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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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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! After the nail art madness that occasions such as Halloween and bonfire night serve up, and before the festive requests come flooding in, consider chic, stripped back designs for an on-trend alternative amidst the chaos. Striking nail…
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HD Brows has launched a limited edition ‘Best of Beauty Box’, packed with an assortment of HD Brows products worth over £210. Available to both professionals and consumers, it’s been designed with make-up lovers and HD Brows stockists in mind and includes: Eye Define, Intense Black – A long-lasting, waterproof…
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Beauty and nail salons are among the fastest growing categories on the high street, according to results published by American Express Shop Small. Despite the high street witnessing closures (owing to an increase in online shopping), the study shows that the independent retail sector is set to experience net growth…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, painted poppies on her nails in honour of Remembrance Day. “These nails were created using Gelish colours Sheek White for my middle and ring finger and Angling For A Kiss on my other fingers,…
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Why nails? I loved my role as a biology teacher, but in the end nails won. I find it more rewarding, less stressful and very therapeutic. My nail career offers more freedom and less paperwork, but I do miss the school’s teacher community and all of the fun activities we…
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Create definition and a striking silhouette with the Sienna X Contour Brush. Developed with the help of brand ambassador, Carly Hobbs, the dual-ended contour brush helps create definition when used with tanning products. The thicker end is perfect for the cheeks and forehead, while the thinner tip is precise for…
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