Archive for 2017
How to store nail products correctly
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on storing your nail products to get the most out of your purchase… It’s important to understand how long nail products last last, how to store them for optimum usage and safety and how to dispose of them when necessary. Nail products can go bad,…
Read MoreFirst Oldham Salon Services store opens exclusively for pros
Hair and beauty wholesaler, Salon Services, has officially opened its first Oldham trade-only store, and marked the occasion with a grand opening event on 12 October. The new store offers local hair, beauty and barber professionals dedicated product ranges and a Click & Collect service. To celebrate the new opening, Salon Services offered professional customers free…
Read MoreSPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Amy Thompson, Fingertip Beauty
The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Amy Thompson, of Fingertip Beauty, created this magnificent mani featuring Maleficent – a witchy Disney villain! Amy created the look with a variety of Magpie Beauty products. From the…
Read MoreHara reveals winter shades
Add a sparkle to your Hara Gel Polish services with seven new shades and a sparkling top coat. Unveiling its winter collection, the new shades from Hara see festive shimmers in seasonal tones – from vivid red to glitz blues, deep glittering greens to icy pinks. The limited edition colours boast Hara’s LED and UV…
Read MoreSPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Hayley Black
The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Hayley Black created this devilishly detailed design! Using Nail Gaga products, Hayley combines black, white and red shades with create a striking effect with these stiletto nails. To add…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Lydia Champion, Paint Me Pretty by Lydia at The Little Beauty Box
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lydia Champion has been wearing this super seasonal design. “To create this look, I started with Gelish colour, Seal the Deal,” Lydia reveals. “I then used some foil nail art on the tacky layer. To get the desired effect, I used a cuticle stick to break it…
Read MoreSPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Kayleigh Green, Polish 2 Perfection
The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Kayleigh Green, of Polish 2 Perfection, created this design featuring ghoulishly gory drips. Kayleigh created the look with Akzentz Luxio’s forrest green shade, Fortune, before applying a chrome pigment for a…
Read MoreAddiction glitter appoints nail brand ambassador
The Creative Beauty Group, distributor of Addiction Glitter, has appointed Samantha Daverin as brand ambassador for the range. “When I asked Samantha if she would like to be a brand ambassador for us and deliver nail tutorials on the TCBG YouTube channel, I was thrilled when she said yes,” comments Layla Tourh, MD of The…
Read MoreZoya Party Girl collection revealed
Prepare for the upcoming party season with Zoya’s latest collection. Entitled Party Girls, the winter holiday collection sees a variety of shades, finishes and tones and is now available from Super Nail & Beauty. The palette sees a variety of deep blues, plums, pinks, reds and a range of shimmering jewel and metallic tones. The…
Read MoreSPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Ruth Dearlove, Gel-icious Nails
The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Nail art for Halloween can also be subtle, as Ruth Dearlove, of Gel-icious Nails, shows. Ruth created this look with CND SHELLAC™ shade, Black Pool, before creating a glitter gradiant with…
Read MoreSalon workwear for the new season
See in the new season with style thanks to Buttercup’s latest collection of salon workwear. Featuring eight new styles, the collection sees a palette of white, black, nude, plum, forest green, and bright pink. The new collection also sees a variety of designs, featuring details such as unusual necklines, piping and cut-outs. The tunics are…
Read MoreSPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Bio Sculpture Gel
The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Strike a funny bone with this dancing skeleton design from Bio Sculpture Gel. Over a black overlay, use a fine nail art brush or tool to detail the different…
Read MoreSALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Finny-Foo-Fars Beauty Box, Loughborough
Striking out as a mobile technician, as Finlay Dawkins’ client base and list of services grew, she soon grew out of her portable kit. “As my range of treatments started to grow so did my kit!” Finlay laughs. “It was getting a little tricky to carry around.” Seeking a solution, Finlay started to carry out…
Read MoreEmbrace the power of scent with new Scentered range
Gerrard International, distributor of Jessica and Mii, has added the Scentered brand to its product portfolio; in time for Christmas retailing. The ‘made in England’ collection includes 100% natural portable therapy balms and aromatherapy candles as well as festive balm baubles in six unique essential wellbeing oil blends; Love, Be Happy, De-Stress, Focus, Escape and…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Amber Heath
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Amber Heath has found intricate, encapsulated designs have been requested recently. “Encapsulated floral designs have been popular as my clients wanting 3D art, without the detailing on top of the nail,” Amber reveals. “I created the design for my client after I was having a little play with my…
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