Diana Verde Nieto & Nnenna Onuba join British Beauty Council’s executive board
The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has welcomed Diana Verde Nieto and Nnenna Onuba to its executive board. With extensive backgrounds in the British beauty industry, the pair will work alongside existing directors to propel the growth of the Council and ensure the non-profit organisation meets its aims. Solidifying the BBCo’s…
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Want to feel inspired & empowered in your beauty business? Check out the She’s Bossed It podcast
Sharing motivational talks, inspirational stories and the secrets and strategies to her success in the beauty industry, Beauty Business Academy founder, Layla Tourh, has launched her She’s Bossed It podcast on all major podcast platforms. With a range of industry experience from owning a salon, distributing for top beauty brands,…
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Looking for a solution to micro-management? Check out Valerie Delforge’s book
Valerie Delforge, founder of international beauty business strategist consultancy, The Delforge Group, has launched book, I’d Rather Do It Myself – from Micro-Management to Leadership. Exploring the concept of micro-management from its definition to causes and consequences, I’d Rather Do It Myself – from Micro-Management to Leadership seeks to provide…
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The Hair and Beauty Charity supports industry professionals facing hardship with annual raffle
The Hair and Beauty Charity has raised almost £11,500 in its annual raffle, in support of beauty industry professionals who have fallen on hard times. With tickets sold throughout the year both online and at industry events, the winners were revealed across the charity’s social media by charity supporter, Errol…
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52% of Gen Z view nail appointments as ‘essential’. Here’s why…
In the Future of Beauty and Wellness Report 2024, salon booking platform, Fresha’s research has revealed a shift in attitudes towards beauty treatments being seen as a necessity. Having traditionally been associated with indulgence or as a treat for special occasions, the research shows that nail appointments and other beauty…
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Darts star Fallon Sherrock on beauty in sport, her go-to nail look & oche style rules
There’s one word that is repeatedly used to describe English professional darts player, Fallon Sherrock MBE, and that is ‘trailblazer’. The ‘Queen of the Palace’ has had many firsts as a woman in the darts sphere, from becoming the first woman to beat a man at the PDC World Championship in…
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Here’s the royal family members with the most in-demand beauty secrets
Research conducted by beauty and wellness marketplace, Fresha, has explored online articles discussing royal family members’ beauty routines, ranking each to find out which royal women have the most talked-about beauty routines in 2023. Fresha discovered 63,693 articles from the last 12 months about the late Queen Elizabeth II’s beauty…
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Autumn Budget 2023: 5 points to note for nail & beauty pros
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented the Autumn Budget Statement to parliament today, 22 November, and declared Britain’s economy as ‘back on track’. With goals to reward hard work, here’s a summary of the measures worth noting for employees and self-employed workers: 1. National Insurance contributions cut by 2%.…
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21 Christmas gifts for nail colour fanatics
Feeling festive? Scratch rounds up 20 Christmas gifts for nail colour fanatics… 1. Mii Colour Confidence Trio Set The Colour Confidence Trio Set of Colour Confidence nail polishes offers three colourways, including festive reds and seasonal purples in a range of finishes, presented in a retail-friendly box. 2. Lecenté…
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3 handy planners to help nail pros get organised & stay focused
Get your appoints in order and to-do lists in check with three handy notebooks, filled with a variety of details to support your business. Nail Tech Success Planner Nail educator & business owner, Rebecca Orme, has launched The Nail Tech Success Planner, to help nail pros organise their business…
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Benefit Cosmetics announced as supporting patron of British Beauty Council
Benefit Cosmetics has joined the British Beauty Council as a supporting patron. The organisations will work together to deliver mentorships and talent programmes throughout 2024 to raise the reputation and awareness of the diverse career opportunities in the beauty sector. Marketing director at Benefit Cosmetics UK & IRE, Lou Bennett,…
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3 ways to support beauty clients with breast cancer
The Jennifer Young Training School, which specialises in oncology therapies, skincare and well-being for cancer patients, shares how you can support nail and beauty clients with breast cancer… October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time traditionally swathed in pink and dedicated to awareness of breast cancer symptoms. With…
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Richard Lambert steps down as NHBF chief executive
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has announced that Richard Lambert has stepped down from his role as chief executive of the NHBF. After being in the role since 2020, Richard has decided to retire from full-time work to pursue other interests. “We are grateful for all the hard…
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Why you should introduce pamper parties to your nail business
Whether you offer mobile nail and beauty services or run a home or high street salon, pamper parties are an offering that can help boost profits and broaden your clientele. From children’s parties to corporate gatherings, hen ‘dos and baby showers, a pamper party brings together a group of people…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Jules Nails and Beauty, Keighley
Qualifying in level 2 beauty in 2001 from Craven College, Skipton, Julianne Weatherall’s creative and artistic nature instantly attracted her to the world of nails. “I decided nails was the place I needed to be, so in 2002, I enrolled at Keighley College to learn advanced nail techniques, and I’ve…
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