Posts by Alex Fox
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 includes nail and beauty salons,…
Read MorePromote calm in your salon or spa with soundtrack from Stuart Jones
Stuart Jones has released his latest salon and spa wellbeing album, Serene Dreams. The album offers nearly 60 minutes of calming, beautiful melodies, affording lush orchestral arrangements topped with a creamy layer of soufflé piano. With titles such as ‘A Breath of Fresh Air’, ‘The Playful You’ and ‘The Ripple Effect’, Stuart delivers an aural…
Read MoreLauren McBride hailed Nail Tech of the Year 2020 at the British Hair & Beauty Awards
Bournemouth-based nail tech, Lauren McBride, has been crowned Nail Tech of the Year 2020 at the British Hair & Beauty Awards. Having trained 17 years ago under CND educator, Jacqui Jefford, Lauren’s salon journey truly began as a Saturday girl at the age of 13, before she took up nail education five years later. “It…
Read MoreCTPA publishes annual report with a focus on moving forward post-Brexit
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) Annual Report has been published and outlines strategies moving forward post-brexit with a focus on its mission – it also welcomes a new chair to its board. The CTPA Annual Report has been redesigned this year to provide a focus on the Association’s strategy to: facilitate, protect, promote…
Read MoreMillie Kendall MBE addresses government stance on re-opening of nail & beauty salons on BBC Breakfast
Shortly after 8am this morning, CEO of the British Beauty Council, Millie Kendall MBE was invited onto BBC Breakfast for comment on the subject of nail and beauty salons re-opening across the UK in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. A guest alongside Sam Marshall, owner of The Beauty Guru at Media City, Millie highlighted that…
Read MoreCeleb hairstylist seeks donations for pop-up project for NHS workers
Celebrity hairstylist, Adee Phelan, is inviting the hair, nail, make-up, beauty industry and beyond to donate products and money to support the NHS workers with products and a pop-up shop concept in four cities. Adee’s project is to open four pop-up styling stations in Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham cities with the first to kick off in…
Read MorePolish nails skills at Disneyland Paris education event
A retreat-style seminar weekend for nail technicians is set to take place in Paris next spring. Taking place 25-27 April 2021, Nailed in Paris will see six top class mentors join nail professionals in Disneyland Paris. The retreat sees two nights in Disneyland Paris with access to the theme park, as well as a day…
Read MoreBeauty in greyscale: Equality for all tone & texture
The British Beauty Council in association with The Glow Getter Collective hosted an in-depth discussion with industry experts on the ever-important topic of inclusivity alongside diversity across the beauty industry. During the one-hour webinar, panellists discussed their thoughts and experiences within their different key fields offering ideas and solutions to bring about a more inclusive, all-encompassing industry across education,…
Read MoreSalon Chat series serves up opportunity for beauty pros to relax & converse
Two techs, from two separate UK locations, have come together during lockdown to deliver a relaxed & fun community chat four days a week. Salon Chat takes place on Instagram LIVE at 8pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays courtesy of Kelly Colley of Lavish Nails, Cheshunt and Isabel Porter of The Beauty Garage, Buckinghamshire. This…
Read MoreLeading Light in Lockdown
UK nail expert Marian Newman launches FB group that becomes go-to place for current affairs, topics, information, inspiration & government guidelines for the nail industry & beyond. Swelling weekly with members, the Facebook group, Madge’s Chat Show, is proving a popular comfort zone for nail professionals with a membership of more than 1200 and growing…
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