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Youth Unemployment Rise Stifles Hair & Beauty Apprenticeships

Youth Unemployment Rise Stifles Hair & Beauty Apprenticeships

Youth unemployment reaches 16.1%, the highest since 2015, preventing the hair and beauty sector from training new apprentices.

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Salon BusinessMar 4, 2026
Funeral Parlour Reimagined as Shropshire Beauty Haven

Funeral Parlour Reimagined as Shropshire Beauty Haven

A former funeral directors in Shropshire has been transformed into NT Beauty Salon, focusing on client relaxation and personalised service.

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Scratch MagazineMar 3, 2026
British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026 Photos Released

British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026 Photos Released

Photos from the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026, held March 2, are now available online for industry viewing.

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Hairdressers Journal InteractiveMar 3, 2026
Unilever's New CIO Signals AI Push in Beauty Business

Unilever's New CIO Signals AI Push in Beauty Business

Reema Jain's appointment as CIO at Unilever highlights the company's accelerated push for AI integration in its beauty and personal care operations.

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Global Cosmetics NewsMar 3, 2026

TONI&GUY Creates Sculpted Chignon for Paul Costelloe LFW AW26

TONI&GUY created sleek, sculpted chignons for Paul Costelloe's AW26 collection at London Fashion Week using LABEL.M hairspray.

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Salon BusinessMar 3, 2026
2026 British Hairdressing Business Award Winners Announced

2026 British Hairdressing Business Award Winners Announced

The British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026 winners were announced on March 2nd, celebrating the industry's best.

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Hairdressers Journal InteractiveMar 3, 2026
Fresha Data Shows 2,100% Surge in Polka Dot Nail Searches

Fresha Data Shows 2,100% Surge in Polka Dot Nail Searches

Fresha data shows a 2,100% surge in polka dot nail searches for spring 2026, alongside growing interest in butter yellow and minimal manicures.

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Scratch MagazineMar 2, 2026
Salon No-Shows Cost Thousands: How Systems Protect Profits

Salon No-Shows Cost Thousands: How Systems Protect Profits

Salon no-shows cost businesses thousands annually. A quiz reveals how scheduling systems and automated confirmations are key to protecting profits.

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DaySmartMar 2, 2026
Salon Growth: Data Shows 8 Strategies to Boost Business

Salon Growth: Data Shows 8 Strategies to Boost Business

The global salon market is set to surge, but UK salons need systematic strategies for booking, marketing, and client retention to achieve growth.

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DaySmartMar 2, 2026
Salon Growth: Data Shows 67% Saw 30% Rise Last Year

Salon Growth: Data Shows 67% Saw 30% Rise Last Year

67% of salons saw over 30% growth last year, driven by smart strategy and digital tools, not luck.

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DaySmartMar 2, 2026