Energy bills make up 40% of hair & beauty salon costs, according to research
According to research by Uswitch for Business, energy bills make up 40% of the average hair and beauty salon’s total business costs. The research also revealed that more than 11,000 salons are financially struggling, with 24% saying they find it challenging to pay their energy bills. These findings come amid…
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Want to get involved in Cultural Style Week? London event tickets have been released
The cultural fashion and beauty movement, taking place 21-27 May 2023, has released details about its London event schedule, which features fashion shows and clothing, hair and beauty pop-ups. Established in May 2022, Cultural Style Week empowers people across the globe to celebrate and share their cultural diversity through fashion,…
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Sweet Squared recertifies 500 CND Shellac™ nail techs
Sweet Squared, distributor of CNDTM products in the UK & Ireland, has recertified 500 CND ShellacTM nail technicians through a series of one-hour training webinars. These sessions allowed experienced nail techs to refresh their knowledge of the system and perfect application techniques. CND ShellacTM was launched over 10 years ago,…
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Beauty Changes Lives unveils campaign to promote salon careers to Gen Z
Beauty Changes Lives, the non-profit organisation dedicated to providing the next generation of beauty professionals with resources, scholarships, advanced education and mentorships, has launched the Know Beauty Secrets campaign. It targets Generation Z, to promote careers in the salon and spa sectors, and provides a glimpse inside the professions of industry…
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Mavala launches self-care packs to tackle empty treatment room syndrome
Swiss nail care and cosmetic brand, Mavala, has announced the launch of its Empty Treatment Room Self Care Packs, after research showed that up to a quarter of spa treatment rooms are not in use. Mavala has created a non-touch and cost-effective solution at £10 per pack for customers and…
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Looking to combine a road trip with gel polish? Meet The GelBottle Inc’s spring collection
The GelBottle Inc has combined nails and travel to launch the Road Trip collection, featuring 10 gel polish shades. Featuring innovative textures and a new flashing glitter, the collection also includes shades that have been inspired by some of the best-selling BIAB™ hues, much to nail tech demand. The shades…
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Treatwell announces first UK nail brand partnership with Glossify
Glossify has teamed up with Treatwell for the salon management software’s first UK nail brand pairing, offering unique educational and expertise-based content to techs and salons. Fast-growing professional-only nail brand created by nail techs for nail techs, Glossify, has announced its exclusive partnership with Treatwell, looking to host collaborative industry…
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Celebrity nail pro, Tom Bachik becomes brand ambassador for Modelones
Celebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik, has been named as the official Brand Ambassador for professional nail brand, Modelones. Tom Bachik has an impressive clientele as a nail pro, including A-list celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, and Kim Kardashian and he will now play an integral role with Modelones in expanding…
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Want to double retail sales in the salon? Check out Liz McKeon’s 2023 Staff Training Programme
Salon expert and business coach, Liz McKeon, has launched her 2023 Staff Training Programme, How to Double Your Retail Sales, Rebookings and Referrals Within 30 Days. Noting the importance of retail sales in the salon as a source of income after gaining 70% of her salon’s turnover from retail and…
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OPI collaborates with Katie Barnes to launch an E-file
OPI has collaborated with Katie Clark, Scratch Stars Services to the Nail Industry finalist & founder of Katie Barnes Tool Range, to launch an E-file. The OPI X Katie Barnes E-file collaboration follows the launch of OPI’s Diamond Gel, a hard gel system that can be used to build, overlay…
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Jamba collaborates with Color Dept on smoothie-themed nail polish collection
Vegan nail polish brand, Color Department., has teamed up with smoothie and juice bar, Jamba, to create the Jamba x Color Dept. nail polish collection, taking inspiration from four iconic Jamba smoothies for the ultimate summer vibes. Believing that nail care should be clean, fun and inspiring, Color Dept. looks…
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Eco-savvy nail spa, The Nail Yard, expands into East Lothian
The Nail Yard has expanded its franchise with its eco-friendly nail bar on the Archerfield Estate, East Lothian, following the success of its Morningside location. Since the launch of its first salon in April 2015, The Nail Yard Edinburgh has sought to provide luxury services to eco-conscious clients, sourcing products…
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Interested in E-file training? HD Pro Nails adds 3 hybrid courses to education portfolio
Hazel Dixon Nail Artist Academy has added three new E-file courses to its education portfolio in a hybrid form. The courses offer nail pros ABT accredited E-file training in a small, intimate class with a max of four students, followed by continued support with your educator via the HD Academy…
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Embrace new beginnings with these 6 Entity Beauty nail shades
Entity Beauty has unveiled its spring 2023 nail colour collection, New Beginnings. Making up the launch are six sophisticated, seasonal hues embodying the freshness of spring. The shades are: Naturally Blue-tiful: light blue crème Breeze On By: dusty coral crème Go Green: mint green crème Sway My Way: lilac crème…
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Finalists announced in nail industry’s 11th Scratch Stars Awards
An overwhelming number of entries from were submitted into the 11th Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises passion, skill & customer care within the UK&I nail sector. Nail techs, salon owners, mentors and educators submitted testimonials and imagery 1-28 February, and Monday 10 April revealed five finalists in each of the…
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