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NHBF unveils Survive & Thrive initiative to help hair & beauty pros navigate business challenges

By Helena Biggs | 7 February 2025

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

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 February 2025

“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

By Lilly Delmage | 5 February 2025

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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Consultants unveil beauty business analysing programme

By Kat Hill | 15 May 2017

Are you keen to give your business an edge? Beauty industry consultant, The Red Tree, has launched a 360-degree review to help beauty brands identify their key areas of weakness, gain valuable industry insight and expertise, and discover how to succeed in the challenging beauty industry. The signature RaceFit programme…

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CRAZY ANGEL unveils triple tanning launch

By Kat Hill | 15 May 2017

Prepare clients to bare thanks to the triple launch from Crazy Angel! The professional range see two new professional spray tan solutions, ensuring greater shade 
and application choice. To meet the growing popularity of self tan oils, Crazy Angel Gilded Mistress Spray Tan Dry Oil gives a golden glow and a…

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SAKS unveils new ‘Beauty Squad’

By Kat Hill | 14 May 2017

Hair and beauty salon group, Saks, has announced the line-up of a new ‘Saks Beauty Squad’, which sees five salon owners that will work with the group. The team is complied of experts in every aspect of beauty, from hands-on treatments to running successful beauty salons. As well as overseeing…

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WHAT I’M WEARING Emma Brock

By Kat Hill | 14 May 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Emma Brock has been wearing this futuristic linear design. “I created this design with the CND SHELLAC shade, Peacock Plume,” Emma explains. “I then cut strips of Minx to suit and apples down the centre of the nail. I sealed…

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SIZZLE & SPARKLE with Lecenté summer glitters

By Helena Biggs | 13 May 2017

Lecenté has unveiled eight summery glitter shades; ideal for funking up nail designs for holiday season. The sparkling new collection contains two Ultra Fine Glitters, two Iridescent Glitters, two classic Chromes and two Chameleon Chromes. From Boyfriend Blue to Girlfriend Pink and Copper Chrome to Purple Chameleon Chrome this collection…

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HIGH DEFINITION reveals future brow training dates

By Helena Biggs | 13 May 2017

High Definition has announced its brow training dates for May and June. Open to everyone, the two-day training course covers the skills needed to master the unique High Definition Brows experience. Classes are held at the brand’s state-of-the-art academies in Leeds, Milton Keynes and Glasgow, and at an exclusive pop-up…

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