MOVERS & SHAKERS
Maximalist manicures & 3 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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Time is running out to WIN a Light Elegance prize for your nail art
The February Scratch Snap competition is closing! Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge that invites nail pros to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme. Simply snap a pic of the design on yourself, nail tips or a client – and you could be…
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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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Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has today (22 February) revealed that Scotland will return to a geographic levels system when the national lockdown ends. Sturgeon is expected to unveil her roadmap out of lockdown for Scotland tomorrow (23 February). This news will indicate the ‘likely phasing’ of the gradual lifting…
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The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Iona Wallace. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for February & created nail designs inspired by ‘Love is all around’ in the bid to win a prize from Sweet Squared. Judged…
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The Prime Minister’s roadmap to exit lockdown could see businesses given one week’s notice to reopen, as part of a four-part plan. It has been reported that restrictions will be eased on a step-by-step basis across the whole of England, avoiding a return to the previous system of regional tiers.…
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Sarah Brenton-Sara, lecturer in Level 2 & 3 Nail Services & Beauty Therapy at Truro & Penwith College, reveals what her students achieved at their annual Cornish Skills competition… Here we are again with another remote competition and this time it is our annual Cornish Skills competition. Last year showed us the amazing…
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The lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland will remain in force until 1 April, meaning non-essential businesses such as hair and beauty salons will remain closed. Health officials have said they want to avoid a possible rise in cases around St Patrick’s Day on 17 March. In a news conference, First…
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The Scottish Government has launched the Mobile and Home-Based Close Contact Services Fund to help businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund is for owners and operators of mobile and home-based close contact service businesses. Employees of such businesses should speak with their employer regarding eligibility for support through…
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