MOVERS & SHAKERS
Maximalist manicures & 4 other nail trends that dominated London Fashion Week AW25
London Fashion Week offers the second showcase in the AW25 Fashion Week lineup. Accompanying the trendsetting and stylish garments from designers were show-stopping manicures, which are set to dominate client requests in months to come. So, get prepared and scroll to discover the key trends spotted on the LFW catwalks.…
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Nailympia Anaheim 2025: THE RESULTS
The second Nailympia Anaheim nail competition took place 23-24 February 2025 at Premiere Anaheim, California, welcoming 40 competitors from eight countries. Here are the results: RUNWAY NAILS – VINTAGE VOGUE Division 1 1st – Anastasiia Akzamova – USA 2nd – Kim Sizemore – USA 3rd – Elena Soldatenkova – USA Division…
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Important March dates for your nail & beauty business marketing
Get your business’ marketing content prepared for the month of March, with our roundup of dates to note… 1st: St. David’s Day This event celebrates St. David: the patron saint of Wales, on the day of his death in 589 AD. To commemorate the occasion, Welsh people may sport the…
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced £19 million of financial support specifically for the close contact services sector in Scotland, including hair and beauty businesses. The First Minister said local authorities are currently working to get money into bank accounts as quickly as possible and British Beauty Council and BABTAC…
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The British Beauty Council‘s CEO, Millie Kendall, and chief operating officer, Helena Grzesk, have been recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours List. Millie Kendall has been awarded with an OBE and Helena Grzesk with an MBE, in recognition of their efforts for the British Beauty Council and beauty sector…
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The latest guidance from the government has been announced that personal care services are eligible to apply for Additional Restrictions Grants (ARGs). On 21 December 2021, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced further financial support to aid businesses affected by the Omicron variant, which came in the form of an additional…
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A snap poll by the NHBF has demonstrated the urgent need for local authorities in England to process applications from hair & beauty salons and barbershops for the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG), as quickly as possible. The Additional Restrictions Grant was increased earlier this week, which allows the hair &…
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Hillsborough nail salon, Nails For You, has been recognised by Sheffield Council for its striking Christmas decorations, which have been the topic of conversation amongst locals. Featuring multiple Christmas trees, wrapped presents, faux snow, reindeer and plenty of lights, almost every inch of the salon space is covered in Christmas…
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The NHBF reported that 28% of UK hair and beauty salons have reported staff shortages owing to the emergence of the Omicron variant and the government’s Plan B. And today (21 December), chancellor Rishi Sunak MP has announced that the government is reintroducing the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to…
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