Effortlessly build & update your beauty business website with Vagaro’s MySite
Global salon, spa and fitness booking and management software, Vagaro, has launched MySite, helping businesses to easily create sophisticated websites to increase brand visibility. MySite is a website builder with booking system, using which business owners, regardless of their web development skill, can completely customise their online customer experiences with…
Read MoreHappy Paul takes to streets of London for mood-lifting ‘dry January’ giveaway
If you’re in London this month, keep your eyes peeled for Happy Paul founder, Paul Gerrard, and his dog, Reggie. They’re giving away the skincare and bodycare brand’s Moisturiser to spread positivity and hydrate this ‘dry January’. Lucky recipients of the moisturiser are invited to donate what they feel it…
Read MoreWant to feel inspired & empowered in your beauty business? Check out the She’s Bossed It podcast
Sharing motivational talks, inspirational stories and the secrets and strategies to her success in the beauty industry, Beauty Business Academy founder, Layla Tourh, has launched her She’s Bossed It podcast on all major podcast platforms. With a range of industry experience from owning a salon, distributing for top beauty brands,…
Read MoreRevealed: Scratch magazine’s most-loved cover of 2023
Scratch is renowned for its striking, nail-focused front covers that have grabbed attention since the magazine’s launch in May 2003. But which was the most-loved cover of 2023? Readers were invited to vote for their favourite image from 1-31 December, and the results showed the varied and eclectic tastes of…
Read MoreNail & beauty names recognised in King’s New Year Honours List 2024
His Majesty’s New Year Honours List 2024 has been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people from all walks of life across the UK. Two beauty names have been awarded… Jane Boardman Founding chair of the British Beauty Council (BBCo) & CEO of communications agency, M&C Saatchi Talk,…
Read MoreHere’s what the Pantone Color of the Year 2024 means for beauty
Peach Fuzz has been announced as the Pantone Color of the Year 2024: a ‘compassionate and nurturing soft peach shade, conveying a heartfelt kindness’. The global colour authority chooses a different shade annually to support colour decisions for brands and manufacturers, and the hue supports trends across fashion, beauty and…
Read MoreCosmetics ingredients information is at your fingertips with this mobile app
On average, European consumers use over seven different cosmetics daily, but do you know about their ingredients? European personal care association, Cosmetics Europe, is on a mission to drive transparency and improve cosmetics ingredients knowledge, with the launch of the COSMILE Europe app. Allowing users to scan an ingredients list…
Read MoreWinners announced in To Stiletto & Beyond nail competition
Nailympia London introduced the To Stiletto & Beyond competition at the end of November 2023, recognising nine winners across three divisions. In an unprecedented move, the team at Nailympia took a series of requests to appeal scores from the latest Nailympia London, to a new level. “After noting that the…
Read MoreTreatwell appoints CEO to streamline salon & customer experience via technology
Digital marketplace expert, Claire Davenport, has been appointed as CEO of Treatwell, the platform that supports beauty and wellness treatment bookings across Europe. Davenport, who has served as CEO of small-business marketplace, Not On The High Street, and on the board of global consumer reviews website, Trustpilot plc, hopes to…
Read MoreAutumn Budget 2023: 5 points to note for nail & beauty pros
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented the Autumn Budget Statement to parliament today, 22 November, and declared Britain’s economy as ‘back on track’. With goals to reward hard work, here’s a summary of the measures worth noting for employees and self-employed workers: 1. National Insurance contributions cut by 2%.…
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