Programme launches to help beauty pros build successful careers as business coaches
Beauty business mentor, Layla Tourh, has launched certification programme, Coach The Coach™, to help pros make a difference via business coaching. Providing the ‘tools, strategies and mindset shifts you need to become a confident, qualified and deeply impactful business coach’, the six-week programme for beauty professionals and established educators blends online modules, live business…
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Nail tool brand, MUSE, empowers techs through quality, consistency & community
Nail technician & educator, Becci Hollis, shares her journey launching nail tool brand, MUSE. Becci Hollis has been part of the nail industry for 11 years. Originally training as a nail technician, before opening her own salon and training academy, Becci has had her fair share of successful enterprises. Now,…
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British Beauty Week returns for 2025, spotlighting the ‘Future of Beauty’
The British Beauty Council has announced the return of British Beauty Week, running 20-26 October 2025, with a packed programme of events designed to showcase the industry’s creativity, innovation and influence. Backed by leading names including Sephora, Medik8, L’Oréal Groupe, Clearpay and ELEMIS, the week will unite beauty lovers, entrepreneurs and…
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Ellisons partners with HONA nail brand to distribute bestselling professional products
Welsh-born nail brand, HONA (Home Of Nail Art), has announced an exclusive partnership with UK hair and beauty supplier, Ellisons. Select HONA products can now be purchased via www.ellisons.co.uk, including its popular hypoallergenic gel systems: TrueBuild and TrueFoundation builder gels and TrueSculpt hard gel. Also available are Trial Kits and…
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CTPA event demonstrates cosmetics industry’s commitment to non-animal testing
On September 29-30, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) showcased its dedication to advancing non-animal testing methods for chemical safety assessment, via training and workshops. The event, which explored ‘how to apply non-animal New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA) frameworks’, consisted of two days of…
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The Naked Nailist Charity Calendar: 12 UK techs bare all in aid of Mind
Twelve nail pros from across the UK have stripped off for a charity calendar shoot, to raise money for mental health charity, Mind. They’ve stepped outside their comfort zones, roped friends and family members in to take their photos and shown their support for mental health awareness – all thanks…
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BuffBloom reinvents the nail buffer, evolving the legacy of original creator
In 1973, Jack Woodiwiss left his marketing career at a grinding wheels manufacturer in Staffordshire to begin his own business: developing foam-coated abrasives. These included a sanding block, which gained traction amongst large US companies and became a staple in the home improvement and auto repair sectors. Jack’s company, Abrapower…
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Celebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik, receives Outstanding Achievement in Nail Artistry award
The Daytime Beauty Awards (DBAs) honoured Tom Bachik with the Outstanding Achievement in Nail Artistry award at its ceremony on 21 September 2025. The seventh annual DBAs took place at Grand Venue, Los Angeles, recognising the science behind beauty, health and wellness and celebrating professionals from the medicine and aesthetic…
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Glitterbels appoints nail industry icon, Jan Arnold, as executive advisor
Jan Arnold, co-founder of nail brand, CND™, has been appointed as executive advisor to Glitterbels. Boasting over four decades’ experience at the helm of CND™, Jan Nordstrom Arnold has played a pivotal role in elevating nails from accessory to artistry. She has worked with some of the world’s most influential fashion…
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The TPO ban: what it means for nail professionals & brands
On 1 September 2025, trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), an ingredient commonly found in nail gel formulas, was banned for use in products made and placed within the EU cosmetics market. The chemical is a photoinitiator that helps gel products cure quickly under UV light and maintain colour stability, and while a…
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Manchester nail tech launches self-employment guide for UK beauty pros
Nail pro, educator & beauty business mentor, Tina Jane, has published e-book, Ready To Go Solo: A practical guide to starting and succeeding as a self-employed beauty professional – UK Edition. The Scratch Stars L&P Tech of the Year finalist 2024 has been in the nail industry for over 15…
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NHBF campaign urges government to recognise vital contribution of hair & beauty sectors
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has launched a campaign asking the UK Government to formally recognise the crucial contributions of the hair and beauty sector to the nation’s economy, communities and wellbeing. The campaign, Respect Our Sector, is a bold call-to-action focusing on three key points: recognise, invest…
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The wellness course designed to help beauty professionals manage physical demands
Wellness course, The Balanced Beauty Pro, has launched to help beauty professionals care for their bodies. The online course helps pros address the physical toll of working in the beauty industry. Created for beauty therapists, aestheticians, lash and nail technicians and hairdressers, The Balanced Beauty Pro course recognises and provides…
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North America’s Star Nail Artist – Season 2: Top 25 contestants revealed
Hundreds of submissions were received from nail artists working in the USA, Canada and Mexico when entry opened for Season 2 of the North America’s Star Nail Artist contest. Created by the team behind Scratch and Nailympia Competitions, North America’s Star Nail Artist (NASNA) elevates the creativity and imaginations of…
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Ellisons partners with Katie Barnes Tool Range to distribute handy products for nail pros
UK beauty wholesaler, Ellisons, has partnered with Katie Barnes Tool Range to make the brand’s E-file and bits, cuticle tools, nail files and accessories available for purchase via Ellisons online and click and collect. Founded by multi award-winning nail pro & educator, Katie Clark (nee Barnes), the partnership marks a meaningful full-circle moment the tech,…
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