Coronavirus: Close Contact services in NI to reopen from 23 April
First Minister of Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster has announced that close contact services can reopen in Northern Ireland from 23 April. The sector is able to reopen by appointment only and it has also been said that this includes training, as well as close contact services provided from a mobile…
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The Gel Bottle Inc launches 10 90s-inspired gel polish colours
Rewind and be inspired by an iconic era as The Gel Bottle Inc has launched 90s Baby collection for spring/summer 21. Featuring 10 new punchy gel polish hues, each shade name is a reference to a top trend of the time or a popular 90s culture moments. To mark the launch,…
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The One soak-off gel in a bottle – no more need for base & top – it’s one-coat colour for techs
The HD Professional nail line by champion nail artist and educator, Hazel Dixon, has launched an exciting new UV/LED soak-off all-in-one pure gel-in-a-bottle called The One. Presenting the latest in gel technology, The One by HD Pro offers quality and durability in one bottle. Promising a highly pigmented coloured gel…
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A mood-enhancing mancare product has arrived to support mental health
After two years in the making, Happy Paul has launched – a brand with a mission to support mental health through a smile. Created by Paul Gerrard of Gerrard International, a life-long sufferer of depression, Happy Paul hopes to change an ‘all or nothing’ approach to wellness by developing products…
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Get ‘Out In The Open’ with 6 Morgan Taylor nail shades for spring
Morgan Taylor has launched the Out In The Open collection for spring 2021, embracing ‘a fresh take on nail colour’. “This spring, it’s out with the old and in with the new,” says Danny Haile, CEO & founder of Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish & Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer. “The colours…
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Covid-19 pandemic cost hair & beauty pros ‘over £11,000’
A report by Simply Business has found that since the beginning of the pandemic, hair and beauty professionals have lost £11,603 on average in earnings. Despite the hair & beauty industry reopening again in England, it has been anticipated that losses will continue for some time and will eventually cost…
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Two thirds of social media users want better mental health protection
New research has found that two thirds of UK adults with a social media account believe social media companies have a duty to protect the mental health of people who use their platforms. Focusing on social media use during the pandemic, 4,000 people were surveyed by wellbeing company, Soul Analyse, and OnePoll.…
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CND™ announces education ambassador for Europe, Middle East & Africa
Nataliya Al-Ta’ai has been promoted to CND™ education manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Nataliya was previously part of Global Team CND™, holding the title of education ambassador for the UK for a decade. Nataliya’s career started over 17 years ago at Mary Reid International School of Beauty…
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Footcare expert launches Sole Potential charity to support young people
Margaret Dabbs, CEO & founder of Margaret Dabbs London™, has launched Sole Potential, a UK charity that serves to provide underprivileged young people with new sports footwear. The charity hopes to give such young people the opportunity to participate in sport regardless of their start in life, supporting the development…
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Top UK nail artist & skater girl Kirsty Meakin launches fashion clothing line – KM – sporting 32 looks
Known in the UK industry as an exceptional nail artist, educator, judge and mentor, Kirsty Meakin, avid skater girl, has launched her own line of clothing merch aptly named, the KM line. “I love everything creative; this includes nails, the arts and also fashion,” enthuses Kirsty. “Creative extension is something…
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Want dazzling nails? Check out INK London’s 7-piece Stardust collection
INK London has unveiled its sparkling Stardust collection; 7 i-Lac gel polish shades that each boast a densely packed pearly/glittery effect. Inspired by disco vibes and starry nights, the effect dazzles under low or bright light. A spokesperson from INK London comments: “Stardust has a higher gel content than other…
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Guinness World Record holder gets 24ft fingernails cut off
A Texan woman who has been growing her nails for 30 years has had them cut to embrace a new chapter in her life. Ayanna Williams held the Guinness World Records title for the longest fingernails on a pair of hands (female) at a combined length of 733.55 cm (24…
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How do clients feel about returning to the salon?
According to beauty bookings service, Treatwell, 52% of UK consumers will return to salon immediately or within a few days of opening when the sector opens up on 12 April. In an online survey based on 500 general hair & beauty consumers, 26% of consumers claim they are planning to…
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Almost 500 new hair & beauty businesses created by Britons on furlough
Pandemic hardships prompt thousands of ‘lockdown-preneurs’ to start dream hairdressing & beauty treatment businesses • 33% increase in people starting hair & beauty treatment businesses after being made redundant • Almost half of new business owners have always wanted to be self-employed • More than a fifth of lockdown businesses…
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10 top tips for techs to get mindset & business ready to greet clients next week
With industry focus on the reopening of nail salons this month, I thought it relevant to address how you’re going to approach this and get into a positive mindset for working and being successful. Whilst the lockdowns have been a drain on everyone’s business, for many, the thought of suddenly…
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