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// Rebecca Cathcart has been appointed HD Brows lead make-up artist. She previously worked on campaigns and shoots for Dior, Fendi and Grazia Arabia. Cathcart said: “Brows have always been a great passion of mine. I was overjoyed to become a part of the HD Brows team, working for such a respected and admired brand.”

// The Lawnes Beauty Clinic in Norwich won the Pen Aesthetics Plasma Pen competition held at the Professional Beauty London show in February. Clinic owner Jane Woolston won a complete Accor Cosmetic Corrector package worth over £6,000 and consisting of training and marketing in addition to the device.

// Distributor Sweet Squared is hosting free workshops to introduce accounts to its newest brand Wax:one. The two-hour course will explain the brand ethos and reveal how therapists can get the most out of its products. Attendees will get extra discounts on starter kits, wax heaters and education. For a full list of UK dates, visit my.sweetsquared.com

// Spa skincare brand Pevonia has entered into The Peak Health Club & Spa at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London. Exclusive face, body and holistic treatments will be available at the spa, which has eight treatment rooms and heat and water facilities.

// The Village Hotel Club group has introduced Caci face and body toning treatments to its spa menu. The Synergy, Quantum and Ultimate systems are available at 18 of the hotel group’s Village Spas, including Aberdeen, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Cardiff and Edinburgh.

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