Nail, beauty & aesthetics salon, Pre-, welcomes all into second London location
Multi-service salon brand, Pre-, has expanded into a second premises in Parsons Green, South West London. Scratch paid a visit to the brand’s flagship salon in Islington last year, to meet founder, Mimi Gaston-Kennedy, a beauty PR specialist who created Pre- around the ‘idea that beauty treatments help [clients] to…
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Skincare 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…
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Beauty pros: Here’s how to communicate well with your clients & retain them
Mastering the art of effective communication with your clients is essential for retaining their loyalty. You can build strong relationships with clients by actively listening to their needs, feedback, addressing any concerns promptly and providing an exceptional customer service. This ensures that they feel valued and understood. Within my salon,…
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I’m a fully booked nail tech. What do I do next?
One of the most baffling things I see happening in the nail and beauty industry is independent pros boasting of fully booked diaries – but then closing them to new clients out of fear. This fear is of overwhelm, losing it all and of what others might think of them,…
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Recruitment challenges ‘a concern’ for beauty industry, says NHBF
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has released key findings from its quarterly State of the Industry survey, highlighting ongoing challenges for the sector – despite signs of a gradual recovery. Finding reveal that 73% of the 493 survey respondents across the UK are finding it harder to find…
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Nail Tech Talk: Bethany Mann of Beth’s Beauty
Hand-painted nail artist, Bethany Mann of Beth’s Beauty, Cambridge, shares her love for creating detailed designs and reveals where she finds inspiration for her bright and bold artistry… Having had a passion for nails from a young age, Bethany loved art and studied the subject in school, which inspired her…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Eleven Kings, Royston
Explore Eleven Kings salon as Jess Dickerson discusses its pink and green colour scheme and reveals her future plans in the beauty industry… Despite not enjoying doing her own nails, Jess loved the idea of styling others’ nails. In October 2021, she enrolled in training with Next Step Beauty via…
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British Beauty Council launches membership programme to increase opportunities for beauty workers
The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has introduced a membership programme to ‘increase educational, networking and lobbying opportunities for people working in various corners of the beauty industry’. British Beauty Council membership enables beauty industry professionals to access events, exclusive data, breaking news reports and business guidance, as well as play…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Studio, Doncaster
Creating a tranquil salon space in The Studio, Doncaster, for her clients to unwind, find out about Lian Davey’s neutral décor choices and the vibes she hopes to create… Having worked in the law sector since her teens, Lian entered the beauty industry after the birth of her son, enrolling…
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Mayfair celebrity beauty hotspot marks 10-year milestone
Luxury boutique salon, Nails & Brows Mayfair, is marking a decade of beauty services since its opening in March 2014. The team at Nails & Brows Mayfair consists of 22 beauty experts, who deliver a range of services to clients including celebrities and royals, serving up manicures, pedicures, lash extensions…
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