The launch of the trailblazing makeup line Ruby & Millie exactly 20 years ago this Monday. Developed by magic hands makeup artist Ruby Hammer & Millie Kendall who went on to co-found BeautyMART & British Beauty Council, this was a pivotal event in beauty being truly new, exciting & entrepreneurial – it positively reshaped the curve – launching in Harvey Nichols first, Selfridges & Boots. Of that time Millie recalls that “it was all word of mouth – that was the way to build a business. So it had to be a good product because you relied on honest endorsement & recommendation”. Ruby & Millie was a great product & a big step forward for our business on many levels.
British Beauty Council commissions new report uncovering beauty’s influence on the high street
The British Beauty Council has commissioned the Local Data Company (LDC) to produce a report charting the openings and closures of beauty premises on Britain's high streets. From famous multi-brand retailers to indie nail bars, the report gives a snapshot into...
