Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
Revealed: the organisations educating Irish beauty pros about domestic abuse
According to EU research, one in four women in a relationship in Ireland have been abused by a current or former partner. To help hair and beauty pros recognise signs of domestic abuse and action appropriately, a campaign by Women’s Aid and the Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation (HABIC) has launched. It will help to…
Read MoreMix seasonal fashion & fun with Light Elegance’s winter nail colour collection
Embrace the playful side of winter with the seasonal offering from Light Elegance; the Winter Play ButterCream collection. Featuring six shades inspired by exhilaration, competition and stepping out of your comfort zone, the collection makes the perfect seasonal addition to your kit as clients opt for a fun take on classic winter nail shades. The…
Read MoreHarry Styles cosmetics are coming, including a nail polish set! Here’s what we know…
Following much speculation and anticipation, pop star Harry Styles is to launch a range of cosmetics products. After teasing the term ‘Pleasing’ on everything from his clothes to billboards and posters, a Pleasing website launched with products available to pre-order, alongside an Instagram account (@pleasing) with the tagline ‘Find Your Pleasing’. The brand offering includes…
Read MoreCan augmented reality technology help indecisive nail & beauty clients?
From avant-garde nails to colourful make-up shades or sophisticated styles, the nail and beauty sector is bursting with choice for clients and pros alike. How many times have you sat at the nail desk with a colour in mind, only to be tempted by new options and perhaps a little nail art? The decision-making process…
Read More5 quick tips to make your beauty business website more sustainable
When you consider the impact you make as a beauty business, what comes to mind? The waste you create and the way you produce energy may be at the forefront, but have you thought about the effect of your business website? Internet use accounts for roughly 3.7% of global greenhouse gas emissions – similar to…
Read MoreGive festive nail shades a fierce spin with Artistic Nail Design’s winter 2021 collection
Artistic Nail Design has released its winter 2021 nail colour collection, The Big Bang; six edgy and eye-catching seasonal shades. Designed to make clients feel confident, the shades are available in three formulas to suit the nail needs of all clients: Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution Reactive Nail Lacquer and Artistic Perfect Dip Powder. The collection…
Read MoreMy visit to the Milton Keynes branch of award-winning nail salon, Townhouse
Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21, Townhouse, has opened a branch in the heart of Milton Keynes. Admired by beauty pros and celebrities alike, the luxury nailcare business is renowned for mastering classic, minimalist manicures and elegant, stylish nail art looks. The flagship branch in Fitzrovia was launched by Juanita Hubert-Miller in May…
Read MoreFederation of Small Businesses calls on UK government to help small firms go green
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has issued a Call to Action to help small firms go green, after a study they issued found that almost two-thirds of small businesses have no active plan to reduce their impact on the environment. 36 percent of small businesses have a plan to combat climate change, but only…
Read MoreBedfordshire duo launch hair, beauty & wellness hub for freelance pros
A pair of friends will open Bedfordshire’s first co-working wellness hub, Creative Hub Studio, at the end of November 2021. Caroline Flynn and Amanda Murdoch, who between them have amassed 76 years’ experience in the beauty and wellness sectors, decided to launch the Creative Hub Studio after seeing professionals struggling to build a portfolio of…
Read MoreHair & Beauty Charity awarded charitable status in Scotland
The Hair & Beauty Charity, which offers financial assistance to hairdressers, barbers and beauty professionals affected by illness, disability, bereavement, homelessness, domestic violence and financial hardship, has announced that it has received registered charitable status in Scotland. The charity’s beneficiaries, of whom 10% currently live in Scotland, are supported with regular payments or one-off grants.…
Read MoreLooking to enhance your beauty treatment offering? Check out the SMARTSculpt Pro for body contouring
If you’re searching for a new treatment to add to your portfolio, the SMARTSculpt Pro from the Smart Group may be just what you’re looking for. It presents fat reduction and body contouring technology and is a non-invasive treatment that promotes cell destruction, increases metabolic activity, boosts collagen regeneration, stimulates fibre reconstruction and improves skin structure…
Read MoreBehind The Brand: Meet the pro behind handmade beauty brand, Nellie Rose
Nellie Rose is a hand, nail & foot brand founded by Rosie Knapper, a beauty professional from Cheshire who also runs a successful lash and brow ‘one stop shop’ and training school, Flutterby Beauty Training. The pandemic spurred Rosie on to develop her own product range, after Covid-19 restrictions forced her school to shut. “After…
Read More‘Tis the season for festive nails! Take a peek at Nexgen & Progenx’s Christmas collection
Get in the Christmas spirit with Go Pretty’s launch of the Nexgen and Progenx Christmas Collection, six premium dipping powders in shades ranging from glittery gold to ruby red. The dipping powders provide the benefits of an acrylic system, but a finer consistency allows for a smoother finish with less filing, waste and time lost.…
Read MoreLooking for speedy Instagrammable nail art? Meet the LUXXI x The Beauty Spot press-ons
US press-on nails brand LUXXI has collaborated with Birmingham based nail artist, Rebekah Pritchard of The Beauty Spot, to create two sets of press-on nail designs. The collaboration is the second in the LUXXI Artist Series, an initiative that pays homage to talented nail artists behind beloved manicures, by transforming their one-of-a-kind designs into press-on…
Read MoreNailympia Competitions adds Germany to its 2022 location line-up
Leading international nail competition, Nailympia, has extended its 2022 offering with a competition leg set to take place on 4, 5 & 6 March 2022 at Beauty Düsseldorf, Germany. The event will combine scores held from Nailympia Canada 2019 and Nailympia London 2022 to announce the champion of the fourth Global Cup. Champion nail professional,…
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