HD Brows supports stylists with virtual money-making initiative
HD Brows is calling on brow clients to help support their brow stylist as part of the #BackYourBrowBoss initiative. While beauty therapists and brow stylists are not able to generate income from treatments throughout lockdown, the initiative allows them promote products to help clients groom their brows at home –…
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Beauty businesses NOT included in 15 June govt reopening plan
In an address to the nation on Monday 25 May, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that non-essential retail shops ‘will be expected to be able to reopen from 15 June’ – however this does not include hairdressers, nail bars and beauty salons. Outdoor markets and car showrooms will be able…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: May Scratch Snap competition
The winner of the May Scratch Snap nail art competition has been revealed and it is Jen Seales that has scooped the top spot! Scratch Snap is a monthly nail art challenge where a theme is set and techs have a limited amount of time to create a salon-style nail design…
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L’Oreal launches #SupportYourStylist programme to provide aid to salon industry
L’Oreal USA Professional Products has launched #SupportYourStylist, a new initiative that provides aid to the salon industry, which has been greatly affected by Covid-19. L’Oreal USA has partnered with the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) to raise $2.5 million for the PBA Relief Fund, which will be providing immediate relief to…
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Perfect the French manicure with Gelosophy French Duo Kit
Launched by Astonishing Nails UK, the Gelosophy French Duo Kit is designed to aid classic French manicure designs over natural nails, acrylic or gel. The duo kit comprises: Gelosophy French Pink, which boasts a flexible base and strong adhesion while also smoothing out any unevenness of the natural nail plate.…
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Revealed: the 5 biggest men’s care trends of the moment
Men’s grooming has seen a slow burn within the beauty and personal care industries, however it is unarguably seen a growth in popularity year-on-year, as brands increasingly target the sector and retailers dedicate more space to it in stores. The growth of the sector is simultaneous to the concept of…
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Coronavirus: Scotland announces that ‘retail services’ can reopen in Phase 3
The Scottish Government has released a 46-page document detailing its route map out of lockdown. The COVID-19 – Framework for Decision Making outlines that personal retail services including hairdressers (and presumably beauty salons) can open in phase three ‘with appropriate distancing and hygiene measures’. However, no dates have been announced…
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Craving bright nails? Meet the Summer Squeeze shades from Light Elegance
Get set for a colour frenzy when you can start tending to the nails of clients – and embrace their need for bright hues with the Summer Squeeze collection from Light Elegance. Inspired by the fresh colours and textures of fruits, the 12 hues serve up a palette of fruity…
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Salon System relaunches LashTint range & adds 2 new shades
Salon System has relaunched its LashTint range, seeing a new design, formula and two new tint shades. The new vegan-friendly LashTint formula is highly pigmented while offering a cream consistency for easy application and includes a number system for easy recognition. The LashTint range is ideal for clients that seek intense…
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Facebook & Instagram set up Shops feature for businesses
Facebook and Instagram have launched Shops, a feature that allows consumers to buy and sell products directly on both platforms in a few clicks – without having to leave the app. If you have a Facebook business page, you can add a shop. Free to set up, businesses can choose the products…
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Coronavirus: Nail tech creates action squad to help elderly Suffolk community
Nail technician, Jamie Nunn, has set up the Matilda-Rose Action Squad to support vulnerable people in his community in Haverhill, Suffolk. “I named the squad after my nail and beauty salon in Haverhill, which in turn is named after my two nieces,” Jamie explains. “The elderly is a group that…
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Online nail championship calls for entries from techs across the globe
NailOn Global Nail Championship has launched – offering an opportunity for techs worldwide to keep creativity levels high, regardless of skill level. Created by the team at Innovation Beauty Academy, Northampton, NailOn presents three divisions; Novice, Professional and Master, with five categories in each. Entrants can choose to enter up…
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Halo reveals 6 bold & exciting summer gel polish shades
Pure Nails has unveiled its Halo Gel Polish summer collection; six bold, bright shades to excite and catch the eye. The Beach Party collection is inspired by colourful cocktails and typical beach settings, and includes three classic brights and three temperature changing gel polishes. Bikini Pink – a bold fuchsia…
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SAFETY FIRST: 3 beauty industry bodies unveil back to work guidelines
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC), the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) and the British Beauty Council have each released an online document of guidelines that workers in the hair and beauty sectors need to consider before returning to work. “We know that the beauty industry…
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NHBF releases reopening guide for hair & beauty businesses
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has released ‘Back to business’ guidelines for hair & beauty salons and barbershops, following the following the publication of the government’s Covid-19 Recovery Strategy. The guide covers how business owners can recover after the coronavirus lockdown, what safety precautions they will need to…
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