Lancashire salon owner boosts business with addition of training centre
Lancashire-based nail technician and salon owner, Julie Lee, is bringing innovation to her local nail and beauty scene by creating a new-look business that incorporates training alongside its treatment menu. Lee, an award-winning beauty specialist, has moved her business to new
Chelsea blow-dry bar Duck and Dry reveals new designer front of house uniforms
New Zealand-born designer Emila Wickstead has designed a chic front of house uniform for new Chelsea blow-dry bar Duck and Dry. The world-renowned designer, whose loyal fan base includes the Duchess of Cambridge and Samantha Cameron, has created a range
BUSINESS: why first impressions are everything
IMAGE: ®Registered trademark Société des Produits Nestlé S.A Sponsored post by NESCAFÉ Alegria The impression given when a client first enters your salon might just be the deciding factor on whether they are to return or not. Your client may be happy with
Habia wants your input on the future of beauty, nail and spa training standards
Habia is calling upon experienced industry professionals to review the current Nation Occupational Standards (NOS) for beauty, nails and spa. The development process started in February of this year with an initial round of consultation and meetings with working group members,
Doug Schoon to take to stage at Olympia Beauty’s 10-year anniversary
Internationally acclaimed scientist and educator, Doug Schoon, is to take to the stage at 2014’s Olympia Beauty, as the show celebrates its 10th year. A leading industry authority, Schoon will host discussions on the main stage on 21st and 22nd September
Win a £5k sound system for your salon with Sound Makeover competition
The UK’s hair and beauty salons are being invited to show off their potential and enter Sound Makeover 2014 for the chance to win £5,000 of top of the range sound and music equipment. Organised by PRS for Music, the organisation
Louella Belle to cease distribution of Essie nail products
Borehamwood-based distributor Louella Belle has announced it will no longer distribute Essie nail products to the UK salon market. The company, which changed its name from Perfect Nails in 2010, has been supplying the country with the US product line
L’Oréal announces new distribution strategy for Essie Professional in UK and Ireland
L’Oréal has announced a new distribution strategy for the Essie Professional nail brand, with a new direct sales force to cater to existing and future clients in the UK and launch the brand into Ireland. The new strategy sees an end
Scotland’s award-winning Pure Spa & Beauty announces new location in Glasgow city centre
Pure Spa & Beauty has announced the launch of Pure West Nile Street, due to open in Glasgow city centre in October 2014. Nestled in the heart of Glasgow’s shopping district, it aims to offer a new escape for those looking
Mark Wright marks the opening of Sally Salon Services’ new flagship of the north
This Saturday, ex-Towie star Mark Wright helped Sally Salon Services officially open their new flagship store of the north in Leeds. The new store, which is located on city-central Albion Street, marks the company’s first flagship outside of London, and has
