Reopening: Back to work checklist

Checklist

Are you ready for the return to work? Scroll down for our checklist to help prep you and your business for reopening. Treatments offered by nail & beauty professionals are classed as ‘close-contact services’ and foster specific government guidelines that must be followed to ensure safe working practice. You have a legal responsibility to protect…

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How are Navy Professional nail tools made?

Navy Professional Lead

With an ethos of hygiene, quality and precision at its core, Navy Professional has grown to become a tool brand in serious demand. Founded in Yorkshire with the aim to create a new British Standard in tools for the beauty industry, Rebecca Crawforth worked with a UK-based, family-run manufacturing company to grow the range of nail, lash and…

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Research proves purchasing nail polish boosts mood

Happy Nail Polish

New research from UK-based price comparison website, money.co.uk, has revealed what beauty products purchases are the biggest mood-boosters when shopping online. Nail polish featured in the top 20 purchases that boost your mood, scooping the 12th position. Eyeshadow palettes appear 7th in the list with 62% increase in positive emotions. Perfume came 11th, lipsticks at…

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Project Positivity supports industry charity with garment collection

Project Postivity Beauty Pros Collection

Mantra-focused merchandise brand, Project Positivity, has revealed the Beauty Pro Collection, featuring inspiring quote from industry icons to support the Hair & Beauty Charity. Owner of Lunula Nails & Beauty, Derby, Alicia Clough and salon manager, Lizzie Cawdron, launched Project Positivity in January. The new collection features 11 quotes from industry icons, including: Sharmadean Reid, founder of…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Studio, Aberdeen

The Studio Aberdeen

Having been in the industry for over 20 years, Sammy MacDonald has grown her beauty business from the ground up. “My salon business opened on the 1 December 2016 with the Victoria Street branch,” reveals Sammy. “I took on half of the building as at the time I could not afford the full unit myself. Peaches Wax…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap March

Scratch Snap March Carla Watson

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carla Watson. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March & created nail designs inspired by ‘Petal Power’ in the bid to win a prize from INK London. Judged by Scratch‘s deputy editor, Kat Hill, and…

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NailKind adds 5 pastel shades to range

Nailkind Sweet Spring

Nail polish brand, NailKind, has revealed Sweet Spring, a polish collection of pastel hues. Easy to apply and quick drying, the mineral and plant based formula incorporates up to 85% bio-sourced ingredients. “We all need a little touch of colour to bring a little bit of sunshine and happiness and each of these sweet shades…

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Lockdown: Sam Biddle discusses online training

Sam Biddle

For many nail technicians and salon owners, lockdown has given them the gift of time. Time to either learn new nail techniques, how to improve their business, or simply, going back to basics. Here, esteemed educator, Sam Biddle, shares her experiences and how lockdown has shaped her business… What positives has lockdown presented to you?…

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CEW champions Eve Appeal Get Lippy campaign

The Eve Appeal 2021 Get Lippy Campaign

Industry organisation, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), is the lead partner for gynaecological cancer charity, The Eve Appeal’s 2021 Get Lippy campaign throughout May. The annual campaign aims to raise awareness of and breaks down the taboos around gynaecological cancers. CEW will be encouraging the British beauty industry to get behind the campaign and demonstrate their…

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