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Important July dates for your nail & beauty business
Get your business prepared for the month of July, with our roundup of dates to note… UV Safety Month Each July, UV Safety Month serves to educate the public about the importance of protecting themselves from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, particularly in the summer months when UV intensity is at its highest.…
Read MoreBritish Beauty Council expands Board of Directors & Advisory Board
The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has welcomed industry professionals to its Board of Directors and Advisory Board, to drive forward its goals for the UK beauty industry. Sue Fox, former president of Estée Lauder UKI, and Sarah Boyd, managing director of Sephora UK, have joined the Council’s Board of Directors. These appointments are among several…
Read MoreBeauty industry expert makes best-sellers list with Shine book launch
Joan Scott, CEO of Habia, skills consultant & beauty and spa expert, has made the best-sellers list with the launch of book, Shine. Joan Scott has edited Shine: a ‘must-read guide to achieving success through a growth mindset.’ Twenty-four successful business leaders share their stories within the book, to help cultivate growth and inspire confidence and…
Read MoreImportant June dates for your nail & beauty business
Get your business prepared for the month of June, with our roundup of dates to note… 1st-30th: Pride Month An event dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ voices, contributions and the progression of rights, Pride is also an opportunity to call for greater equality and acceptance. It’s an apt time to show your business’ support for the…
Read MoreSurvey highlights resilience of UK hair & beauty businesses
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has unveiled its April State of the Industry survey results, which show that businesses are adapting to rising financial and recruitment challenges. The majority of surveyed businesses (68%) remain hopeful about their long-term survival. Gathering responses from over 430 UK businesses, the research found that 40% of hair…
Read MoreHair & beauty pros, determine employment status for tax with this HMRC guidance
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published guidance to help UK hair and beauty professionals determine their employment status for tax purposes. Designed to particularly support workers renting a chair or space within a salon, the guidance compiles easy-to-follow information about common hair and beauty working practices and how they relate to employment status. This…
Read MoreSpring Statement 2025: Key takeaways for beauty industry workers
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, today (26 March) delivered her Spring Statement: an update on the UK economy since the formal Budget in October 2024, and its forecasted performance. Focuses were on defence, taxes and governmental efficiency, with no measures announced that will hugely impact the beauty sector. However, Reeves has not increased taxes,…
Read MoreImportant April dates for your nail & beauty business marketing
Get your business’ marketing content prepared for the month of April, with our roundup of dates to note… 1st–30th: National Pet Month April is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness of responsible pet ownership. Do your part in spreading awareness of the cause by uploading photos of pet paw-traits using the hashtag #NationalPetMonth. Click here…
Read MoreBeauty salon no-shows: the UK locations with the highest rates
Hair and beauty booking platform, Treatwell, has revealed the UK locations with the highest rates of beauty no-show appointments. The data reveals that salons across the UK lose up to £200,000 per month due to missed appointments, amounting to £1.6 billion in lost revenue annually. Treatwell has found that Liverpool, Glasgow and Birmingham have the highest…
Read MoreStruggling to attract clients? An expert will audit your beauty business to drive growth
Are you struggling to gain new clientele or attract your ideal clients? The Salon Inspector™ from nail industry veteran, Sue Davies, is here to help… The programme serves to enhance the client journeys of mobile, home-based and brick and mortar beauty businesses via an audit. “When a business signs up to The Salon Inspector™, it…
Read MoreSweet Hearts loyalty programme launches to reward beauty pros
Sweet Squared, distributor of professional nail, hair and beauty brands including CND™, Famous Names, Footlogix and Artistic Nail Design, has launched the Sweet Hearts loyalty programme. Designed to reward and celebrate beauty professionals, Sweet Hearts aligns with the Leeds-based company’s ‘Love & Respect’ philosophy. Every time a purchase is made, Sweet Hearts can be collected…
Read MoreImportant March dates for your nail & beauty business marketing
Get your business’ marketing content prepared for the month of March, with our roundup of dates to note… 1st: St. David’s Day This event celebrates St. David: the patron saint of Wales, on the day of his death in 589 AD. To commemorate the occasion, Welsh people may sport the country’s national emblems: a daffodil…
Read MorePlatform launches to empower beauty pros & support business growth
Samantha Cusick, a business growth coach & owner of multiple salons, has launched The Beauty Business Platform. The resource seeks to empower hair and beauty professionals at all levels and support the sustainable growth of their businesses. It combines actionable strategies, proven tools to streamline operations and Samantha’s insights into what it takes to thrive…
Read MoreNHBF unveils Survive & Thrive initiative to help hair & beauty pros navigate business challenges
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has launched Survive & Thrive: a transformational programme designed to help professionals navigate challenges and opportunities in the sector. The programme, unveiled at an event in London on 27 January, provides businesses with tools including budget impact calculators, pricing strategy guides, employment support resources and political advocacy efforts. Survive…
Read MoreDigital Boost for Beauty: the campaign helping beauty businesses transition to Making Tax Digital
Ria-Jaine Lincoln, aka The Beauty Accountant, has launched a campaign to prepare beauty businesses for the UK government’s upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative. Digital Boost for Beauty, launching on 2 February 2025, seeks to ‘support hair and beauty professionals to transition from paper-based bookkeeping to digital systems – or unlock the potential of software…
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