Covid-19: Face mask mandate to end from 27 January 2022
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has announced that England’s Plan B restrictions will end on 27 January 2022. This means face coverings will no longer be mandatory inside public places and will no longer be required in nail & beauty salons. However, the PM did say that it was time to…
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UK sees 46% increase in prestige beauty sales from 2020-2021
The UK saw a 46% increase in prestige beauty sales in week 51 (ending 25 December 2021) compared to the same week in 2020. Research by The NPD Group also found a 20% increase when compared to pre-pandemic figures in the same period in 2019. Despite uncertainty with additional restrictions…
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Revealed: Trading requirements for UK personal care sector in 2022
The British Beauty Council has announced it is working with the UK government to inform businesses in the personal care industry of changes to previous rules for importing and exporting with the European Union. As of 1 Jan 2022, professionals in the personal care sector must now complete customs declarations…
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Beauty B Corps form coalition to improve sustainability standards of industry
26 certified B Corporations within the beauty industry have teamed together to form the B Corp Beauty Coalition, with the aim of improving social and environmental practices of the industry. Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are businesses that balance purpose with profit. They are legally required to consider the…
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Covid-19: Welsh government confirm £120m support for personal care sector
The Welsh government has confirmed that an additional £120m of funding will be made available to the personal care sector to support businesses that have been, and are impacted, by the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant between 13 December 2021 and 14 February 2022. On 22 December 2021, the…
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OPI & Xbox announce nail polish collaboration featuring 12 shades
OPI has announced a collaboration with Xbox for its Spring 2022 collection. Inspired by the colourful gaming world, 12 hues have been created to bring the virtual world to life. The shades available: Quest for Quartz- a shimmery rose quartz Pixel Dust- a shimmery mauve pink Racing for Pinks- a…
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Struggling with nail glitter removal? This Morgan Taylor range makes it easy
Do you love sparkly nails but find glitter tricky to remove? Morgan Taylor has unveiled a peel-off glitter range of nail lacquers; ideal for in-salon or at-home mani/pedis. Ideal for a night on the town or special occasion, Peel-Off Glitter is a 2-in-1 glitter and base formula, meaning there’s no…
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Ready to indulge? Check out these 3 decadent nail shades from Halo Gel Polish
For many, January marks a time to throw away the festive treats; but fear not – you can still get your chocolate fix with three indulgent shades from Halo Gel Polish. Presented in oh-so cute Chocolate Box-style packaging, Pure Nails has served up Decadence, a deep cocoa; Indulgence a creamy…
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Cultural Style Week launches to celebrate beauty, hair & fashion diversity
Tech entrepreneur, Candy-Ellie Graham, has founded Cultural Style Week, a movement that will take place 21-27 May 2022 to encourage people to boldly embrace their cultural heritage through fashion, hair and beauty. In partnership with hair and beauty platform, StylzMag, Cultural Style Week will open with a fashion show and…
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Industry bodies urge local authorities to allocate Additional Restriction Grants to personal care
The British Beauty Council, along with the the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC), The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), the Hair & Barber Council, The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and the UK Spa Association, have written to every local authority in England to urge them…
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Covid-19: £19 million financial support for close contact services in Scotland
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced £19 million of financial support specifically for the close contact services sector in Scotland, including hair and beauty businesses. The First Minister said local authorities are currently working to get money into bank accounts as quickly as possible and British Beauty Council and BABTAC…
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BABTAC survey shows impact of Omicron variant on beauty industry
A survey conducted by the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has demonstrated the devastating impact that the Omicron Covid-19 variant and re-introduction of stricter government guidance, including increased social distancing measures and mask-wearing, has had on businesses within the beauty industry. The survey of 1002 BABTAC members…
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British Beauty Council’s CEO and chief operating officer recognised in 2022 New Year Honours
The British Beauty Council‘s CEO, Millie Kendall, and chief operating officer, Helena Grzesk, have been recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours List. Millie Kendall has been awarded with an OBE and Helena Grzesk with an MBE, in recognition of their efforts for the British Beauty Council and beauty sector…
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Braille your nails with salon charity drive
London based salon, Iris Avenue, has launched an initiative in a bid to raise money for the Royal National Institute of Blind People. The salon is asking salons and mobile therapists nationwide to provide a ‘Braille My Nails’ manicure and in turn, donate 10% of the sales of these manicures…
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Personal Care Services can apply for Additional Restrictions Grants
The latest guidance from the government has been announced that personal care services are eligible to apply for Additional Restrictions Grants (ARGs). On 21 December 2021, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced further financial support to aid businesses affected by the Omicron variant, which came in the form of an additional…
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