Nail industry veteran joins the Cuccio International team
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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UK industry welcomes Purple Professional nail products
From Portugal with love…take a peek into the story of Purple Professional, a brand fuelled by its promise of vibrant, quality products for the pro… Bursting with colour and boasting a vast professional product range, the Portuguese Purple Professional brand is making a splash on UK shores; inspiring UK techs…
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Nail Harmony UK launches radio station for the beauty sector
The Nail Harmony UK Gelish Gala 2018 in Clacton-On-Sea last Friday offered a surprise launch for the industry. The company’s director, Jason Smedley, took to the stage with brother, Mark Smedley, to present an exciting new project; Beauty Talk Radio (BTR). Utilising the skills and experience of Mark Smedley, who has worked…
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Wax Chat: Andy Rouillard collaborates with Salon System to launch Just Wax Expert range
Salon System has revealed its collaboration with waxing guru, Andy Rouillard, of Axiom Bodyworks, for the Just Wax Expert range. Named Britain’s Top Male Waxing Specialist by the former grooming editor of Men’s Health, Andy Rouillard is an award-winning therapist and qualified teacher. The collaboration aims to understand and meet…
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Lecenté welcomes three new partners
Lecenté has welcomed three new talented nail artists to is roster of partners – Bethel Coleman, Emily Geer and Debbie Mccracken at DMC Nail Studio. Joining Amanda Trivett and Jenny Nagorski, the trio will support and represent the Lecenté brand online, at events and in some product development. “We are…
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Microbead ban comes into force
From 19 June, retailers in England and Scotland will no longer be able to sell rinse-off cosmetic and personal care products, such as face scrubs, toothpaste, soaps and shower gels, which contain solid plastic microbeads. The announcement from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs follows a ban from…
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Treatwell launches largest ever TV campaign
The hair and beauty bookings website, Treatwell, has embarked on its biggest TV campaign yet, advertising the effortless service to nail technicians and clients alike. The seven figure investment sees Treatwell develop a media and creative campaign that aims to consolidate the brand as the ‘go-to’ booking platform for hair…
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Global Team CND™ welcomes UK tech to elite team
CND™ UK and Sweet Squared education ambassador, Samantha Birkett-Leigh, has been selected as the newest member of Global Team CND™. Representing the brand at the highest level, the team comprises an esteemed group of education ambassadors (EAs) curated from the brand’s talented pool of techs across the globe. After submitting bids…
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St. Tropez founder scoops MBE in Queen’s birthday honours
St. Tropez founder and expert beauty business woman, Judy Naaké, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours listings. Currently a fellow and patron of hair and beauty at Burton & South Derbyshire College (BSDC), Judy is has been pioneering in the development of entrepreneurs through E2E (Entrepreneurial…
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