Sweet Squared acquires salon hygiene & disinfection brand, Mundo Professional
Leeds-based nail, beauty and hair distributor, Sweet Squared, has acquired Mundo Professional. The brand offers a variety of salon-grade hygiene solutions to ensure health & safety in the beauty space, from Sanitizing Skin Wipes to tool disinfectant. “We are both proud and privileged to become the new custodians of the…
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Why it’s important to take care of feet & advice for pedicurists
The importance of footcare can be overlooked, particularly during colder weather when feet and toenails tend to be tucked into thick socks and closed-toe footwear. But footcare services are not just beneficial for pedicure season. Foot and toenail issues can arise at any time, and treating them early can prevent…
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Next-gen technology for sanitising salons for efficient cleaning in less than 10 minutes
The Vycel sanitising spray (a fine mist projected up to 2metres across a room), is 99.99% effective against viruses and a perfect solution for addressing salon hygiene by harnessing the latest technology and knowledge to provide solutions to the physical threats posed by infection. It not only disinfects the surfaces…
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Behind The Brand: Meet the tech behind the LP Nails tool range
Scratch chats to Lucy Pastorelli, founder of LP Nails, about how she came to create her own brand of nail products… Following 11 years as a nail technician, salon owner and teacher of up to 50 students a week, Lucy Pastorelli has founded LP Nails – armed with passion and the…
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The vital step you could be missing when cleaning
Nigel Rouse, brand owner of Mundo Professional, shares why time is a key factor when cleaning… I have watched many people – including those in the medical profession – spray disinfectant on to a surface and then immediately wipe it dry. What’s wrong with that? Time! While disinfectants are brilliant…
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Salon safe: world’s 1st self-disinfecting door handle
A tech company has launched the world’s first smart self-disinfecting door handle, which can potentially eradicate millions of pathogens per building, save businesses thousands in cleaning costs and contribute to a post-COVID19 way of life. Swiss tech company, Tweaq launched its self-cleaning aluminium door handle, Touch 1, in November 2020…
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Maintain hygiene levels with Salon System sanitisation products
Salon System has launched sanitisation products including Hand Cleansing Gel and Nail+File Cleansing Spray. The Salon System Hand Cleansing Gel is no-rinse and ideal for use before all beauty services, as it contains 70% alcohol to protect hands and eliminate germs while killing 99.9% of bacteria. What’s more, the cleansing…
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4 tips for safely maintaining your PPE
With salons operating under strict Covid-19 guidelines, its important to pay attention to the condition of your protective equipment. Kelly Friel, from PPE experts Zoro, shares four tips for ensuring yours is fit for purpose and properly maintained. In July, the UK finally saw the reopening of many beauty salons…
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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…
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Sanitise & refresh with Hive Citrus Fusion Hand & Foot Hygiene Spray
Create the perfect start to manicure and pedicure treatments with the Hive Hand & Foot Hygiene Spray with Citrus Fusion. Designed to sanitise and cleanse the treatment area, the refreshing formula helps to prevent infections and ensures a clean base for therapists to begin work. Vegan-friendly and paraben-free, the Hive…
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Entice retail spend with cute MAD Beauty Hand Moisturising Sanitisers
Encourage regular hand sanitisation while benefiting from extra income with these MAD Beauty Keep It Clean Hand Moisturising Sanitisers ideal for retailing to clients. The cute hand sanitiser sprays disinfect and moisturise, and are packaged into fun, handbag-sized dispensers. What’s more, the sanitisers are available in three different scents: Strawberry,…
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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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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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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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PPE kits launched to ensure safe return to work for salon staff
As nail and beauty salons have been given the green light to re-open on Monday (13 July), it is imperative that the salon – and its staff – are completely ready to safely welcome back clients. Make your salon Covid-secure Government guidance for those working in ‘close contact services’, which…
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