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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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Sally Salon Services has supported three charities this year by donating money raised through customer donations and in-store events. The beauty and hair product supplier raised £30,000 in total for The Little Princess Trust, which it has supported since 2013. This charity provides real hair wigs free of charge to children…
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The Edge Nails has revealed it’s new and improved range of nail tools for techs. Aiding precision, the new tools feature pillow packaging and see rejuvenated versions of the Cuticle Nipper, Straight Scissors and Cuticle Pusher. Shop the tools via www.edgenails.co.uk
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OPI is harnessing ‘Colour is the Answer’ as its brand message and core vision to aid its mission to transform the world with colour. This message will be at the core of its content creation, campaigns and products. “Most women know that colour can help them express themselves,” shares OPI…
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NailBuff, a nail colour matching app, has revealed a new feature that connects users with local salons and nail technicians. The app sees a touch screen-controlled colour spectrum that the user can move through, as well as the ability to import an image or even use the phone’s camera to…
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After taking over the business five years ago, Scratch Nail and Beauty Studio has gone from strength to strength thanks to Chantal Welvaert “Scratch Nail and Beauty Studio opened 14 years ago,” reveals Chantal. “I started working at the salon 11 years ago before taking over the business over. “I…
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