Revealed: the huge search increase for ‘men’s nail polish’ after celeb launches
According to research conducted by Love the Sales, there has been a huge lift in searches for ‘men’s nail polish’ since the launch of two male celebrity nail polish lines. American rapper, Machine Gun Kelly, launched his nail polish brand, UN/DN LAQR on 2 December 2021 and overnight, searches for…
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Major beauty brands sign up to circular economy initiative
Beauty brands including Elemis, Unilever and NAF! Salon have signed up to a circular economy initiative, launched by Jo Chidley, co-founder of natural and sustainable personal care brand Beauty Kitchen. The circular economy model, named Re, will aim to prevent more than 100 million bottles from going to landfill in…
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Enhance your beauty retail game with Lisa & Lou online webshop
As a nail tech or beauty pro, the idea of ‘selling’ products can be intimidating. But you could be missing out on a top-up on your treatment cost by not retailing aftercare items to support your clients’ nail and beauty needs. Step in Lisa & Lou to lend a hand.…
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British Beauty Council secures government deal for commercial tenants in beauty sector
The British Beauty Council has worked with the UK government to secure a deal for commercial tenants within the beauty sector in England and Wales, once the current eviction protection ends 25 March 2022. The deal sees new regulations and a Code of Practice set to be introduced to resolve…
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Scottish government opens Business Ventilation Fund for applications
The Scottish government’s Business Ventilation Fund has opened for applications. The fund will help small and medium-sized businesses improve ventilation and air quality on their premises to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, by allowing them to claim back costs to improve ventilation of up to £2,500. To be eligible…
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NHBF wins gold award for Best Communication During Covid-19
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has scooped the gold award for Best Communication(s) During Covid-19 at the Covid Response Awards. The awards pay tribute to the resilience, resourcefulness and tenacity shown by corporate and non-commercial organisations’ responses to the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the efforts put in by…
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Nail artist announced as one of British Fashion Council’s most innovative young creatives
Berlin based nail artist, Lisa Mård, has been announced as one of the British Fashion Council‘s 2021 New Wave: Creatives, a list of the 50 most innovative and inspiring young creative talents from around the world. Voted for by the 2020 New Wave: Creatives lineup, the list features trailblazers from…
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Students shape up 3D nail art skills in college competition
Sarah Brenton-Sara, lecturer in Level 2 & 3 Nail Services, Make-up & Beauty Therapy at Truro & Penwith College, reveals what her students achieved at their annual 3D nail art competition… The level 3 advanced nail art students have excelled once again. It is great that the students are back in the swing…
Read MoreRevealed: Harry Styles is inspiring men to get manicures
Harry Styles has always been an advocate for the male manicure but since launching his beauty brand, Pleasing, offering nail and skincare products, how the pop star bends gender norms within the beauty sphere has been in the spotlight more than ever. And it’s done more than create a talking…
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CTPA urges beauty industry to cease packaging waste
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has issued a call to action for the beauty industry to end packaging waste from cosmetic products. In a stakeholder roundtable held by the organisation, it was concluded that the industry’s ultimate goal should be to cease packaging waste, with mainstream refill and…
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Global use of virgin plastic by cosmetics brands & more set to fall by 20% by 2025
Virgin plastic use by leading global brands and retailers has peaked in 2021 and is on track to fall by almost 20%, research by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has revealed. Virgin plastic can be defined as plastic resin that has been newly created without…
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Revealed: the organisations educating Irish beauty pros about domestic abuse
According to EU research, one in four women in a relationship in Ireland have been abused by a current or former partner. To help hair and beauty pros recognise signs of domestic abuse and action appropriately, a campaign by Women’s Aid and the Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation (HABIC) has…
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CIEH calls for Health & Care Bill amendment to safeguard cosmetic procedures
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has called for parliament to amend the Health & Care Bill to improve the safety and regulation of aesthetic non-surgical cosmetic procedures. In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the number and type of non-surgical aesthetic procedures performed in the…
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Nail tech named as NHBF Top 3 social media influencer 2021
Celebrity nail technician, Harriet Westmoreland, has been announced as the National Hair & Beauty Federation‘s (NHBF) Top 3 Influencer 2021 at an awards presentation in London. The organisation launched nominations for its Top 100 Influencers List in July 2021 to recognise those that use social media to influence, educate and…
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Harvey Nichols welcomes first TGB Mani Pedi Spa to Manchester store
The Gel Bottle Inc has opened its first Mani Pedi Spa, Create & Coat, in Harvey Nichols, Manchester. Featuring an Insta-worthy interior, the space offers trending nail art and classic hand and foot pampering using The Gel Bottle Inc and Peacći products, and will welcome VIP nail artists for appearances.…
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