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Raise awareness for mental wellbeing with charity clothing brand

By Kat Hill | 24 May 2021

Suicide prevention charity, The Lions Barber Collective, has launched Roar Materials; a 100% non-profit clothing brand, designed to be worn as a symbol of support for those suffering with their mental health. Founder, Tom Chapman, and his client, clothing entrepreneur & screen printer Paul Richardson, created the brand with the…

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Footcare expert launches Sole Potential charity to support young people

By Helena Biggs | 12 April 2021

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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Charity supports cancer sufferers in lockdown with virtual nailcare workshops

By Helena Biggs | 18 January 2021

Cancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better, has launched virtual make-up, skincare, hair and nailcare workshops for those affected by the disease. The charity, which has been offering free confidence-boosting workshops across the UK for over 20 years, adapted its services in March 2020 owing to the pandemic, switching to…

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Salon System supports Let’s Nail Breast Cancer campaign

By Sophie Nutt | 2 October 2020

Salon System is supporting the 2020 Let’s Nail Breast Cancer campaign in aid of the Future Dreams charity for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month of October, Salon System is donating 100% of profits from the Gellux In the Pink collection to the Future Dreams charity. The Gellux shades…

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Let’s Nail Breast Cancer 2020: How you can get involved

By Sophie Nutt | 1 October 2020

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to particularly note the most common cancer in the UK. Every year, one in seven women are diagnosed with the disease, alongside roughly 370 men. Fighting breast cancer is a cause that has always united the nail industry due to its…

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Beauty Banks launches The Kids Are Not Alright campaign to tackle hygiene shaming

By Sophie Nutt | 8 September 2020

The founders of Beauty Banks, Jo Jones and Sali Hughes, have launched a campaign and fundraising appeal to tackle ‘hygiene shaming’ amongst children in schools. The Kids Are Not Alright campaign aims to raise awareness of the issue of hygiene shaming in the UK and encourages donations via its GoFundMe…

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Salon System shows support for Hair & Beauty Charity

By Sophie Nutt | 8 July 2020

Salon System has it’s support and sponsorship of the industry’s Hair & Beauty Charity. The UK-based organisation is the official charity of the hair and beauty industries; an independent service dedicated solely to helping hair and beauty professionals in their hour of need. The charity offers financial support to individuals…

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Hair & Beauty Charity sees huge surge in support requests

By Kat Hill | 3 July 2020

Industry charity, Hair & Beauty Charity, has reported a staggering 78% increase in requests for financial support during the Covid-19 crisis. With thousands of hair, beauty and barber salons closed and industry professionals unable to work for three months, there was a tremendous increase in requests for help from the…

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BeautyLab launches Hand Gel & donates supplies to The Trussell Trust

By Sophie Nutt | 15 May 2020

Skincare brand, BeautyLab, has launched a new Hand Gel to keep hands clean and safeguarded while remaining soft and hydrated. Boasting a non-sticky and non-drying formula, the gel is designed to deeply purify and protect the hands without compromising the skin’s feel. This formula contains: Sanitising alcohol at 70% Radish…

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The Eve Appeal & CEW champion Get Lippy campaign

By Kat Hill | 1 May 2020

Gynaecological cancer charity, The Eve Appeal, and industry organisation, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), will unite throughout May to support the third Get Lippy campaign. Through a series of activities and virtual events, women and men across the UK will be encouraged to smash taboos by speaking openly about gynaecological health,…

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Hair & Beauty Charity calls for support via TwoPointSix Challenge

By Sophie Nutt | 27 April 2020

The Hair & Beauty Charity is calling on the industry for support in the TwoPointSix Challenge taking place this week (Sunday 26 April – Sunday 4 May). Created by the organisers of the London Marathon that has been cancelled due to Cover-19, the ‘lockdown-friendly’ TwoPointSix Challenge even is open to…

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Relief fund launches to aid workers in the hair & beauty sectors

By Helena Biggs | 2 April 2020

The official industry charity, Hair & Beauty Charity, has launched a Relief Fund to raise much needed funds during the coronavirus crisis. With thousands of hair, beauty and barber salons now closed and industry professionals unable to work, there has been an increase in requests for help from the industry…

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Coronavirus: Karen Betts donates 100,000 face masks & gloves to NHS

By Sophie Nutt | 27 March 2020

Founder of Nouveau Beauty Group, Karen Betts, is donating 100,000 face masks, gloves, hand sanitisers and disinfectant wipes to the NHS. Like many others, Karen has had to temporarily close her business due to the Covid-19 outbreak and is therefore donating her residual stock to those on the frontline. The…

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Hair & Beauty Charity announces support steps amid coronavirus outbreak

By Helena Biggs | 26 March 2020

The Hair & Beauty Charity, an independent service dedicated to helping hair and beauty professionals in need, has released a statement regarding support following the coronavirus outbreak. The charity offers financial support to individuals and their families facing difficult times due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness, bereavement and financial…

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Swarovski 100pc crystal nail art mix released in aid of CRY charity

By Zoe Wickens | 11 March 2020

Crystal Parade has released a limited-edition pack of 100 Swarovski crystals to aid nail designs and create eye-catching looks. The Nailing CRY Charity Nail Art Mix is in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young Charity (CRY), which supports families who have lost loved ones due to Sudden Adult Death…

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