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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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Gellux adds to core collection with No Wipe Top Coat

By Kat Hill | 24 November 2018

Salon System has announced added a No Wipe Top Coat to the Gellux Soak-Off Gel Polish collection. The new No Wipe Top Coat is a shiny, inhibition layer free top coat. It doesn’t need to be wiped with Gellux Prep & Wipe and cures without any sticky residue. The new top coat is…

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Offer lash lifts with LASHUS training from Sweet Squared

By Helena Biggs | 23 November 2018

Sweet Squared has added the Lashus brand to its portfolio – offering professionals training in lash lifting services. Lashus provides consistent uplifting, volume-enhancing lashes, and can create classic, natural look or dramatic enhancements. The lift works with the client’s natural lashes to create the appearance of longer, thicker and more visible lashes.…

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See super cyber nail styling with Mavala polish collection

By Kat Hill | 23 November 2018

Get set to create intergalactic effects with Mavala’s new Cyber Collection. The collection see high-shine chrome, foil-effect lacquers in six futuristic shades: shimmering, vibrant fuchsia, Cyber Pink; dusty, rose gold, Cyber Blush; platinum-bright, Cyber Silver; purple shimmer-infused Cyber Violet; glittering gold, Cyber Gold; ice-cold Cyber Blue. The colours are available in…

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How to attract clients with your nail photos & videos

By Scratch Staff | 22 November 2018

Award-winning nail vlogger, Natasha Lee, reveals why you should embracing editing to creating striking nail snaps & content to attract attention… Editing sounds daunting, and even though I spend about 80% of my time editing, it still causes me stress! However, for business promotion, a plethora of tools are available…

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Speakeasy style pedicure room for gents opens in London

By Helena Biggs | 22 November 2018

A gentleman’s pedicure room has opened in London – offer a menu of manicure and pedicure treatments ‘for the modern man’. Located in a speakeasy-style space at the back of Sharps Barber & Shop on Windmill Street, Aldwyn & Sons was founded out of a desire to make men feel…

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Gift clients a Christmas glow with MoroccanTan sets

By Sophie Nutt | 21 November 2018

MoroccanTan has revealed three Christmas gift sets ideal for retailing to clients seeking a natural-looking winter glow. With Christmas and New Year parties just around the corner, be there for when clients need an at-home solution to a sunless tan that looks natural. These MoroccanTan gift sets can also act…

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