Haircuts4Homeless launches Crowdfunder for book that will give 100% of proceeds to the charity
The charity Haircuts4Homeless, which works to give homeless people a confidence boost and make them feel less isolated through a haircut, has launched a Crowdfunder page to raise funds for the printing costs of a book, which will see all proceeds going to the charity. ‘Hear Me, See Me’ is…
Barry M supports charity mani challenge with nail polish launch
Barry M has launched a limited edition nail polish named after Esme Lucas, a nine-year-old girl who was diagnosed with leukaemia earlier this year. The nail shade, which Esme named herself, is called ‘Esme’s Deep Marine’ and is a holographic blue sparkly colour. The brand were inspired by Esme’s story…
Can you help? 9-year-old launches nail painting fundraiser
A nine-year-old girl called Esme, who is fighting acute myeloid leukaemia, and her dad, Richard have launched ‘Esme’s Man-icure Challenge’ to help raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer. After being diagnosed with cancer in March 2021, Esme’s dad, Richard let her paint his nails in bold and bright colours…
A Bournemouth nail artist will attempt to paint over 4000 nails over 3-days for a Guinness World Record in support of charity, CRY
On the 6 August 2021, Bournemouth-based nail professional Lauren McBride of Get Nailed, will attempt to set the record for the Longest Artificial Nail Painting Marathon for The Guinness Book of Records. An exciting proposition, Lauren reveals just what she’s trying to achieve during the event. “My aim is to…
Raise awareness for mental wellbeing with charity clothing brand
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…
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…
Charity supports cancer sufferers in lockdown with virtual nailcare workshops
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…
Salon System supports Let’s Nail Breast Cancer campaign
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…
Let’s Nail Breast Cancer 2020: How you can get involved
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…
Beauty Banks launches The Kids Are Not Alright campaign to tackle hygiene shaming
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…
Salon System shows support for Hair & Beauty Charity
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…
Hair & Beauty Charity sees huge surge in support requests
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…
BeautyLab launches Hand Gel & donates supplies to The Trussell Trust
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…
The Eve Appeal & CEW champion Get Lippy campaign
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,…
Hair & Beauty Charity calls for support via TwoPointSix Challenge
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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