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L'Oréal Colour Trophy Names 2026 Finalists for 70th Year

L'Oréal Colour Trophy Names 2026 Finalists for 70th Year

L'Oréal reveals Grand Finalists for the 2026 Colour Trophy, marking the competition's 70th anniversary with regional and special category awards.

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Hairdressers Journal InteractiveMay 5, 2026
Birmingham Summit Gathers Salon & Beauty Brands

Birmingham Summit Gathers Salon & Beauty Brands

Over 20 brands and suppliers will gather at the Birmingham Regional Growth Summit on May 11, showcasing innovations for salon and spa businesses.

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Hairdressers Journal InteractiveMay 5, 2026
Salon Payment Processing: Fees, Features, and Business Pitfalls

Salon Payment Processing: Fees, Features, and Business Pitfalls

Integrated payment processing systems offer crucial revenue protection and operational efficiency for UK salons. Key features like card-on-file and deposit collection can recover thousands annually.

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DaySmartMay 5, 2026
Estée Lauder Ups Job Cuts to 10,000 Amid Restructuring

Estée Lauder Ups Job Cuts to 10,000 Amid Restructuring

Estée Lauder expands job cuts to 10,000 globally to achieve US$1.2 billion in annual savings, shifting focus from department stores to e-commerce.

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Global Cosmetics NewsMay 5, 2026
Spring Chrome Nails: Trends and Products for Salons

Spring Chrome Nails: Trends and Products for Salons

Spring 2026 nail trends favour light, shimmering chrome finishes. Salons can meet this demand with a range of specialised professional products.

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Scratch MagazineMay 4, 2026
Salon Software Add-Ons: ROI Beyond Core Features

Salon Software Add-Ons: ROI Beyond Core Features

DaySmart Salon suggests six add-ons like text marketing and website builders can enhance salon profitability and client retention.

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DaySmartMay 4, 2026
John Lewis Teams Up with Skin Cupid for K-Beauty Expansion

John Lewis Teams Up with Skin Cupid for K-Beauty Expansion

John Lewis partners exclusively with K-beauty retailer Skin Cupid, introducing 20 new brands and in-store shops.

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Global Cosmetics NewsMay 4, 2026
Jay Birmingham named UK ambassador for Shark Beauty

Jay Birmingham named UK ambassador for Shark Beauty

Jay Birmingham, a prominent editorial and celebrity hairdresser, has been named the UK Hair Ambassador for Shark Beauty.

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Salon BusinessMay 4, 2026
Salon Social Media: Client Benefit, Not Just Pretty Pictures

Salon Social Media: Client Benefit, Not Just Pretty Pictures

Beauty pros' social media often misses the mark by focusing on work, not client benefits. Experts advise clear calls to action and showing personality.

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Scratch MagazineMay 3, 2026
AI Now Drives UK Beauty Business Operations

AI Now Drives UK Beauty Business Operations

AI is now actively integrated into UK beauty and personal care businesses, impacting operations from development to retail.

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Global Cosmetics NewsMay 3, 2026