UK Salon & Beauty Industry News
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AI's Growing Role in UK Hairdressing: Opportunity or Threat?
UK hairdressing leaders debate AI's role, seeing potential for efficiency but fearing a loss of authenticity and craft.
Jon Wilsdon's Illuminate Collection: Artistry Meets Commerce
Jon Wilsdon's 2024 Illuminate collection merges bold shapes, vibrant colour, and retro-modern style through dedicated teamwork.
ÜLKA's UK Push: Safer Nail Tech Workspaces for 2025
Ukrainian brand ÜLKA is pushing for safer nail tech workspaces in the UK, sponsoring Nailympia London to champion technician health.
Pantone's 2026 Color Cloud Dancer: A White Space for Beauty
Pantone names PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a lofty white, as its 2026 Color of the Year, impacting beauty trends.
Pantone's 2026 'Cloud Dancer' for UK Salons
Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, is a lofty white that salon experts see as a versatile neutral for modern hair colour.
Counterfeit Cosmetics: FEBEA Flags Health Dangers as Fakes Flood UK
FEBEA warns counterfeit cosmetics, particularly dupe perfumes, pose health risks due to non-compliance with safety standards, with EU alerts at record levels.
Beauty Brand Cuts Queries by 60% Using WhatsApp and AI
Revolution Beauty saw a nearly 60% reduction in Black Friday queries by using AI chatbots and WhatsApp to resolve customer issues.
Jon Wilsdon's Illuminate Collection: Artistry Meets Commerce
Jon Wilsdon's 2024 Illuminate collection merges bold shapes, vibrant colour, and retro-modern style through dedicated teamwork.
ÜLKA's UK Push: Safer Nail Tech Workspaces for 2025
Ukrainian brand ÜLKA is pushing for safer nail tech workspaces in the UK, sponsoring Nailympia London to champion technician health.
Pantone's 2026 Color Cloud Dancer: A White Space for Beauty
Pantone names PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a lofty white, as its 2026 Color of the Year, impacting beauty trends.
Pantone's 2026 'Cloud Dancer' for UK Salons
Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, is a lofty white that salon experts see as a versatile neutral for modern hair colour.
Counterfeit Cosmetics: FEBEA Flags Health Dangers as Fakes Flood UK
FEBEA warns counterfeit cosmetics, particularly dupe perfumes, pose health risks due to non-compliance with safety standards, with EU alerts at record levels.
Beauty Brand Cuts Queries by 60% Using WhatsApp and AI
Revolution Beauty saw a nearly 60% reduction in Black Friday queries by using AI chatbots and WhatsApp to resolve customer issues.
AI's Growing Role in UK Hairdressing: Opportunity or Threat?
UK hairdressing leaders debate AI's role, seeing potential for efficiency but fearing a loss of authenticity and craft.
Jon Wilsdon's Illuminate Collection: Artistry Meets Commerce
Jon Wilsdon's 2024 Illuminate collection merges bold shapes, vibrant colour, and retro-modern style through dedicated teamwork.
ÜLKA's UK Push: Safer Nail Tech Workspaces for 2025
Ukrainian brand ÜLKA is pushing for safer nail tech workspaces in the UK, sponsoring Nailympia London to champion technician health.
Pantone's 2026 Color Cloud Dancer: A White Space for Beauty
Pantone names PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a lofty white, as its 2026 Color of the Year, impacting beauty trends.
Pantone's 2026 'Cloud Dancer' for UK Salons
Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, is a lofty white that salon experts see as a versatile neutral for modern hair colour.
Counterfeit Cosmetics: FEBEA Flags Health Dangers as Fakes Flood UK
FEBEA warns counterfeit cosmetics, particularly dupe perfumes, pose health risks due to non-compliance with safety standards, with EU alerts at record levels.
Beauty Brand Cuts Queries by 60% Using WhatsApp and AI
Revolution Beauty saw a nearly 60% reduction in Black Friday queries by using AI chatbots and WhatsApp to resolve customer issues.