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Beauty Giants Shift Gears: AI, Legal Battles, and Ownership Changes Dominate

Beauty Giants Shift Gears: AI, Legal Battles, and Ownership Changes Dominate

Beauty giants are integrating AI, facing legal scrutiny, and restructuring ownership and operations across global markets.

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Global Cosmetics NewsFeb 28, 2026
AI Nail Tech Enhances Disney Shanghai's Lunar New Year Offering

AI Nail Tech Enhances Disney Shanghai's Lunar New Year Offering

Disney Shanghai featured an AI nail art machine by Umia Beauty in February, applying themed designs for Lunar New Year shoppers.

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Scratch MagazineFeb 27, 2026
Murdock London Opens 20th Anniversary Barbershop in City

Murdock London Opens 20th Anniversary Barbershop in City

Murdock London celebrates 20 years by opening a new barbershop in Broadgate Central, catering to busy city professionals.

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Hairdressers Journal InteractiveFeb 27, 2026
London's First Textured Hair Co-Working Salon Opens

London's First Textured Hair Co-Working Salon Opens

Tressly Studios, London's first co-working salon for Afro, curly, and coily hair, opens in Lewisham on 7 March.

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Hairdressers Journal InteractiveFeb 27, 2026
March Manicure Trends: Short Nails See Surge in Searches

March Manicure Trends: Short Nails See Surge in Searches

Google Trends reports a surge in searches for 'nail art ideas for short nails' as spring approaches. Salons should adapt offerings.

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Scratch MagazineFeb 27, 2026
Lisa Farrall Launches Creative Mentorship Programme

Lisa Farrall Launches Creative Mentorship Programme

Lisa Farrall launches 'Mentored by Lisa Farrall', a programme offering creatives ten intensive mentoring days, portfolio development, and industry access.

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Hairdressers Journal InteractiveFeb 27, 2026
Leicester Salon Reports Sixth Pride Flag Theft

Leicester Salon Reports Sixth Pride Flag Theft

Leicester's Secret Garden Salon reports sixth Pride flag theft, highlighting ongoing harassment despite community support and owner defiance.

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Hairdressers Journal InteractiveFeb 27, 2026
New Salon Owner Shares Takeaways from First Six Months

New Salon Owner Shares Takeaways from First Six Months

Extension specialist Tracy Roche bought Kingsgrove Hair & Beauty in July 2025, sharing her first six months' lessons in delegation and business management.

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Salon BusinessFeb 27, 2026
Olivia Garden Sponsors SB Awards People's Choice Category

Olivia Garden Sponsors SB Awards People's Choice Category

Olivia Garden Europe is sponsoring the People's Choice category at the SB Awards, celebrating client-voted industry talent.

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Salon BusinessFeb 26, 2026
Salon Wellness Trend Demands Equipment Upgrades

Salon Wellness Trend Demands Equipment Upgrades

Salons must invest in comfortable, reliable, and functional equipment to meet client demand for wellness and relaxation experiences.

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Hairdressers Journal InteractiveFeb 26, 2026