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.…
Read MoreNailympia 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…
Read MoreImportant 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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Celebrity nail technician, Harriet Westmoreland, has been announced as the National Hair & Beauty Federation‘s (NHBF) Top 3 Influencer 2021 at an awards presentation in London. The organisation launched nominations for its Top 100 Influencers List in July 2021 to recognise those that use social media to influence, educate and…
Read MoreThe Gel Bottle Inc has opened its first Mani Pedi Spa, Create & Coat, in Harvey Nichols, Manchester. Featuring an Insta-worthy interior, the space offers trending nail art and classic hand and foot pampering using The Gel Bottle Inc and Peacći products, and will welcome VIP nail artists for appearances.…
Read MoreA pair of friends will open Bedfordshire’s first co-working wellness hub, Creative Hub Studio, at the end of November 2021. Caroline Flynn and Amanda Murdoch, who between them have amassed 76 years’ experience in the beauty and wellness sectors, decided to launch the Creative Hub Studio after seeing professionals struggling…
Read MoreThe Hair & Beauty Charity, which offers financial assistance to hairdressers, barbers and beauty professionals affected by illness, disability, bereavement, homelessness, domestic violence and financial hardship, has announced that it has received registered charitable status in Scotland. The charity’s beneficiaries, of whom 10% currently live in Scotland, are supported with…
Read MoreBritish Beauty Council‘s Sustainable Beauty Coalition has created the Planet Positive Beauty Guide; an industry guide featuring easy-to-digest information to help consumers make greener beauty choices more confidently. A study conducted by tech-company Provenance and online beauty retailer, Cult Beauty, surveyed the attitudes of more than 23,000 beauty shoppers and…
Read MoreCheryl Walker, a nail technician from Dudley, Staffordshire, has been awarded a PHAB Service Star; a measure of service and performance excellence in the hair and beauty sector. The owner of Cheryl’s Nail Design Ltd had her practice assessed rigorously during the process, with the PHAB Service Stars organisation measuring…
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