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Mother’s Day: how to tailor nail treatments to mums-to-be, new & mature mums

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 March 2025

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

By Helena Biggs | 4 March 2025

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

By Helena Biggs | 4 March 2025

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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Touch therapy qualification launches for beauty pros to support menopausal clients 

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 June 2022

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…

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British Beauty Council launches interactive recycling map for empty beauty products

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 June 2022

The British Beauty Council (BBCo) is helping consumers to navigate the world of beauty recycling with the launch of an interactive map. With the Council’s Courage to Change report identifying that 56% of Brits do not recycle bathroom waste such as shampoo, conditioner and shower gel bottles, simply because they…

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Nailympia Orlando 2022: Meet the winners!

By Helena Biggs | 6 June 2022

Nailympia Competitions returned to the Premiere Orlando show floor 5-6 June 2022, welcoming an incredible lineup of global judges and talented competitors across three divisions. Check out the winners below… GEL POLISH MANICURE Division 1 3rd – Jacquelyn Williams – USA 2nd – Erica Werthing – USA 1st – Kseniia…

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BABTAC & CIBTAC CEO recognised in Queen’s 2022 Birthday Honours List

By Helena Biggs | 2 June 2022

Lesley Blair, CEO of the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) and the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC) has been awarded an MBE for services to the British beauty industry in the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List. Lesley, who has joined the judging panel for…

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Nail safari 2022

Nail Safari returns for 5 days of animal fun & educational activities

By Helena Biggs | 30 May 2022

The Nail Safari – Paw & Claw is returning to Shepreth Wildlife Park, Cambridge, 21- 25 November 2022. The annual five-day intensive educational event is solely focused on nails. Hosted by Marian Newman BEM, Jennie Nippard & Alex Fox, the event presents top class nail educators showcasing a wide array…

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Got a space? BiBi’s Beauty & Supplies seeks UK locations to host education class

By Chloe Randall | 24 May 2022

Netherlands based brand, BiBi’s Beauty & Supplies, is seeking UK locations to host education events. The brand is making its way to the UK with a class in Sheffield on 12 June, and is now looking for other locations to host similar events in other parts of the UK. “We’re…

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