British Beauty Week 2024
Taking place from 23-27 October, British Beauty Week returns for its sixth iteration in 2024. With a theme of ‘A Beauty Industry that Looks Like You’, British Beauty Week looks to highlight the importance of inclusion and representation in the British beauty sphere. British Beauty Week hopes to inspire brands…
Read MoreHere’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…
Read MoreAutumn 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%.…
Read More21 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…
Read More3 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…
Read MoreBenefit 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,…
Read More3 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…
Read MoreRichard 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…
Read MoreWhy 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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