Beauty Changes Lives unveils campaign to promote salon careers to Gen Z

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Beauty Changes Lives, the non-profit organisation dedicated to providing the next generation of beauty professionals with resources, scholarships, advanced education and mentorships, has launched the Know Beauty Secrets campaign. It targets Generation Z, to promote careers in the salon and spa sectors, and provides a glimpse inside the professions of industry pros by sharing the secrets…

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Here’s why it’s so important to take care of feet

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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 pedi season – foot and toenail issues can arise at any time of the year and treating them early can prevent further…

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Embrace new beginnings with these 6 Entity Beauty nail shades

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Entity Beauty has unveiled its spring 2023 nail colour collection, New Beginnings. Making up the launch are six sophisticated, seasonal hues embodying the freshness of spring. The shades are: Naturally Blue-tiful: light blue crème Breeze On By: dusty coral crème Go Green: mint green crème Sway My Way: lilac crème I’ll Always Pink You: light…

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NHBF director recognised in Women in Trade Associations Powerlist

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Director of quality & standards at the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), Caroline Larissey, is celebrated in the powerlist of 100 inspirational women in trade associations. The Women in Trade Associations (WiTA) Powerlist was founded this year by the Trade Associations Federation (TAF), Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Confederation of British Industry (CBI).…

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Feeling the strain? L’Omni nail brush aims to reduce RSI for techs

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Known for its wearable, ergonomic nail prep brushes, Manicure Project has launched its most accessible brush to date: L’Omni. Founded by nail tech, Natalie Havariyoun, Manicure Project aims to reduce repetitive strain injury (RSI) and improve techs’ performance through its tools. L’Omni is lightweight to provide a ‘barely there’ feel and ease of use when…

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Tana Ramsay’s beauty salon hands over operations to Townhouse

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Tana Ramsay’s celeb-approved, luxury London beauty salon, All About The Girl, which scooped the Scratch Star for Retail Salon of the Year in 2013, will be rebranded as ‘Townhouse Northcote Road’. Closed with immediate effect, All About The Girl will reopen late April 2023 as a flagship Townhouse nail salon location, with Ramsay’s team continuing…

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How to gain nail clients with the SOS Beauty app

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Connect with new customers in your area and fill your appointment slots with SOS Beauty, a mobile app that sends you client requests suited to your business. Designed for hair, beauty and aesthetics businesses, SOS Beauty puts the power in your hands to provide personalised quotes for services, which clients confirm with a payment. “Through…

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DryBy nail salon unveils masterclass membership & community

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Luxurious, Instagrammable and a hub for famous faces (Megan Markle’s bridal nails came courtesy of the brand), DryBy is an established name in the nail industry. With over 150,000 manicures delivered since its formation in 2015, the salon brand has expanded its focus from clients to pros with Studio 74, a digital platform designed to…

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Beauty retailer unveils initiative to keep products out of landfill

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Online beauty shopping destination, Glorious Beauty, has launched Love Beauty, Hate Waste, an initiative to avoid unnecessary beauty waste. A beauty product may be sent to landfill because of a packaging update, superficial damages like scuffs or scratches, or a short expiry date (being within six months of the ‘best before’ date). Glorious Beauty‘s collection…

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Hair & beauty industry faces renewed fight for survival, says NHBF

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The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has published the findings of its latest State of the Industry Survey, which highlight a slow recovery for the sector and need for further government support. The quarterly survey was carried out between 9-18 January 2023, and gathered almost 500 responses from personal care businesses in England, Northern…

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Beauty & wellbeing apprenticeships launch under Gerrard International partnership

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Gerrard International has partnered with Armonia Training Academy, to help beauty businesses fill recruitment and skill gaps with minimal investment and time. Under the partnership, two apprenticeship courses have launched: the Wellbeing and Holistic Apprenticeship and Beauty Professional Apprenticeship, helping to raise awareness of the value apprentices bring to the beauty workplace and save time and…

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Mii course serves to support the natural nail needs of clients battling cancer

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The Mii Advanced Adapted Natural Nail Care Treatment course is in collaboration with The Power of Touch (TPOT). The comprehensive online course from Gerrard International and Susan Gerrard Training Academy will build professionals’ confidence in delivering self-care services for clients undergoing cancer treatment, and after their treatment is complete. Developed over the last three years…

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Swoon over the 6 romantic shades in CND™’s Painted Love collection

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Ready to feel the love? CND™ has unveiled the Painted Love collection: six swoon-worthy shades, perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Available in the brand’s Shellac™ Gel Polish and Vinylux™ Long Wear Polish formulas, this six-piece palette features a variety of versatile shades to suit diverse skin tones. The shades are: Cuddle Up: a soft, beige…

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