Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
Cosy Cottage Soap store becomes stockist of Navy Professional
Natural skincare, bathing and cleaning brand, Cosy Cottage Soap, has become the first independent retailer to stock Navy Professional hand and cuticle care products. The two Yorkshire based companies have been working together since 2019, when Navy Professional’s founder, Rebecca Crawforth, approached the company to manufacture a cuticle balm. Since then, Cosy Cottage Soap has…
Read MoreBritish Beauty Council announces British Beauty Week 2022
The British Beauty Council is calling on beauty businesses to take part in British Beauty Week 2022, running from 5-11 September 2022. In line with the Council’s aim to spotlight the value of beauty at a government level, the annual event will this year focus on celebrating the ‘power of beauty’, with brands, retailers, salons,…
Read MoreBritish Safety Council pleas for businesses to better employee wellbeing
With World Wellbeing Week taking place from 27 June to 1 July 2022, the chairman of British Safety Council, Peter McGettrick, has called for employers to make the wellbeing of their staff as important as their health and safety. His plea comes as findings of a June 2022 survey conducted by British Safety Council show…
Read MoreHair & beauty businesses could save over £35,000 per year with artificial intelligence
A report commissioned by Yell has revealed how the hair and beauty industry could benefit from adopting artificial intelligence (AI), with financial rewards including saving over £35,000 annually. According to the report, technology such as customer service chatbots and automated booking systems and financial reporting could be advantageous for the sector. Surveys of 1,008 UK…
Read MoreTouch therapy qualification launches for beauty pros to support menopausal clients
Skincare specialist, therapist trainer and founder of the Menopause Plus (M+) support platform, Jennifer Young, has launched a touch therapy qualification to help beauty professionals aid clients facing the effects of menopause. Launched on 24 June 2022, the Hormonal Wellness Touch Therapy qualification will enable beauty therapists to provide tailored support to menopausal clients. On…
Read MoreLike, duh! You need to get your hands on Morgan Taylor’s Clueless nail collection
If you want to bring the fun and vibrancy of the ’90s to nails, the Morgan Taylor summer 2022 collection might just be perfect for you. Partnering with Paramount Pictures, Morgan Taylor serves up 12 dynamic shades inspired by the iconic ’90s film, Clueless, each in its Professional Nail Lacquer formula. Ranging from bold colour…
Read MoreBritish Beauty Council launches interactive recycling map for empty beauty products
The British Beauty Council (BBCo) is helping consumers to navigate the world of beauty recycling with the launch of an interactive map. With the Council’s Courage to Change report identifying that 56% of Brits do not recycle bathroom waste such as shampoo, conditioner and shower gel bottles, simply because they find it inconvenient to do…
Read MoreIndulge in 6 chocolate-scented nail polishes with the Magnum Ice Cream x Nails.INC collection
An unexpected collaboration has hit the nail world – and it’s sweeter than we could have imagined! Magnum® ice cream and British independent nail brand, Nails.INC, have come together to unveil a six-piece nail polish line, inspired by the launch of Magnum’s Duet Bars. Three sets of creamy nail polish duos have been released to…
Read MoreNHBF survey reveals 28% increase in hair & beauty businesses with a steady footfall
The National Hair and Beauty Federation (NHBF) has published its State of the Industry Survey for the first quarter of 2022, which gathered views from 913 UK businesses in the personal care sector. This follows a report by the trade association published earlier in May, which highlighted ‘a skills crisis for the hair and beauty industry’,…
Read MoreCreate strong & timeless nail looks with 6 core acrylic powders from Glitterbels
Adding to its L&P acrylic nail system, Staffordshire based nail brand, Glitterbels, has launched six nude and pink core powders. Honey Buff, Sugar Rose and Perfect Pearl have been added to the brand’s nail product portfolio, alongside three matching shimmer powders for clients that want extra glitz from their nail styles. Ensuring durability and strength…
Read MoreNailchemy serves up holiday vibes with 3 vibrant nail colour collections
Whether clients are beginning to jet off on holiday or just want to dream of summer days through their nails, it’s time to ensure you can create the perfect mojito-sipping mani and poolside-ready pedi. Get prepped for summer 2022 with Nailchemy‘s three nail collections, in gel polish, glitter and acrylic glitter to satisfy all client…
Read MoreMental health awareness: How the nail sector has saved me from my struggles
Sheryl Cooper, owner of nail art supplier, Enchanted Essence, and home salon, Nails By Sheryl, opens up about how getting involved in the nail industry boosted her mental health and how she champions mental wellbeing in her businesses. In 2016 I had my daughter, Isla, and within six months I was thrown back into a…
Read MoreOh. My. Gawd. The Sally Hansen X Friends nail colour collection is here
American nail and beauty brand, Sally Hansen, has unveiled a 10-piece nail polish collection inspired by hit TV show, Friends™. Partnering with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, the collection celebrates top moments from the ’90s sitcom, with each shade taking its inspiration from one of the most-loved moments from the programme’s 10 seasons. The nail polish…
Read MoreDazzle bridal clients with Nail & Beauty Excellence’s 6 wedding-ready gel polish shades
Nail and Beauty Excellence, the pro nail brand founded and directed by multi award-winning nail tech and 2022 Scratch Stars finalist for L&P Tech of the Year, Jade Barber, has launched a bridal colour collection. The collection boasts six stunning Gel Excellence shades, ranging from pearly shimmers and glitters to a classic glossy nude hue,…
Read MoreNHBF report highlights beauty industry’s ‘skills crisis’
The National Hair and Beauty Federation (NHBF) has released a report analysing the current challenges that the hair and beauty sector is experiencing regarding skills and recruitment. Conducted by the Pragmatix Advisory, Careers at the cutting edge: Tackling the skills shortage in the hair and beauty sector used an interview programme with business owners and…
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