In need of support? Check out the Facebook group to empower beauty pros
Beauty therapist Zaara King is a woman on a mission; a mission to help fellow pros avoid burnout and create a better balance between their work and personal lives. Zaara ‘learnt the hard way’ when it came to balancing her business with family time and continued development. Keen to share…
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Meet the 9 year-old who has launched her own nail polish line
Lola Marie may only be nine years old, but she’s already a business owner and entrepreneur in her own right, having launched her nail polish line Lola Marie Polish to increase awareness of her condition, spina bifida. Spina bifida is a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal…
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Country club offers to fix broken nails caused by golfing at onsite beauty salon
A beauty salon is to be installed at the Calderfields Hotel Golf and Country Club in Walsall to fix broken nails that occur during a round of golf. Bosses said they have received numerous requests from members for a beauty parlour and nail bar, as it is not uncommon for…
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Irish confederation calls for VAT to be reduced in beauty sector
The Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation Ireland (HABIC) has launched the WAX the VAT campaign, to lobby the Irish government to reduce VAT in the Irish beauty sector from 13.5% to 9%. It has undertaken the industry’s first economic report which supports its efforts, with the next step being to apply…
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UK may allow animal testing on cosmetic ingredients for first time since 1998
The Home Office has admitted in a letter this week to animal protection organisation, Cruelty Free International that animal testing for cosmetic ingredients, including those used solely in cosmetics may be allowed for some ingredients. This is a turn around on the government’s position which has been held since 1998.…
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35% of UK online shoppers will only purchase from responsible brands
Research from Empathy.co, the global commerce search and discovery platform, has discovered that 35% of UK online shoppers will only associate with ‘responsible’ brands – such as those that treat staff fairly, source goods ethically, and do not misuse consumer data. The data was obtained through 4,000 UK online shoppers,…
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Nail artist, Celina Rydén, shares skills via online nail education platform
Globally renowned Swedish nail artist, Celina Rydén, has launched online nail education platform, My Nail Academy (MNA), offering a wealth of courses for nailists keen to improve skills. MNA offers technical courses on shaping, structure, extensions using forms, baby boomers and the French reverse technique – as well as Celina’s…
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Barry M supports charity mani challenge with nail polish launch
Barry M has launched a limited edition nail polish named after Esme Lucas, a nine-year-old girl who was diagnosed with leukaemia earlier this year. The nail shade, which Esme named herself, is called ‘Esme’s Deep Marine’ and is a holographic blue sparkly colour. The brand were inspired by Esme’s story…
Read MoreInstagram movement encourages hand model diversity in adverts
Model, Maxey Greene has launched the Instagram account All Hands Are Good Hands, which is dedicated to showcasing hands of all shapes, sizes and features. Maxey was inspired to create the account when she posted a photo of her manicure one Tuesday. “In tiny font in the corner of the…
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Revealed: Cosmetic procedure guidance for young adults, parents & mature adults
New advice about how to feel good in our own skin and how to make informed decisions about cosmetic treatments is being launched by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), supported by the British Beauty Council and the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP). This advice has been created with three…
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