Celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec, announced as KISS Nails brand ambassador
Fashion nail and lash manufacturer, KISS Products Inc, has announced celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec, as brand ambassador for its Salon X-tend LED Soft Gel System. As a renowned nail artist, educator & entrepreneurship coach, Julie offers expertise and inspiration for KISS, ranging from nail health to trends. In her role…
Read MoreRevealed: the beauty industry’s key asks ahead of the general election
In preparation for the UK general election on 4 July 2024, the British Beauty Council has issued policy priorities to future-proof the hair and beauty sector. The organisation sourced feedback from those working in and buying from the industry to compile the key asks. These fall into four areas: tax…
Read MoreSession manicurist opens London salon focused on nailcare memberships
Centred on nailcare memberships and flexible pay-as-you-go nail services, Manicured London has opened in Hackney Wick. Founded by session manicurist & educator, Tinu Bello, the East London space has inclusivity and affordability at its core, as Bello explains: “Manicured London began as a concept I scribbled in notes on my…
Read MoreSalonCycle launches to help UK hair & beauty salons recycle waste
International recycling company, TerraCycle, has launched SalonCycle in the UK: a scheme to help hair and beauty pros and salons divert their hard-to-recycle waste from landfill and incineration. Following a successful launch in the US, SalonCycle’s UK unveiling offers a simple and convenient recycling solution to businesses in England, Scotland,…
Read MoreScratch team scoops 2nd place at Studex Golf Day fundraiser
An impressive £30,000 was raised for the We Are All Making A Difference charity at the annual Studex Golf Day. The provider of piercing products and training has been hosting the fundraising event for over 20 years, and raised over £500,000. The Studex Golf Day attracts around 100 players a…
Read MoreSkincare mogul, Eve Taylor, awarded Damehood for contributions to business
Eve Taylor, founder of Eve Taylor London, has been appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours List. This accolade recognises her contributions to business in the aromatherapy and skincare industry. She founded Eve Taylor London in 1968, combining aromatherapy principles…
Read MoreCelebrities investigate beauty trends & treatments for TV series
Entertainer & radio presenter, Debbie McGee, has teamed up with actress & producer, Debbie Arnold, to explore beauty treatment and wellbeing trends for a TV show, titled Beauty Investigates. Airing on Sky 186, Ayzat online and YouTube, the stars are joined by singer, Dee Anderson of Thunderbirds fame, and actress,…
Read MorePro Beauty & Hair Glasgow – Online Nail Competition 2024: THE RESULTS
The Federation of Nail Professionals and Professional Beauty hosted an online nail contest, revealing the results across five categories on 10 June. Categories were open to both students and professionals, with the competition hosted to recognise talent and creativity in Scotland. Judges were Marian Newman BEM, Kirsty Meakin, Hazel Dixon,…
Read MoreBritain’s high street shake-up: Nail, beauty & hair salons double in number in 15 years
Beauty salons, hairdressers and takeaways have surged in number on Britain’s high streets in the past 15 years, replacing banks and clothes shops. A report by policy and research consultancy, Public First, analysed official datasets, which included details of VAT-registered businesses in the UK. This analysis found that hairdressers and…
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