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Here are the at-home beauty treatments consumers are attempting during lockdown

By Sophie Nutt | 7 May 2020

As lockdown continues and salons remain closed, consumers are taking matters into their own hands and attempting D.I.Y beauty treatments at home. The team at Cosmetify has compared Google Trends data for the three weeks before and after the UK lockdown rules were put in place to discover the most searched-for beauty…

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Staffordshire Nail Academy & The Fab Man collaborate to produce salon furniture

By Sophie Nutt | 6 May 2020

Staffordshire Nail Academy and The Fab Man have collaborated to create salon furniture designed with the therapist in mind. A family affair, The Fab Man is the father of Hannah Garbett, managing director and director of education at Staffordshire Nail Academy. After years of struggling to feel comfortable at her…

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NHBF working with government to deliver ‘return to work’ guidelines

By Kat Hill | 5 May 2020

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) is working with the government to deliver guidelines for how the hair, beauty and barbering industries can safely return to work. These will be released in line with the government ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown which is expected to be announced this week. However,…

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BABTAC & the British Beauty Council work together to help techs return to work safely

By Sophie Nutt | 4 May 2020

The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) is working with input from the British Beauty Council to provide a guide from a therapist’s viewpoint on the policies and procedures to be undertaken to ensure the safety of themselves and their clients when back at work. Lesley Blair, chair…

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Indigo Nails Lab searches for YouTube channel host

By Sophie Nutt | 4 May 2020

Indigo Nails Lab is looking for video-savvy nail stylist to host its YouTube channel. The Indigo Nails Lab team is looking for a host that is: Great at nail styling Confident, with great diction Loves to work with a creative team Loves being on camera Has a voice that touches…

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Coronavirus: At-home beauty tools top most in-demand e-commerce products

By Sophie Nutt | 2 May 2020

At-home beauty tools have topped the UK’s most in-demand beauty products as lockdown from the coronavirus pandemic continues. From the week beginning 13 April, online impressions for hair scissors increased by more than 3000% with a 500% conversion rate, according to data published by digital shopping specialist RedBrain. Hair curlers…

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The Eve Appeal & CEW champion Get Lippy campaign

By Kat Hill | 1 May 2020

Gynaecological cancer charity, The Eve Appeal, and industry organisation, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), will unite throughout May to support the third Get Lippy campaign. Through a series of activities and virtual events, women and men across the UK will be encouraged to smash taboos by speaking openly about gynaecological health,…

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Sam Biddle launches daily nail art live videos

By Kat Hill | 1 May 2020

Nail educator, Sam Biddle, has revealed a new nail art challenge with a series of live videos. The Nail Art @ Noon with Sam Biddle series will see a daily 20-minute video design to offer an artistic escape for nail professionals, showcasing different aspects of nail art, tools and top…

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Nail tech launches support fundraising campaign

By Scratch Staff | 27 April 2020

Leeds-based nail tech, Clare Hanson, has revealed a fundraising campaign to aid UK nail professionals in need during the Covid-19 outbreak. The UK Nail Tech Support Fund is aiming to raise £20,000 to support techs that require immediate help. Some proceeds are also set to go to the Hair and…

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Lash Perfect launches remote online training

By Sophie Nutt | 27 April 2020

Due to the Covid-19 climate and the uncertainty around travelling and attending courses, Lash Perfect has launched a Remote Education Training Programme, allowing technicians to add a new skill to their repertoire during lockdown. The courses invite professionals to learn all of the basic knowledge at home before attending a…

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Hair & Beauty Charity calls for support via TwoPointSix Challenge

By Sophie Nutt | 27 April 2020

The Hair & Beauty Charity is calling on the industry for support in the TwoPointSix Challenge taking place this week (Sunday 26 April – Sunday 4 May). Created by the organisers of the London Marathon that has been cancelled due to Cover-19, the ‘lockdown-friendly’ TwoPointSix Challenge even is open to…

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Hone nail art skills with free Bio Sculpture online training course

By Sophie Nutt | 25 April 2020

Renew Beauty, UK distributor of Bio Sculpture Gel and Evo, has revealed a free online nail art training course for nail professionals to refine their skills during lockdown. The online course will provide technicians with the opportunity to learn an array of nail art techniques and brush up on existing…

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Magpie Beauty announces nail art Facebook Live classes

By Kat Hill | 24 April 2020

Join the Magpie Beauty for a host of Facebook Lives classes, created to polish nail art skills in lockdown. Hosted by the brand’s team of educators, each session will see a different focus – from tortoiseshell effects with Sophie Hudd to character painting with June Gilbert. Scroll down to see…

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Coronavirus: NHBF responds to speculation of the re-opening of salons

By Sophie Nutt | 24 April 2020

Following media speculation that hair and beauty salons could remain closed for six months over coronavirus safety fears, the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has released an official statement to professionals within the industry. Newspaper publications have reported that the Government’s scientific advisors have not been able to find a…

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Stats show surge in online demand for lockdown nail products

By Kat Hill | 23 April 2020

New data from e-commerce platform RedBrain.com has revealed a shift towards a ‘feel-good’ factor in what the UK has been searching for and buying during lockdown. In the week commencing 13 April, RedBrain.com found demand was up in the following nail categories: Nail art kits & accessories – over 600% Cuticle…

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