Covid-19 inspires new generation of cosmetics creators
According to research by Mayku, thousands of beauty and cosmetics hobbyists have developed their crafts during Covid-19 lockdown, with a quarter now making their own products. Despite the considerable economic downturn associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, the sales of cosmetics and beauty products has defied recessions with the wellness industry…
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NHBF urges the industry to #DoItRight
Government officials have warned the industry trade body, NHBF, that they will close the hair and beauty sector if they don’t follow safety guidelines. In reaction, NHBF has launched #DoItRight – a campaign to ensure hair and beauty professionals across the UK understand exactly what is required of them to…
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Safe salon passes Covid-19 spot inspection
The team at Ivy House Nails & Beauty in Bingley, West Yorkshire, shares with Scratch’s Alex Fox, how they navigated a spot check on their safety strategies by proactive council inspectors in Bingley… The industry is a cacophony of noise as techs navigate their PPE needs and salon safe strategies,…
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Mask wearing sees a boost in eye make-up sales
Sales of mascara and eye shadow have increased eye make-up shares in the prestige make-up market by 3% during and after lockdown – reflecting the advice for the public to now wear masks and face coverings in many social settings. The research from the NPD Group also found the lip segment of…
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Leicester’s nail & beauty salons can open from 19 August
Health secretary, Matt Hancock, has announced that nail and beauty salons in Leicester can reopen from tomorrow (19 August) but coronavirus infections in the area ‘remain too high’ for the local lockdown to be fully lifted. In a statement 18 August, Hancock commented: “My gratitude goes out to the people…
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Meet the winners: NailOn Global Championship 2020
The winners of the first NailOn Global Championship online competition have been announced! Hosted by team at Innovation Beauty Academy, Northampton, registration was open until 23 June across five categories (Non-Scissors Manicure, Extreme Shaped, Mix Nail Art Box, Perfect Almond, Gel Polish Manicure) in three skill divisions. With an extremely…
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[Updated]: Safe practice guidance for close contact beauty services
Following the announcement 13 August that close contact beauty services can resume in England from 15 August, the government has updated its safe practice guidelines. A document has been prepared by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) with input from firms, unions, industry bodies and in consultation…
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Close contact beauty services CAN resume in England from 15 August
In a late statement on 13 August, prime minister Boris Johnson announced that close contact beauty services can resume in England from Saturday 15 August. The announcement follows a number of campaigns to ‘Bring Back Beauty’ and frustration amongst industry professionals. A statement from the cabinet office reads: “The plan…
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Revealed: What the beauty sector will look like in 2030
‘More transparent’ and with a focus on ‘clean beauty’ are just two of the predictions for the 2030 beauty sector, according to global market research & insight company, Mintel. The company has forecast that consumers will explore the push-pull between nature and science, with huge changes to the way beauty…
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Nail colour sales to support representation initiative in schools
Bio Sculpture’s Vintage Poetry collection features five stunning shades available in lacquer and gel – and the brand is donating £5 from the sale of each collection to the Change The Story initiative. This initiative, launched by Little Box Of Books and supported by TV personality, Rochelle Humes, aims to…
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BeautyBacked.com initiative launches to raise funds & support for beauty sector
The Beauty Backed initiative has been launched with Go Fund Me Fundraiser and Change.org Petition platforms to raise both funds and support for the reopening of the beauty industry in its entirety. In an emotional live session on Instagram, skincare guru Caroline Hirons revealed that she has worked with the industry experts…
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Campaign calls for govt to issue vouchers for the beauty sector to support struggling businesses
Scratch columnist, Ria-Jaine Lincoln, has launched a campaign calling for the government to support the beauty sector amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The accountant, who specialises in helping beauty businesses, is hopeful that the #DutytohelpBeauty campaign will encourage the government to issue vouchers for beauty treatments in a similar way to…
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The most Googled skincare ingredients of the year
Beauty & skincare supplier, Cult Beauty, has discovered the most searched for skincare ingredients of the year so far. Using data from search engine, Google, including the most searched skin care questions, Cult Beauty has identified trends and ingredients to note. Vitamin C is the most searched for ingredient, while…
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More than half of social media users self-conscious about showing their natural skin
According to a survey of 2,000 people conducted by Skin Proud, more than half (55%) of social media users are self-conscious about the appearance of their natural skin. More than a third (40%) of people attributed this lack of confidence to comparing themselves to others, while more than a quarter…
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Educator invents nail art gadget during lockdown
Nail educator, Rachael Wilders, developed a handy nail art gadget in lockdown to help techs visualise and transfer designs to the nail. The visual guide is used by placing the window over what you want to transfer – from fabric, a picture to a character or even your phone. It…
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