NHBF Snap Poll shows urgent need for financial support in hair & beauty industry
A snap poll by the NHBF has demonstrated the urgent need for local authorities in England to process applications from hair & beauty salons and barbershops for the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG), as quickly as possible. The Additional Restrictions Grant was increased earlier this week, which allows the hair &…
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Love watercolour nail art? This Gelish product helps create it in seconds
Are you a fan of dreamy nail designs – but don’t have the time to craft detailed looks? Gelish has served up a product that allows marble and watercolour effects on nails to be created in seconds. Gelish Blooming Gel, designed for use with Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish, is an…
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Sheffield nail salon receives council award for ‘Best Christmas Display’
Hillsborough nail salon, Nails For You, has been recognised by Sheffield Council for its striking Christmas decorations, which have been the topic of conversation amongst locals. Featuring multiple Christmas trees, wrapped presents, faux snow, reindeer and plenty of lights, almost every inch of the salon space is covered in Christmas…
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Covid-19: Statutory Sick Pay Rebate reintroduced to cover staff absence
The NHBF reported that 28% of UK hair and beauty salons have reported staff shortages owing to the emergence of the Omicron variant and the government’s Plan B. And today (21 December), chancellor Rishi Sunak MP has announced that the government is reintroducing the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to…
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Leeds nail tech scoops CND™ EMEA Education Star Award
Victoria Trafford, a nail and beauty educator from Leeds, has been awarded the CND™ EMEA Education Star accolade 2021. An education ambassador since 2017 for Sweet Squared (distributor of CND UK&I), Victoria teaches CND™, LASHUS, Light Elegance, Wax:one & MoroccanTan courses. She has been instrumental in the development of Sweet…
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Coronavirus: 28% of UK salons report staff shortages due to Omicron variant
It’s renowned as the busiest time of year for the beauty sector, with clients booking festive nail services, hair cuts or some pre-Christmas pampering. Yet 28% of UK salon businesses have reported disruption to this busy period due to staff shortages and staff needing to self-isolate. The emergence of the…
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The mismatched mani: searches for ‘indie nails’ rise by 210%
Data by beauty trend forecaster, Spate, has revealed that ‘indie’, or mismatched nails have experienced significant growth in the last year. The research, which focused on the US nail market, found a 210% rise in searches since 2020. In January 2021, Pinterest data revealed that user searches for ‘indie nails’ had…
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Accident prone? OPI introduces sturdy Star Light lamp for nail techs
Are you a little heavy handed with a tendency to drop your kit? OPI has designed an LED curing light with you in mind – featuring a two-year limited warranty. The Star Light is ergonomically tested in collaboration with nail pros across the globe. A spokesperson comments: “Star Light’s sturdy…
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Nail academy scoops 3 prizes at The Great British Hair & Beauty Awards
On 28 November 2021, The Great British Hair & Beauty Awards were hosted at The Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 hotel to celebrate the many individuals from the hair and beauty industries, from cosmetic companies and stylists, to hair and beauty businesses, academies and clinics. The awards were honoured by…
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Pro10 Beauty takes over LCN nail & beauty brand distribution in the UK
Pro10 Beauty has taken over distribution of the LCN brand in the UK from The Edge Nails & Beauty, as of 17 November 2021. Spearheaded by Iain Wood, formerly of The Edge Nails, as commercial director, and Annika Meek as client relationship director, Pro10 Beauty aims to provide beauty professionals…
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Get winter nail styles all wrapped up with this 6-piece Halo gel polish collection
Pure Nails, the company behind the Halo Gel Polish line, has unveiled its winter 2021 nail colour collection, Winter in New York. Comprising six bold gel polish shades, clients can fully immerse themselves in the city that never sleeps with each shade aptly named after a different New York attraction.…
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Looking to take nail looks to a new dimension? Check out Artistic’s 6 Chrome Pens
Ideal for party season and beyond, Artistic Nail Design has launched six easy to use Chrome nail art pens, allowing techs to create an eye-catching chrome effect nail look in just minutes. With unmatched reflective chrome finishes that are unable to be replicated with standard gel polishes or lacquers, clients…
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Offer strength, style & length for nails with Magnetic’s PowerGel
Add length and even create extreme shades with the easy-to-use PowerGel range from Magnetic Nail Design. Serving up the feel of L&P acrylic but curing like a gel, the system offers control over nail enhancements and is easy to use with tips and forms, or even for a natural nail overlay.…
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Pantone unveils ‘Very Peri’ as Color of the Year 2022
‘Very Peri’, a periwinkle blue hue with a violet red undertone, has been unveiled as the Pantone Color of the Year for 2022. The global colour authority has picked the shade (PANTONE 17-3938) as ‘ symbol of the global zeitgeist of the moment and the transition we are going through’. …
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Are these the sparkliest Lecenté nail art glitters yet?
Add the ultimate eye-catching sparkle to nail designs this party season and beyond with three dazzling multi-glitz nail art glitters from Lecenté. Opal, Aphrodite and Sunbeam are packed with various sized cuts of glitter, attracting attention and glinting in every light. Affording a stunning finish when used alone or over…
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