beauty PR pro: How to get your business noticed

By Guest Writer | 20 October 2021

Alex Silver, founder of beauty PR agency, Alex Silver PR, has been working in public relations for 25 years. She has helped brands including Beauty Blender, Caudalie, KISS Nails &…

JAN 26 Scratch wavy cover

Read the latest issue

Nailympia Nov 25 Sidebar Ad

FOLLOW US

Burns Night

A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…