Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
British Beauty Council unveils campaign theme for 2024
The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has announced ‘A beauty industry that looks like you’ as its theme for the year. The focus is part of a campaign to find out what beauty means to its workers and consumers, and will be underpinned by the organisation’s biggest research project in its history, the Beauty Census. This will…
Read MoreCreate dreamy nail looks with Artistic Nail Design’s 6 spring shades
Artistic Nail Design has unveiled its spring 2024 colour collection, Lucid Blooms, inspired by the ‘hazy yet captivating memory of a dream’. Each of its six colours is available in Artistic Colour Gloss Soak-off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution Reactive Nail Lacquer and Perfect Dip & Brush Powder formulas to meet a variety of nail needs.…
Read MoreHair & Beauty Charity reports rise in professionals requesting help
The Hair & Beauty Charity has shared insight from the last five years of its work, revealing that there has been a 1,200% rise in the number of people aged 18-30 asking for help from the charity. Figures also show that there has been a 300% rise in male applicants aged 31-40. The statistics highlight…
Read MoreUK government to fully fund apprenticeships for small businesses
From 1 April 2024, the UK government will fully fund the cost of apprenticeship training for 16 to 21 year-olds in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Financed by a £60 million investment to enable up to 20,000 more apprenticeships, the decision follows calls by beauty industry bodies to introduce greater incentives for small business owners…
Read MoreBABTAC appoints beauty expert, Caroline Hirons, to its board of directors
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has appointed skincare expert & founder of the Skin Rocks brand and Beauty Backed Trust, Caroline Hirons, to its board of directors. As a board member, Caroline will use her platform and expertise to bring awareness and knowledge to BABTAC’s campaign work, which focuses on the…
Read MoreThe GelBottle Inc serves up 14 delectable nail colour & chrome delights for spring
Brighton-based nail brand, The GelBottle Inc – also known as TGB, has delivered 10 gel polish shades and four Studio Effects chrome pigments for spring 2024. The Daisy’s Diner collection, named after the brand’s founder, Daisy Kalnina, is influenced by delicious treats, and hues ranges from pretty pastels to fun fluorescents. The gel polish menu:…
Read MoreRevealed: Nail salons are the most common beauty business in the UK
Research from Money.co.uk Business has revealed the most common beauty trades across the UK. Analysing the type of beauty businesses that are most frequent in 20 of the UK’s biggest cities, the findings show that nail salons are the most common across the UK – with 2,106 salons recorded. Nail salons are followed by hair…
Read MoreEmbrace ‘Happy Vibes’ with Light Elegance’s ’60s-inspired spring nail colours
Light Elegance has revealed its spring 2024 colour collection, Happy Vibes, inviting nail pros on a trip back to the 1960s. Vivid blues, bright yellows, hot pinks and neon greens take inspiration from the groovy, happy vibes of the era. The collection comprises six crème shades, available in P+ Gel Polish for creamy soak-off colour…
Read MoreTravel ‘Across The Mani-verse’ with CND™’s vibrant spring nail shades
CND™ is inviting nail enthusiasts on a captivating colour journey with its spring 2024 collection, Across The Mani-verse. With six shades available in both CND Shellac™ Gel Polish and CND Vinylux™ Long Wear Polish, the mood-boosting, playful spring palette pays homage to an alternate reality, offering crème and holographic nail finishes. “We had so much…
Read MoreSpring Budget 2024: Key points to note for nail & beauty pros
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented the Spring Budget to parliament today, 6 March, in which he revealed the UK government’s spending plans for the year ahead. The focus was ‘a budget for long-term growth’ according to the Chancellor, who pledged ‘more investment, more jobs, better public services and lower taxes’ and noted that…
Read MoreBritish Beauty Council submits 5 proposals to government ahead of Spring Budget 2024
Today (6 March), Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, will present the Spring Budget to parliament, revealing the UK government’s spending plans for the year ahead. Ahead of the announcement, the British Beauty Council (BBCo) has submitted five proposals to the government, to increase its awareness of the opportunities and challenges facing the beauty industry…
Read MoreThe results: PB/The FNP Nail Competitions, March 2024
The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP) hosted the nail competitions at industry exhibition, Professional Beauty London, 3-4 March 2024, with eight core categories competed in across the two days. Head judge, Jacqui O’Sullivan, administered the events alongside fellow competition director & judge, Sean O’Sullivan. They were joined by judges, Marian Newman, Kirsty Meakin, Zsuzsanna Fecsik,…
Read MoreOPI encourages playful nail colour combinations & finishes with spring collection
Unveiled for spring 2024 is the OPI Your Way collection, comprising 21 shades with a variety of finishes, allowing for an abundance of personalised colour options. From apricot and candy hues to trans-seasonal brown tones, OPI has released 12 shades (seven crèmes and five effect sheers) available in GelColor, Nail Lacquer and Powder Perfection formulas,…
Read MoreHow to accommodate mature nail clients
Does your business cater to all ages of client? While you may know that your business is welcome to all, is this clear to others – and are you missing out on the benefits of treating mature clients? “It is incredibly rewarding to treat older clients, because having their nails done means so much to…
Read MoreNail & beauty educators, here’s how to market your courses to create demand
Esteemed nail and beauty educators share their top marketing tactics to increase the demand for courses… Find your niche “Educators must figure out what their USP (unique selling point) is, so they can focus on and reap the rewards from marketing this quality. What is your key strength? What does your local area need?” asks…
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