Sustainable Beauty Coalition chair scoops Outstanding Achievement Award
Jayn Sterland, managing director of Weleda and chair of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition, has been recognised with an Outstanding Achievement Award. Presented at the Natural & Organic Products Europe (NOPEX) trade show by Millie Kendall OBE, founder & CEO of the British Beauty Council, the award recognises Jayn’s tireless efforts…
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Nail tech launches scholarship to support drag community
On hearing about the difficult experiences of clients from the drag community, Melanie Garlick of Cruelty Free Clawz has launched The Cruelty Free Clawz Scholarship, offering support to three up-and-coming UK drag artists. “While television shows have been hugely important in increasing the visibility of drag, there has been a…
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Bournemouth nail tech creates online security course to protect nail businesses & their clients
A whopping $3.25 billion is generated by cyber crime on social media and 160,000 Facebook profiles are hacked every day. While many of us would say that we are cyber crime savvy, what precautions do you take to ensure that not only your information but also your client’s data is…
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London Business Hub announces support for small & medium beauty businesses
The London Business Hub, a platform full of free business information and advice, has announced the launch of a service to help London businesses, including in the beauty sector, find trusted expert advice and free support tailored to their needs. Launching in the boroughs of Wandsworth, Southwark and Lambeth and…
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M+ platform launches to change the narrative around menopause in the salon
Specialist in oncology therapies, skincare and wellbeing for cancer patients, Jennifer Young, has launched the M+ (The Menopause Plus) platform. Best known for her cancer training for beauty pros and Beauty Despite Cancer skincare line, Jennifer’s M+ forum is designed to make the narrative around menopause more positive. The website…
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Spring Statement 2022: What it means for nail & beauty businesses
Today (23 March), Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his Spring Statement to Parliament, with a number of actions to help support households and businesses. The Statement reads: “The invasion [of Ukraine] has created significant uncertainty in the global economy, particularly in energy markets. The sanctions and strong response by the UK…
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Personal care industry demands commercial energy bill rebate
The hair, beauty and barbering sectors have called for an energy bill rebate ahead of Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement 2022. An energy bill rebate was offered to domestic homes in February, and so now the personal care sector hopes that a business rebate will become available, due to significantly increasing…
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Check out the wearable nail brush designed to prevent repetitive strain injury
Natalie Havariyoun, a former NHS worker knowledgeable in repetitive strain injury in the hand, wrist and elbow, has put her expertise to practice by La Brush, a handy nail brush coined as ‘the only wearable brush in the world’. Founded in 2021, Natalie’s company, Manicure Project, boasts two La Brush…
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Bio Sculpture collaborates with Anya Hindmarch for London nail bar launch
Bio Sculpture has teamed up with British fashion designer, Anya Hindmarch, to provide fashion-forward nail looks for trend-conscious Londoners. Anya’s Colour Therapy Nails Bar is a pop-up nail bar at the Anya Village on Pont Street, Belgravia, London, open seven days and featuring space for four clients at a time.…
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Here’s how the beauty sector is taking steps to become more sustainable
Jayn Sterland, chair of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition & MD of Weleda, shares what the SBC has been doing to support the industry’s eco-efforts… Last year, it seemed that ‘sustainability’ within beauty became the new buzzword. We saw the UK host the United Nations climate summit – COP26, the launch…
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