MOVERS & SHAKERS
Mother’s Day: how to tailor nail treatments to mums-to-be, new & mature mums
Mother’s Day offers a chance to boost your treatment offerings to satisfy a range of clients. Let us show you how… Mums-to-be The aches and strains of a pregnancy warrant some well-deserved TLC, so turn your focus to expectant mothers. “Mothers-to-be have a lot to prepare for and depending on…
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CND™ co-founder steps down from role after 46 years
Jan Arnold, co-founder of nail brand, CND™, has stepped down from the role after 46 years. It was 1978 when her father, Dr. Stuart Nordstrom, a practicing dentist, got the idea for a nail enhancement product, and subsequently launched SolarNail™ Liquid. This monomer formulation set a benchmark for liquid &…
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Winners unveiled in Professional Beauty nail competitions at ExCel London
Professional Beauty, in collaboration with The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP), hosted a nail competition at its spring event, 2-3 March at ExCel, London. Students and existing nail professionals were invited to participate in arena categories including Salon Nail, Gel Polish, Learn A Skill and Structure/Builder In A Bottle,…
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On 17 May 2023, the UK government issued a statement announcing that no new licences will be granted for animal testing of chemicals exclusively intended to be used as ingredients in cosmetic products. The ban follows pressure from animal rights campaigners, after a judicial review brought about by animal protection…
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The Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC), formed by the British Beauty Council in 2021, has announced three co-chairs, who will lead the Coalition’s strategy for the next year. Jo Chidley, Mark Smith and Oriele Frank will combine their expertise across packaging, certification and product sustainability to drive systematic sustainability development across…
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Somerset-based nail brand, Nailchemy, has been awarded the ‘Buy With Confidence’ stamp from Trading Standards UK. The Buy With Confidence initiative was conceived by local authority trading standards services in response to concerns about rogue traders, and provides consumers with a list of businesses that have given their commitment to trading…
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Eurovision fever is rife, as event lovers get set for the 2023 final on 13 May in Liverpool, UK, hosted on behalf of last year’s winning country, Ukraine. To promote the event and boost excitement, the BBC has been playing an advert across its channels, featuring colourful nail art cameos…
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The British Beauty Council has revealed its first seven ambassadors to raise awareness of the organisation’s work globally. The new cohort of ambassadors were revealed at the British Beauty Council’s Value of Beauty event 2023. The ambassadors are: The organisation has appointed seven ambassadors, due to their global influence, to…
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Meet Myndstream: a cloud-based spa music streaming service offering wellness solutions through sound. Designed to transform the way salons and spas approach music, the service provides intentionally programmed soundtracks to promote relaxation and mental clarity, in turn elevating client experiences. Part of the Cutting Edge Group, which has created music…
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