Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
Look Good Feel Better & England Netball partner for fundraiser
Cancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better, has joined forces with England Netball to host a tournament to raise money for the charity, to continue improving the wellbeing of people living with cancer. On Saturday 17 September at Warwick University, the event will give 30 netball teams from across the UK the chance to benefit…
Read MoreNail this season’s trends with The GelBottle Inc’s Summer Edit
The GelBottle Inc has unveiled its Summer Edit, a hand-picked selection of shades inspired by trends the brand’s team is loving for summer 2022. Comprising nine bright and bold gel polish hues, the Edit will help you to stay on top of this season’s biggest styles. It also features Matteverse, a new addition to The…
Read MoreTownhouse nail salon partners with Caudalie to launch nail art looks & treatment
Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21 and 2022, Townhouse, has announced a collaboration with French skincare brand, Caudalie, to celebrate its best-selling Beauty Elixir multi-purpose mist. Available for the month of August 2022, the Caudalie x Townhouse partnership features two exclusive nail art designs inspired by the natural ingredients of the Beauty Elixir,…
Read MoreNail & beauty salons among top retailers boosting high streets
Independent beauty and grooming services are reinvigorating British high streets, according to data analysed by SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) insurance provider, Superscript. The data, sourced from Local Data Company, has identified the UK’s top growing independent retail categories, by examining changes in net units over the past five years. Beauty dominates the top 5…
Read MoreHalf of small businesses forced to increase prices to navigate rising costs
A report into UK SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) has revealed the survival tactics they are putting in place, in response to the current economic climate. The SME Insights Report by UK small business insurance provider, Simply Business, surveyed over 1,000 small business owners from across the UK to discover how they are navigating rising…
Read MoreNHBF partnership tackles rising cost of energy crisis
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has announced a partnership with energy consultancy, Direct Business Solutions (DBS), in response to members’ concerns about rising energy costs. The members-only partnership will help hair and beauty businesses to save on their utility bills and follows the NHBF’s State of the Industry survey in March 2022, which…
Read MoreManucurist turns to ’80s to inspire vibrant summer nail shades
French family nail brand, Manucurist Paris, has added two striking nail colours to its summer 2022 collection, the Flashback collection. The shades are part of a collaboration between the nail company and French swimwear, clothing and lingerie brand, Albertine. The partnership has seen a number of retro, beach-themed accessories launched, including two sheets of California-inspired…
Read MoreBABTAC report indicates potential for beauty boom
Two years on from the start of the Covid pandemic, The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has released a report exploring its lasting impact on beauty services. The report analyses the positive effects that the pandemic had on the beauty sector, highlighting its resilience in challenging circumstances. More than 3,500 businesses were…
Read MoreEmbrace a rainbow of nail colour with Magpie Beauty’s US-inspired collection
UK based nail brand, Magpie Beauty, has launched nine vibrant and fun gel polish hues ideal for the summer months. Making up the American Summer collection, the shades, each of which is named after a popular US location, offer a spectrum of bright and bold colour choices, from reds and pinks to turquoise and green.…
Read MoreCosy Cottage Soap store becomes stockist of Navy Professional
Natural skincare, bathing and cleaning brand, Cosy Cottage Soap, has become the first independent retailer to stock Navy Professional hand and cuticle care products. The two Yorkshire based companies have been working together since 2019, when Navy Professional’s founder, Rebecca Crawforth, approached the company to manufacture a cuticle balm. Since then, Cosy Cottage Soap has…
Read MoreBritish Beauty Council announces British Beauty Week 2022
The British Beauty Council is calling on beauty businesses to take part in British Beauty Week 2022, running from 5-11 September 2022. In line with the Council’s aim to spotlight the value of beauty at a government level, the annual event will this year focus on celebrating the ‘power of beauty’, with brands, retailers, salons,…
Read MoreBritish Safety Council pleas for businesses to better employee wellbeing
With World Wellbeing Week taking place from 27 June to 1 July 2022, the chairman of British Safety Council, Peter McGettrick, has called for employers to make the wellbeing of their staff as important as their health and safety. His plea comes as findings of a June 2022 survey conducted by British Safety Council show…
Read MoreHair & beauty businesses could save over £35,000 per year with artificial intelligence
A report commissioned by Yell has revealed how the hair and beauty industry could benefit from adopting artificial intelligence (AI), with financial rewards including saving over £35,000 annually. According to the report, technology such as customer service chatbots and automated booking systems and financial reporting could be advantageous for the sector. Surveys of 1,008 UK…
Read MoreTouch therapy qualification launches for beauty pros to support menopausal clients
Skincare specialist, therapist trainer and founder of the Menopause Plus (M+) support platform, Jennifer Young, has launched a touch therapy qualification to help beauty professionals aid clients facing the effects of menopause. Launched on 24 June 2022, the Hormonal Wellness Touch Therapy qualification will enable beauty therapists to provide tailored support to menopausal clients. On…
Read MoreLike, duh! You need to get your hands on Morgan Taylor’s Clueless nail collection
If you want to bring the fun and vibrancy of the ’90s to nails, the Morgan Taylor summer 2022 collection might just be perfect for you. Partnering with Paramount Pictures, Morgan Taylor serves up 12 dynamic shades inspired by the iconic ’90s film, Clueless, each in its Professional Nail Lacquer formula. Ranging from bold colour…
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