MOVERS & SHAKERS

Sbc The Great British Beauty Clean Up

The Great British Beauty Clean Up: What is the initiative set to tackle industry waste?

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 January 2025

Launching in March 2025, the campaign by the Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC) will bring together beauty brands and retailers to significantly reduce sector waste. The SBC was formed by the British Beauty Council (BBCo) in 2021 and will launch The Great British Beauty Clean Up during Waste Week (3-9 March).…

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Footlogix Insitute Of Podiatrists

Footlogix medi-pedi products endorsed by the Institute of Podiatrists

By Scratch Staff | 21 January 2025

Pediceutical footcare line, Footlogix®, has been endorsed by the Institute of Podiatrists (IOP), an organisation that represents podiatry professionals who are committed to advancing foot health standards. The two-year endorsement follows the successful completion of a rigorous evaluation, conducted by the Institute’s Medicines and Procedures Panel (MaPP). This review involved…

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Glitterbels The Nailist Programme

Glitterbels pros: reap education, rewards & discounts via The Nailist Programme

By Rebecca Hitchon | 16 January 2025

Staffordshire-based nail brand, Glitterbels, has launched The Nailist Programme as part of its mission to ‘help nail technicians elevate their craft, grow their businesses and push industry standards to new heights’. Designed by Glitterbels founders, Annabel and Elliott Maginnis, the programme serves to provide high-quality education, products and ongoing support…

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Hilary Hall

Hilary Hall steps down as NHBF chief executive

By Kat Hill | 25 September 2020

Chief executive of National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), Hilary Hall will be retiring on 30 September after seven years with the industry association. The decision to retire was originally shared with the NHBF board early this year but was then delayed due to coronavirus. Richard Lambert has been appointed…

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Coronavirus Nhs App

Coronavirus: Nail & beauty salons must display NHS QR code by 24 September

By Helena Biggs | 22 September 2020

Nail & beauty businesses and barbershops in England and Wales must register for an official NHS QR code and display the official NHS QR poster from 24 September 2020. The code allows for clients to be contacted quickly and easily should a fellow client or staff member in a salon…

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Coronavirus Mask 2

Coronavirus: Tighter penalties announced for those not following rules

By Helena Biggs | 22 September 2020

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has today (22 September) announced tighter penalties for those not complying with government measures to curb coronavirus. The move follows a dramatic increase in the transmission rate of coronavirus, and the possible onset of a second wave in the UK. In a parliamentary speech, he touched…

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Woman Skincare

Covid-19 pandemic prompts rise in use of skincare products

By Sophie Nutt | 18 September 2020

More U.S women are using skincare products compared to 12 months ago, according to research from The NPD Group. Close to 40% of skincare users reported using products more often now than in 2019. The use of standard products, such as cleansers and moisturisers, as well as treatments including exfoliators,…

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Cnd Gareth Pugh The Reconstruction

CND™ creates statement nail looks for Gareth Pugh’s The Reconstruction

By Sophie Nutt | 17 September 2020

Gareth Pugh has presented his SS21 runway collection as a ‘visual concept album’ titled The Reconstruction; for which Lauren Michelle Pires used CND™ to create an array of statement nail designs. Featuring 13 looks inspired by 13 iconic songs, the collection has been captured in 13 stills and 13 explosive…

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Imarni Nails Glamour Beauty Power List 2020

Glamour Beauty Power List 2020 Nail Artist/Influencer winner revealed

By Sophie Nutt | 17 September 2020

Glamour magazine has revealed the winners of its Glamour Beauty Power List Awards 2020. The nominees were selected by the Glamour beauty team and a panel of experts that boast a wealth of experience and expertise within the beauty industry, including Val Garland, Larry King, Patrick Wilson and Dija Ayodele.…

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