Behind the scenes at all the parties, launches and events in the world of beauty and spa

PEACCI MASTER THE ART OF BEING YOURSELF TALK

THE VINYL FACTORY, LONDON

To mark the launch of its new sister lacquer and apparel brand Peacci, The Gel Bottle Inc hosted an exclusive event for press to try out the collection and hear from the pros on how to master the art of being yourself. PB’s editor Eve Oxberry and deputy editor Amanda Pauley got a first look at the vegan lacquer range, which promises to match the pigment quality of gel, and the five-piece clothing collection, before mixing up their very own polish at the MYO Station and striking their best poses in the Selfie-Supermarket. Founder Daisy Kalnina then took to the stage to talk about the importance of self-care, alongside a panel that included session manicurist Michelle Humphrey, and body-positivity author Megan Jayne Crabbe.

HAIR GAIN WE GROW TOGETHER EVENT

VIVI RESTAURANT & BAR, LONDON

With eight million women in the UK suffering with hair loss at some point in their lives, Hair Gain founder Lucy Palmer brought together press and industry experts to discuss the impact this can have on a person’s mental health. PB’s Amanda listened to a panel session on how common it is for people to suffer with hair loss postpartum or due to stress, and why taking a beauty supplement is the way to aid regrowth – Hair Gain supports follicle growth with a mix of zinc, biotin and AnaGain. Guests then enjoyed a healthy breakfast and were gifted the supplements.

ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT LAUNCH

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT, LONDON

It was a packed turnout for the drinks reception held to launch an important industry report created by the Hair and Barber Council, in partnership with Babtac to prove the scale and strength of the beauty and hair profession. PB’s Eve was among the guests at the launch, where hairdressers mingled with beauty professionals and leaders of awarding groups such as VTCT.

Babtac chair Lesley Blair spoke on behalf of the beauty profession, sharing key stats from the in-depth research and emphasising the importance of safety.

OPI X CONVERSE LAUNCH

CONVERSE UK HEAD OFFICE, LONDON

Features editor Georgia Seago was among the first to check out the latest OPI launch in the flesh, a six-shade collection in collaboration with footwear brand Converse. Georgia had her nails painted in hot pink V-I-Pink Passes from the new collection by famed session tech Jenni Draper, who was on hand with a team of techs from Blow Ltd to provide manis. A coffee bar whipped up drinks using colourful superfood powders, and press were gifted a pair of shoes from the collaboration, available exclusively at Schuh and Converse online, which correspond to the polish shades.

FUTURE DREAMS FASHION SHOW

LILI GRACE BOUTIQUE, LONDON

Photography: Paul Toeman

Mii Cosmetics was the exclusive make-up partner at a fashion show jointly hosted by breast cancer charity Future Dreams and London boutique Lili Grace. With the theme “This Is Me”, the event welcomed 550 people to two catwalk shows featuring 25 models, each with their own breast cancer story. The event raised more than £80,000 for the charity.

Ahead of the show, models were spray tanned by Kissed by Mii trainers. Then, backstage, 13 MUAs led by Rina Steinberg created a naturally bronzed look using Mii hero products.