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NHBF unveils Survive & Thrive initiative to help hair & beauty pros navigate business challenges
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has launched Survive & Thrive: a transformational programme designed to help professionals navigate challenges and opportunities in the sector. The programme, unveiled at an event in London on 27 January, provides businesses with tools including budget impact calculators, pricing strategy guides, employment support resources…
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Homeless to home salon success: a Staffordshire nail tech’s inspiring journey
“I became homeless when I was 21; I had just split up from my partner of five years and my friends and family were unable to help me,” explains Isabelle Pattissier of Chesterton business, Drop Dead Beauty. “I stored some things at my mum’s, told her I was living with…
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Self-employment help for nail techs: legal, financial & operational considerations
All the legal, financial and operational factors to consider before making those all-important choices… Deciding to become a self-employed nail tech is just the beginning, and we’re here to help you navigate it all. From choosing whether to work from home or as a mobile tech, to deciding which insurance…
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Create a high-impact nail look with LCN’s sparkly new top coat product. Ideal for retailing, the Moon Metal Top Coat contains platinum, light-reflecting particles for a shiny nail look when worn alone. It can also be used over colour to create a mesmerising multi-tonal effect. It is available individually and…
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Add to your crystal collection with the latest launch from Crystal Parade. The new Cute Mood colour mix features 200 Swarovski crystals in shades of light rose, rose, fuchsia, white opal and AB. The mix is designed to complement Swarovski’s Crystal Pixie product in Cute Mood, which contains a 5g…
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Pop starlet and former X-Factor finalist, Amelia Lily, will be performing at Scratch Magazine’s Summer Party in July. The pretty singer – renowned for her powerful vocals – will be sure to get the party started on 23 July at Tropicana Beach Club as she performs some of her Top…
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Jane Iredale has launched three new lip gloss shades that are ideal for retailing. Made to capture the essential summer look, the new shades include Martini, a creamy beige, Pink Lady, a creamy pink and Hot Cider, a creamy gold. All three glosses are encased in the brand’s new-look packaging,…
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Izabelle Hammon has unveiled four pretty pastel nail shades; available in both Calgel for pros and iZ Nail Lacquer. Inspired by pretty flowers, Blooming Beautiful features Wild Sage, a light green, Forget Me Not, a powder blue, Lily Romance, a chalky pink and Wisteria Line, a pale purple with a subtle…
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An international make-up artist recently hosted a Marvelbrow Masterclass for 30 Training Solutions educators. Organised by Salon System, the event saw Kamanza Amihyia demonstrate how to contour brows using a combination of three shades to suit a client’s natural colouring. She also spoke about current trends, including the demand for…
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