Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
Maidenhead salon to host 24 hour nail challenge for charity
Are you used to long working days? How about a 24 hour shift of non-stop nails? That’s what the team at Maidenhead salon, Becki’s Beauty, are doing this March in aid of charity. Taking place between 9am on 18 March and 9am on 19 March 2022, Becki Hobbs and colleague Jodie Brown will host the…
Read MoreCovid-19: CTPA updates guidance on cosmetics testers in stores, salons & spas
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has released updated guidance on the use of testers by retailers, salons and spas in the hair, beauty and wellness sector. The guidance, which has been supported by the British Beauty Council, British Retail Consortium and Cosmetics and Perfumery Association (COPRA), is aimed at reducing the risk of Covid-19…
Read MoreExplore the Leeds hub shaking up the beauty & wellness industry
Scratch chats to Isabella Gilmartin, founder of Koncept Studio, a hub of multi-functional spaces for independent creative talent in Leeds. It was in 2019 that Isabella first had the idea for Koncept Studio, after years of perfecting her skills in different areas of the beauty industry. She had begun to notice one thing that each…
Read MoreLecenté unveils 3 creamy fibre gels for nails to smooth, strengthen & build
Nail product house, Lecenté, has added three hema-free fibre gels to its Create brush-on product range. Suited to clients who struggle with weak natural nails prone to splits and breakages, as well as those who experience chipping and lifting with gel polish, the fibre gels provide a robust but flexible coating. The self-levelling builder and…
Read More3D augmented reality nails: The future of nail styling?
The newest technical innovation to impact the nail world is likely to astound – mainly because it doesn’t physically exist. We’re talking about the augmented reality (AR) manicure: technology that superimposes a hyperrealist, digital image onto a user’s real-world view of their nail. Augmented reality artist, Piper ZY, created an AR ‘manicure city’ that went…
Read MoreFall in love with the Scarlett Senter Valentine’s nail glitter collection
Award-winning nail tech, Scarlett Senter, has added to her range of nail art products and tools with a Valentine’s glitter collection, featuring eight large flake glitters to suit a variety of love-inspired nail looks. “Valentine’s Day is an ideal opportunity to reveal a glitter collection full of love and sparkle,” comments Scarlett. “This collection consists…
Read MoreAll about ASHE London, the vegan nail varnish subscription service
Nail tech turned lawyer, Ashleigh Alli, is the mind behind the UK’s first vegan nail varnish subscription, ASHE London, aimed at those who lead busy lives but still want to treat themselves to a slice of luxury. While cleaning and making cups of tea in a nail salon part-time from the age of 14, Ashleigh…
Read MoreBeauty 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 effects of their decisions on…
Read MoreCovid-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 first minister of Wales announced…
Read MoreIndustry 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 to allocate their Additional Restrictions…
Read MoreBABTAC 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 carried out in December 2021…
Read MoreBritish 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 as a whole. Since its…
Read MoreDazzle nail clients with 6 metallic additions to The GelBottle Inc’s FoilX line
The GelBottle Inc has extended its FoilX line of statement foils, created to make elevating nail art looks quick and simple, by adding six high-shine metallic colours. The shades are: Amethyst – an elegant cool-toned lavender; a nod to the Pantone Color of the Year for 2022. Brass – a luxurious warm-toned honey hue. Bronze…
Read MoreThe 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 already increased by 21% and…
Read More21 gift ideas for nail techs
The Christmas countdown is on and the end is in sight – but we know that the same might not be said for your Christmas shopping. If you’re lacking in present ideas for your nail tech friends, family members, or even just want to treat yourself (you deserve it!) then you’ve come to the right…
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