NovaLash UK appoints two new educators
NovaLash UK has appointed two new educators to increase the brand’s presence and reach across the country. The area of Northern Ireland will now see Katy Steele offering training for Classic Lash services. Katy will be based in her salon Purple Lashes, located just outside of Belfast. Zoe Fletcher will…
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LeChat appoints first COO to support nail industry presence
LeChat Nail Care Products has appointed Myriam Clifford as its first chief operating officer. LeChat, creator of the Perfect Match colour concept, manufactures a comprehensive line of professional nail products in multiple facilities in California and distributes products in over 40 countries. Its 2019 mission is to strengthen and expand…
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Techs scoop Crystal Nails absolute international master educator accolade
Two talented techs have achieved Crystal Nails absolute international master educator status. Crystal Nails hosted international educator training in January this year in Budapest, seeing a five-day intensive course. Techs who scored higher than 70% in the course then went on to take part in the second step of the…
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Rimmel & Cybersmile launch AI support assistant
Consumer beauty brand, Rimmel London, is addressing cyberbullying by partnering with international anti cyber-bullying charity, The Cybersmile Foundation. The Cybersmile Assistant is designed to provide support to internet users who are being affected by a range of issues related to online abuse. By offering easy access to practical advice, useful…
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Swarovski announces first Crystal Beauty education team
Swarovski launched the UK Swarovski Crystal Beauty Academy from its London HQ on 21 March to develop professional understanding of its products. Renowned nail artist and authorised instructor for the academy, Marian Newman, chose a select group of nail professionals to attend the first UK Swarovski authorised nail art educator…
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CIDESCO supports ban on glitter that contains micro-plastics
CIDESCO has called on its global membership to help protect the environment by advising schools, students and make-up artists to only use glitter made from non-plastic alternatives. Standard glitter that is used for dramatic and costume make-up designs is made from etched aluminium that is bonded to a form of…
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CEW UK appoints new managing director
CEW UK, an influential body within the British beauty industry, has appointed Sallie Berkerey as managing director of the organisation. She will work alongside CEW president Caroline Neville MBE from June. Sallie joins from Condé Nast where she was part of the successful launch team of Glamour in 2001 and…
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The Gel Bottle Academy celebrates birthday with super training offers
The Gel Bottle Inc. is commemorating the first birthday of its Brighton Academy with offers on its training courses. Dubbed as ‘amazing nail industry education combined with business tips and a super fun atmosphere’, the courses are ideal for those looking to ‘propel their career’. Offers are available for a…
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NHF/NBF reveals apprenticeship costs to be lowered for beauty salons
The spring statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, confirmed that the 10% fee that small businesses pay when they take on apprentices aged 19 or over will halve from 1 April 2019. Small businesses with less than 50 employees who take on 16-18 year olds or those…
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Kylea Wherry teams up with Glitterarty for Autism Awareness Week
Nail artist and winner of Voter’s Choice in The Great Scratch Shoot Out, Kylea Wherry, has teamed up with nail art brand, Glitterarty Nails, to raise funds and awareness for the Autism Awareness Charity. April 1-7 see Autism Awareness Week and the symbol of it is a puzzle piece. With this…
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Work at your own pace with Urban Massage
Offering nail technicians the opportunity to work when and where they want, Urban Massage is an app that is looking to transform the wellness industry. Jack Tang founded the company in 2014 and had a desire to create something that could make beauty and wellness treatments accessible at the touch…
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Unilever reveals support for worldwide animal testing ban for cosmetics
Personal care giant, Unilever, has announced its support for a global ban on animal testing for cosmetics. With 57 brands in its portfolio, the announcement comes as part of a new collaboration with animal protection organisation, Humane Society International (HSI). Unilever brands include Dove, Lynx, Sure, Toni & Guy and Simple.…
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Beauty industry to be offered free recycling waste collections
Recycling provider, Free Collections, is introducing a free glass waste collection service for the UK beauty industry. Each year, the beauty industry contributes to tonnes of glass waste as opposed to recycling. The new service is set to change the landscape of recycling in the industry by removing both the…
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Man makes a guide for how to avoid heartbreak based on nails
A book titled ‘Nails At First Sight – Survival Guide 101’ has gone viral for all the right reasons. Marwan Alteir, also known as Rocky, has created a hilarious six-page document that offers analysis on manicures as they relate to dating prospects and posted it on Twitter for the benefit of his…
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RefectoCil opens its first Brow & Lash Bar
RefectoCil has opened its first Brow & Lash Bar in Vienna, Austria. Distributed exclusively in the UK by Salon System, the brand provides lash and brow tint for the industry. CEO of GW Cosmetics, Rainer Deisenhammer, and Ultimativ Group masterminds, Andres and Patrick Raitz, have had a successful partnership with…
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