Archive for 2017
Love Island’s Kem opens new-look Sally Beauty store
Love Island heartthrob, Kem Cetinay, cut the ribbon of the new-look Sally Beauty store in High Wycombe in front of excited customers and alongside blogger, Eltoria. Located on 19 Queens Square, this branch is the very first ‘Sally Beauty’ store which has had a significant makeover to make shopping even easier for both retail and professional…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Becki Hobbs, Becki’s Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Becki Hobbs, of Becki’s Beauty, has found her clients have been requesting dainty dandelion designs. “It all started with one of my clients that has a beautiful glass necklace with an encapsulated dandelion inside it,” Becki reveals. “That was our inspiration. “I used a…
Read MoreWhy you shouldn’t use craft glitter in your nail services
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why you shouldn’t use craft shop glitter in your nail services. There are many techs using craft glitters in their nail services because they may have seen someone else do it, it is low cost and easy. You may think it’s only glitter and can’t do…
Read MoreDebenhams announces investment in on-demand beauty app, blow LTD.
Debenhams has made an investment in on demand beauty services provider, blow LTD., to accelerate its presence in the £4bn beauty services market. The company’s minority stake will give it a disruptive proposition in the beauty services market via a tech-enabled service provider. It also creates a new distribution channel for the department store whereby…
Read MoreNew Swarovski crystal mixes from Crystal Parade
Add some sparkle to your autumn and winter nail art services with the latest Swarovski crystal mixes from Crystal Parade. The Autumn Mix was inspired by the rich colours of autumn leaves and shades of the season. Each bag includes a mix of 200 crystals in a variety of sizes, ss5 – ss9. Colours include siam, emerald topaz, sunflower smoked…
Read MoreCuccio introduces butter scrubs
Add an easy yet luxurious element to treatment with Cuccio’s Butter & Scrub collection. Similar to the butter moisturisers, the new scrubs simply feature added microbeads to gently exfoliate the skin for a soft, radiant result. The range sees six scents to suit and to use, the product should be massaged into the skin and rinsed off,…
Read MoreSally Beauty raises over £67k for The Little Princess Trust
Following a busy summer of fundraising efforts, Sally Beauty has presented its charity partner of five years, The Little Princess Trust, with a cheque for over £67,000 – far exceeding its original fundraising target of £50,000. From donating profits from selected hair and beauty products to hosting in-store events, Sally and its network of UK stores got involved and…
Read MoreCreate speedy nail overlays with ASP’s Quick Dip system
Apply long-lasting colour to nails in a flash with ASP’s Quick Dip acrylic powder nail system, available from Salon Services. With 22 highly pigmented shades available, the system offers easy application and a strong, hard wearing finish that lasts up to 14 days. It can be used as a natural nail overlay or over enhancements…
Read MoreSALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Well Gel Nails, Essex
When sister duo, Ellenor Smith and Elizabeth Harold’s, beauty business outgrew its original location, the pair sought to create a new and exciting hub for their salon. “We started off working from home in a spare bedroom,” explains Ellenor, co-owner of Well Gel Nails. “We recently moved into a summer house situated at the bottom…
Read MoreCND™ techs creating daring nail art designs for Libertine at NYFW
CND™ reunited with quirky design house, Libertine, for its runway showcase of spring/summer 2018 fashions. Showcasing irresistibly illicit looks, Libertine’s collection was statement-making and daring, and CND™’s key nail styles told a story of artistic uprising and haute hedonism. Skulls and safety pins, punk appliques, wild spirals, and forbidden hidden treasures featured together to create a glittering underground…
Read MoreAdd Mavex Calluspeeling to your pedi kit
Perfect your pedicures with the Mavex Calluspeeling treatment. Great for techs on the go that may not have access to water for treatments, the formula allows you to remove hard skin without the need for soaking or excessive filing. In a five-step process, the products formula removes cracked, hard and calloused skin. Special patches are applied to rough…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Hayes
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Hayes, of Dolled Up, has found sultry smoked glass design have been popular. ” My clients are always looking for something to stand out from the crowd and the smoked glass look gives that edgy but sophisticated look that always catches the eye,” Emma…
Read MoreKristine Toce leads male nails for Vin + Omi’s SS18 showcase
Kristine Toce created a striking hand and nail look for the male models of Vin + Omi’s SS18 showcase. A clash between metallic elements and plastic, a sharp design incorporating cable ties and Minx Nail Wraps was used to convey a strong message in line with the designer duo’s politically charged show. Taking place at…
Read MoreAutumn nailed with Crystal Nails
Crystal Nails has unveiled a chic palette of four shades for autumn. The 2017 BesTrend Colours Autumn/Winter collection sees a variety of shades for the season – from reds to mauves, teals to browns and blues. The new kits are available in the brand’s different systems – Royal Gel, One Step Crystalac, Hard Colour Gel and 3 Step…
Read MoreElemis to be found in six Bannatyne spas
Spa skincare company, Elemis, has announced that both its treatments and product range will be available at seven Bannatyne spas before the end of the year. The new spa locations include Crewe, Wakefield, Blackpool, Aberdeen, Chingford and Shrewsbury. Another spa to take on the brand is Kingsford Park, Colchester. The fully refurbished spa facilities will…
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