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// Aesthetic equipment supplier Harley Technologies has become the UK distributor of EMSlim by Dae Young Medical and launched the muscle-stimulation device into the UK market. Lee Bouldertone has joined Harley Technologies as managing director. Boulderstone was previously managing director of aesthetic device company BTL.

// Sensory Retreats, the massage treatment brand from Lava Shells distributor Shared Beauty Secrets, has launched into Samudra Spa on Richard Branson’s privately owned Necker Island. Spa manager Jess McDonald said, “I haven’t experienced a massage treatment so complete as this before.” // Appointment software Timely has announced its partnership with payment platform Laybuy which will enable salons to offer their clients part–pay financing and the option of buy now, pay later in six weekly interest–free payments. Timely said its accounts that offer part payment have seen a 79% increase in average customer transaction.

// Titanic Spa has appointed long-standing staff member Carly Boothroyd as its operations manager.

Boothroyd commented: “Titanic Spa has become home to me. My new role means that I can play an important part in shaping the business.” // George Smedley Group brand All That Jazz collaborated with celebrity nail technician Julie Bryan to do the nails for the Oh Polly show at London Fashion Week AW20 in February. Bryan used a selection of cool nude shades including Pixie Whispers, Vision Of Love and My Ballerina Girl.