Sugaring London reveals second location
Hair removal studio, Sugaring London, has opened its second location at Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross – a new shopping and restaurant district. Founded by Tanja Westendorff, who opened her first studio in Notting Hill last year, Sugaring London’s 100% natural and vegan hair removal studio offers a range of…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Posh Claws, Wootton, Bedford
After starting out from her dining room three years ago, Kate Haskell has worked hard to grow and establish her nail and beauty business. “The step into the beauty world was a complete career change for me,” explains Kate. “I had always been in business, running an IT recruitment company…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Sugaring London, Notting Hill
Step inside Sugaring London – a sunny studio that specialises in waxing treatments, that has been working with Treatwell and Public Health England to champion the Life Saving Wax campaign… “I came up with the concept of Sugaring London soon after the birth of my second son, Forrest,” smiles Tanja…
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Beata Aleksandrowicz launches new ‘Ask Beata’ concept
Author, speaker and international expert on massage, Beata Aleksandrowicz, has launched a new interactive concept called ‘Ask Beata’ to support therapists, spa directors and managers. Beata, the creator of the Pure Massage Spa Training Method, provides spas worldwide with advanced training in a modern concept of massage and is an…
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Army couple opens massage salon in High Wycombe
A couple who met in the army have swapped the military for massage after opening a massage salon in High Wycombe. Mark and Rachel Coldham met at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst in 2005, before they both went on to join the Royal Artillery. Mark then went on to…
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Increase your salon’s security
While it’s important for your salon to look good, it is even more important that it is safe. If you’re making changes or refurbishing, you have the chance to build preventive measures for your salon’s overall security. The Metropolitan Police offers advice on how to deter burglars and increase your…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Gallery, Bawtry
Get to know the names behind The Nail Gallery, Bawtry – finalist in the Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year category 20/21, sponsored by The Gel Bottle Inc… “Jessica Haith and I both met when we began working together in a nail bar in 2017,” explains Ilex Wood. “Unfortunately, …
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My trip to Nail’d It! for a Voesh treatment
Last week, I was transported to a girlie wonderland thanks to the Marylebone branch of Nail’d It. The successful London salon chain sees set-ups in Oxford Street, Belgravia, Battersea, Marylebone and Clapham Junction, all offering a variety of hand and foot treatments in an ultra Instagrammable set-up. The salons pride…
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Nail artist launches own cuticle oil range
Nail artist and educator, Emma Kilani, has launched Emoki Nails – a range of fun cuticle oils to repair and hydrate cuticles, while ensuring nail coatings stay in tip-top condition. The idea Based in Perth, Scotland, the Emoki Nails business is family run and the brain-child of Emma, who has…
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How to create fashion week nail art trends in the salon
Helena Linsky, co-director at Q61 Nail and Beauty Studio, reveals her top nail trends for spring/summer 2019 as seen at fashion week and tips on how to incorporate them into salon life. GILT TRIP Rodarte kicked off the bacofoil-effect trend, with models at its Spring/Summer ‘19 Fashion Week show sporting…
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Why you should add skincare treatments to your salon menu
BeautyLab skincare expert, Samantha Kendrew, reveals top tips for introducing skincare to your in-salon offering… Created to meet skincare demands, the BeautyLab range consists of sophisticated salon treatments and a complementary retail line. “The BeautyLab Body treatments are ideal for a relaxing moment and to help prepare the skin for…
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NHF/NBF reveals apprenticeship costs to be lowered for beauty salons
The spring statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, confirmed that the 10% fee that small businesses pay when they take on apprentices aged 19 or over will halve from 1 April 2019. Small businesses with less than 50 employees who take on 16-18 year olds or those…
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REM reveals new nail desk
Thinking of upgrading your nail desk? REM has revealed the new Indigo Nail Bar. New for this year, the nail desk sees an elegant and ergonomic design. The desk is available in a choice of 20 colour-ways – perfect for suiting any salon style. The desk sees a twin tray…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Lavender Rooms, Taunton
Having been established for eight years, The Lavender Rooms was created by duo, Catherine Bunning and Charlotte Patch. Located in the historic coach house at Hestercombe Gardens, the salon offers a tranquil setting for treatments. “The salon has remained to its original ethos of offering a one on one bespoke…
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Salon in the Spotlight: BLINX Beauty Studio, Leyland, Lancashire
Decorated in pretty pink and copper tones, BLINX Beauty Studio is celebrating over a year in its new location. “To start with, I was renting a room for lash extension services,” explains owner, Natasha Gorner. “It didn’t take long for it to turn into my full-time job. After two years…
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