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LeChat nail products now available via Revolution Nail Supplies

By Helena Biggs | 29 July 2018

Revolution Nail Supplies is in discussion to non-exclusively distribute LeChat Nail Care Products, and will be showcasing the brand at Olympia Beauty, London on 30 September and 1 October. With over 20 years in the nail business, LeChat offers a complete range of nail care products that are vibrant, colourful…

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Co-founder of The Eyelash Design Co announces retirement

By Helena Biggs | 26 July 2018

Christina Jenkins, co-founder and director of The Eyelash Design Company, has announced her retirement after a long and fruitful career in the beauty industry. Pictured left with co-founder, Beverly Piper, the duo founded the Lash Perfect brand under the EDC umbrella, and have since grown the Brow Perfect, Hi Brow,…

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Women from Newcastle are the most body confident in the UK

By Scratch Staff | 24 July 2018

A nationwide survey of British females has found ladies from the North-East city are the least likely to have hang ups about their bodies. The study by Veet Hair Removal of 2,000 women found 60% of ladies from Newcastle – the highest number of women by UK city – claim…

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Astral Brands acquires nail & cosmetics brand, Butter London

By Helena Biggs | 23 July 2018

Colour cosmetics brand, Butter London, has been acquired by Atlanta based company, Astral Brands. Best known for its lacquer range, Butter London was founded in 2005 by British entrepreneur, Sasha Muir, with the help of London fashion manicurist, Nonie Creme. The move will serve to develop Butter London’s make-up offering,…

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Sally Salon Services kicks off summer of fundraising and announces two new charity partners

By Kat Hill | 21 July 2018

Sally Salon Services has been fundraising with its charity partner of five years, The Little Princess Trust, this month, as well as announcing new charity partnerships with In Kind Direct and The Hairdressers’ Charity. Sally Salon Services has supported The Little Princess Trust since 2013, and has to date raised…

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CEW makes changes to board of industry experts

By Sophie Nutt | 20 July 2018

Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) has announced the appointment of two new board members to its team of industry experts and has elevated two existing board members to the executive board. Abi Wright, managing director and co-founder at www.spabreaks.com and Hanna Coonagh, managing director at Fleet Laboratories and DDD Limited board…

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Cuccio welcomes three new educators to the Cuccio Effect Education Programme

By Sophie Nutt | 18 July 2018

Cuccio has announced the addition of three new educators to the Cuccio Effect Education programme. The brand welcomes Gaynor Joliffe (North West), Becca Downham (Derby) and Kerry Anderson (Macclesfield). Cuccio elite educator, Nikki Kiss, worked alongside both Liz Richards, national salon sales and education manager, and Lisa Dunlop, head of…

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New president of Elemis is revealed

By Sophie Nutt | 17 July 2018

Previously the managing director of the UK for the company, Noella Gabriel has been promoted to president of Elemis. With a background that started in beauty therapy, Noella achieved unprecedented growth for Elemis year on year as managing director of the UK since her appointment in 2014. In her new…

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Nail industry veteran joins the Cuccio International team

By Helena Biggs | 16 July 2018

As part of its initiative to grow the brand worldwide, Cuccio International has selected industry veteran, Paulette Grace, as VP of sales. Paulette brings over two decades of experience and unbridled success in the professional beauty arena and will lead the sales and marketing efforts for the brand. “I am…

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Winners revealed of the Scratch Stars Awards 2018

By Helena Biggs | 15 July 2018

The winners of the Scratch Stars Awards 2018 have been revealed at a fabulous party in London’s Covent Garden. Hosted by TV personality, Rylan Clark-Neal, the winners across 18 categories were announced at Scratch magazine’s Summer Party – with an additional accolade for Lifetime Achievement. Scratch magazine has organised the…

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BABTAC awarded for commitment to improving industry standards

By Kat Hill | 14 July 2018

British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology – or BABTAC – was recently awarded for its commitment to improving industry standards at The Safety in Beauty Diamond Awards 2018. Presented to Lisa Blair of BABTAC by presented by Leighton Denny and Samantha Fox, the ‘Training, Education and Professional Development Award…

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Habia Ambassador Network open for applications

By Kat Hill | 11 July 2018

The Hair and Beauty Industry Authority – or Habia – has launched an ambassador network for hairdressing and beauty therapy departments within further education colleges. This new network will see colleges directly in touch with Habia. Launched at the annual ambassador event recently, the new role for ambassadors offers a wide…

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Bluesky UK launches professional line of nail products

By Helena Biggs | 10 July 2018

Nail brand, Bluesky, has appointed a new distributor for the UK and Ireland, tasked with distributing a new line of gel polish products specifically for the professional. Bluesky UK marketing director, Michaela Weaver, reveals that the move is a direct response to customer demand. “Over the last couple of years, the…

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Flirties founder named Beauty Products CEO of the Year

By Helena Biggs | 8 July 2018

Britta Krueger from Flirties has recently been named Beauty Products CEO of the Year in the AI 2018 Influential Businesswoman Awards. Britta started the business 15 years ago, and her guidance has lead Flirties to supply quality products and training to the beauty pro. “Britta’s enthusiasm for the beauty industry…

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Semilac UK’s Monika Shine scoops Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year

By Kat Hill | 3 July 2018

Monika Shine, the CEO of Semilac UK, has been named Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year at the first English Women’s Awards at an inaugural ceremony at Mercure Leicester. Semilac UK is based in West Bromwich and supplies nail products to more than 300 salons, including its Semilac Flash Sunlight Effect which…

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