[Updated]: Safe practice guidance for close contact beauty services
Following the announcement 13 August that close contact beauty services can resume in England from 15 August, the government has updated its safe practice guidelines. A document has been prepared by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) with input from firms, unions, industry bodies and in consultation…
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Close contact beauty services CAN resume in England from 15 August
In a late statement on 13 August, prime minister Boris Johnson announced that close contact beauty services can resume in England from Saturday 15 August. The announcement follows a number of campaigns to ‘Bring Back Beauty’ and frustration amongst industry professionals. A statement from the cabinet office reads: “The plan…
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BeautyBacked.com initiative launches to raise funds & support for beauty sector
The Beauty Backed initiative has been launched with Go Fund Me Fundraiser and Change.org Petition platforms to raise both funds and support for the reopening of the beauty industry in its entirety. In an emotional live session on Instagram, skincare guru Caroline Hirons revealed that she has worked with the industry experts…
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Campaign calls for govt to issue vouchers for the beauty sector to support struggling businesses
Scratch columnist, Ria-Jaine Lincoln, has launched a campaign calling for the government to support the beauty sector amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The accountant, who specialises in helping beauty businesses, is hopeful that the #DutytohelpBeauty campaign will encourage the government to issue vouchers for beauty treatments in a similar way to…
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Feeling stressed & anxious? Meet the mental health coach who’s familiar with the beauty sector
Mental health coach & speaker, Dave Heffernan, has created a Facebook group to support those in the beauty & wellness sectors who are feeling stressed and anxious in their professional or personal lives for just £9.99 a month. Here, he reveals more about his beauty industry affiliation and how he can…
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Govt postpones delivery of ‘close contact’ beauty treatments in England from 1 to 15 August
Boris Johnson has announced today (31 July) that close contact beauty services – such as treatments on the face – will now not be able to resume on 1 August in England, as was previously announced. Following concerns surrounding increasing numbers of coronavirus outbreaks in the UK since lockdown measures…
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[Updated] Face coverings: The rules for nail & beauty pros & clients
There has been confusion within the nail industry as to the face coverings beauty professionals are required to wear during a treatment, and what should be asked of the client. While the below are guidelines from government, we encourage you to make your own decisions on top of such guidelines,…
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Nail tech turns her hand to building NHS ventilators during pandemic
From crafting nail styles to building ventilators: Holly Sutherland put her time away from the nail desk to excellent use when she responded to an advert by Ford Cars. The founder of Nails by Holly in Thurrock, Essex, found herself out of work from mid-March to July when the coronavirus…
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Sweet Squared partners with Armargentum to distribute face coverings in UK & Ireland
Sweet Squared has partnered with Armargentum® to exclusively distribute the premium nose and mouth coverings in the UK and Ireland. Armargentum® face coverings are Oeko-Tex® certified, meaning they have been rigorously tested for the presence of harsh chemicals, so techs can be sure they’re safe to wear around the nose…
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5 ways to futureproof your nail & beauty business
Difficult economic times, unpredictable world events, illness and a fast-changing world can leave small businesses more vulnerable than ever. It’s much harder to predict where new risks will come from, so businesses need to be futureproofed to protect them in times where there is no regular income. What the Covid-19…
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Care for hands with Margaret Dabbs London Hand Cleansing Gel
As lockdown restrictions continue to ease, Margaret Dabbs London has launched ‘new normal’ handbag accessories, including Hand Cleansing Gel. The Margaret Dabbs London Hand Cleansing Gel boasts a unique antibacterial formulation that leaves hands clean, refreshed and hydrated wherever and whenever. The gel contains 65% alcohol and has reportedly proven…
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Maintain optimum hygiene measures with Cuccio’s single-use mani/pedi packs
Cuccio has launched disposable mani & pedi packs; ideal for session and mobile nailists and for promoting optimum hygiene practice in-salon. Designed to reduce the risk of cross contamination, the single-use packs contain everything needed to prep the nails for a standard mani or pedi service. The manicure pack contains…
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Coronavirus: Close contact beauty services can resume from 1 August
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced that close contact beauty services such as facials, lash and brow treatments, can resume in England from 1 August. This follows the announcement that nail and beauty businesses could reopen from 13 July – but no treatments could be carried out in the ‘high…
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BeautyStack to host march in London to ‘Bring Beauty Back’
BeautyStack, supported by bodies including the British Beauty Council & Telegraph Beauty, is hosting a march in London to ‘bring beauty back’. The march, on 19 July 12-1.30pm, hopes to highlight the need and desire for beauty professionals to return to work and continue all services post-lockdown. “Financially, beauty has…
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Julie-Anne Larivière notes 5 lessons learnt in lockdown
Julie-Anne Lariviére, Salon System nail expert and owner of Sketched by J-A Nails, reveals five lessons she has learnt in lockdown… Support is everything Since all nail technicians were deeply affected by the crisis, we have started to form a support bubble and the vibes that have come out of this…
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