Beauty advent calendars are most searched-for for calendars in UK
Beauty advent calendars are most searched for calendars in UK Research by Beauty Daily has revealed that advent calendars are one of the fastest-growing gifting options in the UK, with beauty-focused offerings leading the way. Beauty Daily by Clarins examined Google search data which revealed that searches for advent calendars…
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Hair & beauty industry invitees welcomed by the King
Hair & beauty industry invitees welcomed by the King In November 2022, several National Hair & Beauty Federation members attended the Small Business Reception held by HM King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. Previously this year, the Palace had asked the NHBF to nominate members who have had an impact…
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Nails.INC & Percy Pig pair up for scented nail polish launch
Nails.INC & Percy Pig pair up for scented nail polish launch British nailcare brand, Nails.INC, has teamed up with popular confectionery character, Percy Pig, to launch a Percy scented nail polish duo. Percy, a creation by M&S, first hit shelves as a gummy sweet in 1992 and is the most…
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‘Viva Magenta’ is Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2023
‘Viva Magenta’ is Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2023 Pantone, the world renowned source of colour expertise, has unveiled PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta as its Colour of the Year 2023. For 24 years, Pantone’s Colour of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion,…
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CEW UK partners with John Bell & Croyden to launch independent beauty brand award
CEW UK partners with John Bell & Croyden to launch independent beauty brand award CEW UK, which serves to develop careers and knowledge of the beauty industry for its members, has teamed up with luxury London pharmacy, John Bell & Croyden, to launch a 225th Anniversary Award. This initiative is…
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62% of Gen Z use social media to suss out beauty trends
In the UNiDAYS Beauty Report 2022, which surveyed 4,845 students, it has been revealed that 62% of UK students say that they use social media to suss out the latest beauty trends, with Instagram being the go-to destination for the vast majority (80%). Video tutorials prove popular among students as it…
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Two nail artists make top 10 in the NHBF’s Top 100 Influencer Index
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) announced the top 20 hair and beauty influencers in its Top 100 Influencer Index at Electric Space, London on 13 November. The index, sponsored by Pirkx, City & Guilds and the Hair & Beauty Charity, recognises those in the industry that use social…
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NHBF urges Chancellor to protect the hair & beauty sector with 6-point plan
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has urged the Chancellor, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, to adopt a six-point plan to protect the hair and beauty sector. Stressing that the hair and beauty sector is experiencing a ‘cost of doing business’ crisis, with energy and business costs escalating, the…
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OPI appoints Harriet Westmoreland as global brand ambassador
Internationally renowned nail professional, Harriet Westmoreland, has been appointed as global brand ambassador for OPI. The talented tech, who boasts over 272,000 followers on Instagram and counts celebrities such as TV’s Rochelle Humes as a regular client, is known for her meticulous and minimal nail styles and is ‘thrilled’ with…
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Dublin Nail Championships 2022: The results
The Federation of Nail Professionals administered the Dublin Nail Championships at the Professional Beauty & Hair expo in Dublin, 6-7 November. Nail pros battled it out cross categories including UV Gel Polish Professional and Instagram Photographic, with acclaimed judges scoring on a variety of criteria. UV Gel Polish Professional 1st…
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18% increase in sales of nail units compared to pre-pandemic, according to NPD group
According to The NPD Group, there has been an 18% increase in sales of nail units compared to pre-pandemic levels. The research also showed that unit sales of prestige make-up products declined 20% from January to the end of August 2022, compared to the same period in 2019. In addition,…
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Nail Bar Boys TV series nominated for award
BBC Three documentary, Nail Bar Boys, which follows the lives of six nail techs in Liverpool, has been nominated for a Royal Television Society award. The Royal Television Society North West Awards 2022 will take place on 26 November in Manchester, and sees Nail Bar Boys up for the title…
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4 in 5 consumers struggle to trust beauty brand transparency, according to Provenance report
Beauty brands are facing more challenges than just creating the best product in their relevant field. Now, when consumers buy beauty products, they are wanting more than the benefits to their body, they are also wanting to know that the product is sustainable and the brand who produce it has…
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Professional nailcare market in the UK grows by 3.4% in 12 months
Kline Group has announced in a recent report that the UK’s professional nailcare market has reached £42 million, growing at 3.4% in 2021, compared to 2020. In the report, this growth was put down to the fact that most marketers restocked their inventory in 2021 as the salons reopened, which…
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Tom Daley announced as Rimmel’s first global male ambassador
Rimmel London is making a splash as it has announced that Olympic diver, Tom Daley is Rimmel’s first global male ambassador. The signing of the Olympic gold medallist and double world champion is part of Rimmel’s mission to break down beauty boundaries and Tom will join the cast of faces…
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