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Titanic Spa trains staff to spot early signs of skin cancer

By Sophie Nutt | 23 May 2019

Titanic Spa in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, has announced a new partnership with skin cancer charity, Skcin, which will act as the spa’s exclusive charity partner for 2019. The spa is…

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Cotton buds & plastic straws to be banned to tackle plastic pollution

By Sophie Nutt | 22 May 2019

Cotton buds, plastic straws and stirrers are to be banned in England from April next year (2020) in a bid to help tackle plastic pollution. The ban comes after campaigns…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Posh Claws, Wootton, Bedford

By Kat Hill | 22 May 2019

After starting out from her dining room three years ago, Kate Haskell has worked hard to grow and establish her nail and beauty business. “The step into the beauty world…

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Maximise time with the Hive Dual Digital Wax Heater

By Sophie Nutt | 21 May 2019

With holidays, festivals and hotter temperatures just around the corner, save time during the busy summer period with the Dual Digital Wax Heater from Hive. Offering temperature control and designed…

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Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing parliamentary group established

By Kat Hill | 21 May 2019

A new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has been set up for beauty, aesthetics and wellbeing, chaired by Carolyn Harris MP and Judith Cummins MP. APPGs are informal cross-party groups which…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Steff Georgiou, The Nail Designer

By Sophie Nutt | 21 May 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Steff Georgiou, of The Nail Designer, reveals asymmetric designs with pops of colour have been popular with her clients…

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10million Brits disclose private details to salon staff during treatments

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2019

Research by business finance provider, Liberis, has revealed that an estimated 10 million Brits feel comfortable disclosing even the most private details about their personal life to hair and beauty…

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Treatment Focus: An African pedicure in the heart of Herts

By Alex Fox | 20 May 2019

I was invited to observe an African Pedicure delivered by a beauty therapist in a village called Bassingbourn in Hertfordshire. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Emma Grant moved to…

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MANI MONDAY: Watermelon fresh

By Sophie Nutt | 20 May 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We’re summoning the warm weather with these juicy watermelon nails courtesy of LA-based nail artist, Bel Fountain-Townsend…

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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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