Nominate now: Your favourite nail & beauty influencers 2024
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has opened its Top 100 Influencer Index to nominations. The annual event recognises and rewards professionals in the hair, barbering and beauty industries whose social media presence ‘influences, educates and innovates our sector’. First introduced post-COVID lockdowns, the event is now in its…
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Meet Jessica White: The salon owner who started painting nails in her university room
Scratch Stars Social Media Star of the Year finalist 2024, Jessica White, shares her inspirational career journey: detailing her humble beginnings painting nails at university, to opening her own salon. The Leeds-based nail artist & content creator works full-time creating content for her 200,000+ social media followers, tending to the…
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Salon in the Spotlight: LB Beauty, Hathersage, Peak District
Libby Bramley, the beauty therapist behind LB Beauty, invites us inside her ‘clean, warm and cosy’ salon, located in the Peak District. Having always known she wanted to work within the beauty industry, the pro jumped straight into training in Beauty and Spa Therapy at college, before qualifying in 2018.…
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UK beauty pros, RefectoCil invites you to join its Brow + Lash Bar franchise
Salon System, UK distributor of lash and brow tinting product brand, RefectoCil, has announced the opportunity for beauty enthusiasts to be part of its Brow + Lash Bar franchise. RefectoCil is seeking passionate and motivated UK professionals looking to expand their services and increase revenue, entrepreneurs interested in the beauty…
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The 5 social media mistakes that are stopping you from attracting clients to your beauty business
Are your social media accounts failing to attract your ideal clients? Here are the most common issues I see on the social media platforms of nail techs that prevent growth: 1. Lack of strategy. Most nail techs use their social media accounts as photo albums. While this is great for…
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SalonCycle launches to help UK hair & beauty salons recycle waste
International recycling company, TerraCycle, has launched SalonCycle in the UK: a scheme to help hair and beauty pros and salons divert their hard-to-recycle waste from landfill and incineration. Following a successful launch in the US, SalonCycle’s UK unveiling offers a simple and convenient recycling solution to businesses in England, Scotland,…
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Stourbridge nail salon celebrates 20 years in business with lavish party for clients
Scratch Nail & Beauty Salon in Stourbridge, West Midlands, marked 20 years in business with an ‘Emerald Party’ for clients and staff. The celebration on 8 June encouraged a glamorous dress code, and clients who have supported the business were invited for complimentary drinks and to take part in a…
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Salon business expert shares on-site opportunities to help you secure success
Award-winning salon business expert, author & CEO of The International Salon Business School, Liz McKeon, is offering ‘On-site Salon Days’, where she will visit businesses for up to three days to help teams achieve their goals. On-site Salon Days include bootcamps, mystery client shopping, recruitment coaching, transformative coaching, one-to-one sessions,…
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How to minimise waste in your nail salon
Green Salon Collective was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of their waste. For this blog, the Collective offers an insight into waste solutions. Your salon probably disposes of a lot…
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Award-winning nail & beauty salon brand, Mooeys, unveils relaunch of Surrey location
The Haslemere premises of UK beauty salon group and franchise, Mooeys, has relaunched under new management. Now owners of the salon, Vanessa Moss and Hollie, also own Mooeys’ Petersfield location in Hampshire and prepared the relaunch in two weeks. Via the relaunch, they seek to offer a rejuvenated salon experience,…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Laura Lou Treatments, Osmaston, Derbyshire
Aesthetics practitioner & beauty therapist, Laura Louise Higgins, welcomes us into her pretty pink garden salon, Laura Lou Treatments… Laura Louise Higgins undertook her nail training with a vision to offer intimate one-to-one appointments, where clients could always feel welcome and not rushed. She launched her nail business from her…
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Studex hits the road to mark National Piercing Day
Piercing training and product provider, Studex, marked National Piercing Day on 16 May by visiting 32 customers across the UK and sharing steps for success. The Studex head office team and regional trainers visited piercing partners from Hereford to Heswell, sharing promotional ideas, social media graphics and offering advice on…
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Considering employing a nail/beauty apprentice? Here’s what you need to know
The UK government’s Spring Budget at the start of March prompted dismay from industry bodies for its silence on support for apprentices. However, positive news came later in the month when the government announced plans to fully fund the cost of apprenticeships for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). So, why…
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Beauty pros: Here’s how to communicate well with your clients & retain them
Mastering the art of effective communication with your clients is essential for retaining their loyalty. You can build strong relationships with clients by actively listening to their needs, feedback, addressing any concerns promptly and providing an exceptional customer service. This ensures that they feel valued and understood. Within my salon,…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Elrose Beauty, Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Nail and brow pro, Ellie Aldred, gives a glimpse into her ‘happy place’: her home salon, Elrose Beauty… Ellie Aldred describes her taste in décor as ‘simple and minimalistic – with a bit of an edge’. Her nail studio is located at the bottom of her garden, accessible via the…
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