MOVERS & SHAKERS
The Great British Beauty Clean Up: What is the initiative set to tackle industry waste?
Launching in March 2025, the campaign by the Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC) will bring together beauty brands and retailers to significantly reduce sector waste. The SBC was formed by the British Beauty Council (BBCo) in 2021 and will launch The Great British Beauty Clean Up during Waste Week (3-9 March).…
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Footlogix medi-pedi products endorsed by the Institute of Podiatrists
Pediceutical footcare line, Footlogix®, has been endorsed by the Institute of Podiatrists (IOP), an organisation that represents podiatry professionals who are committed to advancing foot health standards. The two-year endorsement follows the successful completion of a rigorous evaluation, conducted by the Institute’s Medicines and Procedures Panel (MaPP). This review involved…
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Glitterbels pros: reap education, rewards & discounts via The Nailist Programme
Staffordshire-based nail brand, Glitterbels, has launched The Nailist Programme as part of its mission to ‘help nail technicians elevate their craft, grow their businesses and push industry standards to new heights’. Designed by Glitterbels founders, Annabel and Elliott Maginnis, the programme serves to provide high-quality education, products and ongoing support…
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Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced financial support available to self employed personnel, whose businesses have been closed or affected by the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement aired on BBC News on 26 March, he addressed viewers saying: “I’m proud of what we have done so far, but know…
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The Gel Bottle Inc, parent company to the Peacći nail lacquer brand, has launched an initiative to support self-employed customers during the coronavirus crisis. Stipulations by the UK government have forced nail technicians to stop offering services such as gel polish manicures to clients, with income affected. Consequently, The Gel…
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The Hair & Beauty Charity, an independent service dedicated to helping hair and beauty professionals in need, has released a statement regarding support following the coronavirus outbreak. The charity offers financial support to individuals and their families facing difficult times due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness, bereavement and financial…
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This year’s nail industry awards welcomed the highest number of entries to date in a true showcase of UK talent. Passion, service & skill were witnessed in droves and the Scratch team was delighted to see so many talented techs and business owners seizing the opportunity to enter this leading UK nail…
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Online beauty platform, Cosmetify, has analysed Google search data to reveal the UK’s biggest questions surrounding skincare, brows and eyes, haircare and make-up. The top 10 most searched beauty questions in the UK (according to their Google search volume) are: How to get rid of spots? (8,900 searches) How to cut your own hair?…
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Joanna Tompkins, founder of Nails & Sales, is launching a free challenge for nail technicians titled ‘Raise Your Prices & Attract More Clients’. The challenge aims to equip techs with the knowledge and confidence to raise treatment prices and gain clients as a result. The Raise Your Prices & Attract…
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