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Mintel announces sub-zero waste as 2019’s global beauty and personal care trend

By Sophie Nutt | 26 January 2019

Mintel has announced ‘sub-zero waste- as the trend set to impact global beauty and personal care markets in the coming years. Beauty manufacturers, companies and brands will now have to shift to a whole new paradigm when approaching zero waste and sustainability, focusing on every aspect of the supply chain.…

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LeChat Nails welcomes two additions to its growing team

By Sophie Nutt | 22 January 2019

LeChat Nails has announced the addition of two new executives to the team in it’s headquarters in Hercules, CA. In a bid to increase it’s global presence, distribution reach and education department, LeChat Nails welcomes Herman Paez and Rise Carter to the brand, filling two newly created roles. Herman is…

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Love Island’s Kaz Crossley announced as Kiss Products ambassador

By Helena Biggs | 16 January 2019

ITV Love Island star, Kaz Crossley, has been named as the latest brand ambassador for Kiss Products. Kiss Products offers a vast range of strip lashes and press-on nails in a variety of styles to achieve a number of looks, and the reality star and make-up artist will be showcasing the…

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Raison d’Etre celebrates its 20th birthday

By Sophie Nutt | 15 January 2019

Global spa consultancy, Raison d’Etre, is celebrating its 20th birthday since opening its first spa in 1999. Raison d’Etre has spent the last 20 years becoming a global leader in spa design, wellness business and spa education, which includes creating some of the most iconic spa brands including Aman Spas,…

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Beauty brands & businesses to be affected by government recycling plans

By Helena Biggs | 15 January 2019

The NHF/NBF has warned that hair and beauty product manufacturers will be largely affected by the ‘Extender Producer Responsibility’ to be introduced by the government – which could then have an impact on buyers. Following the government’s launch of its Resources and Waste Strategy for England in December (which aims for…

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Nouveau Lashes survey reveals client lash habits

By Kat Hill | 15 January 2019

A recent survey conducted by Nouveau Lashes revealed that price was reported as more important to women in the UK than their eye health when it comes to considering a lash treatment. The survey of a of 1,000 UK females, between the ages of 18-55, also saw that within the…

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New initiative launched to champion better education in the beauty industry

By Helena Biggs | 14 January 2019

Industry veteran, Sue Davies, has launched Nabuno, an organisation that will aid course choices for learners and champions great education providers. “Nabuno (pronounced na-boo-no) is a dedicated education website for the nail, hair and beauty industries,” reveals Sue, who scooped the Scratch Star for Services to the Nail Industry 2017.…

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Dancing on Ice cast pampered by HD Brows & Nouveau Skin Therapy

By Kat Hill | 13 January 2019

HD Brows headed back to the Dancing on Ice studios for the second year to provide a backstage treat for this year’s dancers. Lead Brow Stylist Jamie Long was on hand to ensure both celebrities and professional’s brows were as groomed before they look to the ice for the first…

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Cuccio UK welcomes two new educators

By Kat Hill | 11 January 2019

Cuccio UK has welcomed two new educators to its team. Katerina Kyriacon and Rachael Rowley completed an extensive, 3-day programme to meet the requirements. Liz Richards, national sales and education manager, along with educator, Charlotte Davies put them through their paces. Successfully completing the programme, Katerina and Rachael will now be…

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LeChat reveals global expansion plans & two new team members

By Helena Biggs | 10 January 2019

Nail care brand, LeChat, has revealed plans to increase its global presence and enhance its education offerings in 2019 – so has employed two new executives to assist. Herman Paez has joined the company at its headquarters in Hercules, California, as global sales director. In this capacity, he will bring…

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Beauty takes a technology focus at CES 2019

By Sophie Nutt | 9 January 2019

This year’s International Consumer Electronics Show has seen big beauty brands bet on technology, seeing a futuristic vision of skin and hair care. CES 2019, being held from January 8 – 11, has seen dominant brands in the industry investing in high-tech consumer experiences that involve technology such as artificial…

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Louella Belle appoints new head of education

By Sophie Nutt | 7 January 2019

Louella Belle has announced the appointment of Bryony Cocksedge as head of education. With 11 years’ experience in the beauty industry, Bryony started her career as a spa therapist before working as a nail technician, developing her skills to then become a full time educator for OPI. Bryony has taught in…

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CEW UK appoints two new board members

By Sophie Nutt | 4 January 2019

Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) UK has announced the appointment of two new board members to its experienced panel of industry experts. Offering unique insights and knowledge of the industry to CEW’s members, the appointment sees Melis Del Rey, UK Health and Beauty Country Leader at Amazon, and Selma Terzic, CEO…

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The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel completes cancer therapy training

By Kat Hill | 4 January 2019

The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel has completed further cancer therapy training to extend its treatment offering to support people during a difficult time. Now with seven fully-qualified therapists, the spa worked with training provider, Wellness for Cancer, to complete the programme. The two-day programme includes detailed material from specialist oncology…

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Luxury beauty destination Nails& London launches revamped boutique

By Helena Biggs | 3 January 2019

Spa boutique, Nails& London, has unveiled a refurbished site in Wimbledon, offering manicures, pedicures, medi-pedis and toe correction procedures as well as brow threading. The destination focuses on the health and appearance of hands and feet, and staff include highly trained foot specialists and nail technicians. Founded by Donna Haar-Jorgensen in…

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