Archive for 2017
HABIA calls on industry veterans
Industry body, Habia, is offering employers, managers and educators working in the beauty industry the opportunity to help map out the future of apprenticeship training at an advanced level. There are spaces on the Trailblazer steering group and on expert working groups for beauty professionals, especially those who have experience of apprenticeship delivery at levels…
Read MoreFake Bake reveals tropical duo of prep products
The summer season may be over to whisk clients away to the tropics with Fake Bake’s latest professional preparation products. Fake Bake Coconut Body Polish ensures a smooth start to a service by gently removing skin cells. Specially formulated to improve absorption and efficiency of Fake Bake products, the formula features real coconut fibre to…
Read MoreCND™ team create glitter nail look for Jeremy Scott at NYFW
Bright summer shades and glittered fingers walked the Jeremy Scott Spring/Summer 2018 runway. Created by the CND™ team, each model saw a custom nail style that saw silver-dusted digits and a brightly painted nail. The CND™ team chose two bold CND SHELLAC™ shades, Hot Pop Pink and an electric orange which is due to feature…
Read MoreLeChat nail artistry features on the Opening Ceremony runway
Quirky fashion label, Opening Ceremony, stormed the NYFW runway to showcase its spring/summer 18 collection – in a very unusual setup. The brand put together a dance piece with performances throughout the week, for which LeChat’s lead nail artist, Naomi Yasuda, create three styles using Dare to Wear nail lacquer. Naomi was inspired by Mia…
Read MoreCOURSE BITES: Ultimate Male Grooming with Training in Solutions
Course Details: Salon System has teamed up with Training Solutions in Hair to bring professionals a brand new male grooming course. The new Ultimate Male Grooming Course recognises the demand for male grooming treatments within salons and teaches students how to approach male facial hair with the use of RefectoCil tints. Aside from beauty professionals, the…
Read MoreSEMILAC toasts new UK Academy
Semilac is celebrating the launch of its UK training Academy and the commencement of courses. The ABT and Beauty Guild accredited training sessions are aimed at nail technicians wanting to upskill and offer new products and treatments. The courses are based at the Semilac Academy in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, and at the Semilac UK salon headquarters…
Read MoreInk London reveals nail dipping system additions
Adding to its comprehensive range of nail products, INK London has released four ADS (Acrylic Dipping System) products that can be used with Acrylink powders for overlays using the dipping technique. ADS Base, Top, Activ8 and Brush Doctor are available separately or as a four-piece. Snap them up now via www.inknails.com
Read MoreScottish salon wins Best of Britain 2017 Awards
KAM Hair and Body Spa has been announced as one of the winners of the Best of Britain awards 2017. Aiming to showcase businesses from across the country who stand out from the crowd, the annual awards was launched by business energy price comparison specialists Love Energy Savings, in partnership with EDF Energy, Opus Energy, British…
Read MoreTurn up the volume with Jessica’s plumping top coat
Give polished nails a gel-like shine with Thick, Jessica’s new plumping top coat. This long-lasting top coat is fast drying and offers a dazzling shine and added protection to a mani or pedi. This addition to Jessica’s range of lacquer top coats is available via Gerrard International. Click here to buy.
Read MoreBABTAC to put fingers up to nail salon slavery
Beauty membership organisation, BABTAC, has approached anti-slavery charity, Unseen, to launch a week-long campaign to help put a stop to exploitation in the beauty industry. With stories of salons being raided due to illegal workers and reports of slavery, Let’s Nail It 2017 has launched and is seeking support from BABTAC salons. During the campaign…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Samantha Moore
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Samantha Moore has found her clients have been seeking a neutral nail look for the season transition. “This week my clients have been going crazy for Swarovski encrusted baby boomers,” Samantha reveals. “For this set, I used Crystal Nails’ new ChroMirror pigment, Aurora. It creates an…
Read MoreHow to deal with damaged nails
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to tackle common characteristics of damaged nails… One of the most challenging roles we play as nail technicians is the role of repair man or woman. We all have clients who come to us with weak, thin and damaged nails seeking guidance and an…
Read MoreLeighton Denny Expert Nails reveals Heritage collection
It’s time to head out into the Great Outdoors as Leighton Denny Expert Nails unveils the AW17 Heritage Collection. The limited edition collection sees six new shades, creating a palette that was inspired and reflect the sophisticated wilderness of the great British outdoors. The new colours include: Rural Sunset, a warm dusky pink Winter Garden, a bold raspberry Tea For Two, a nude pink Pretty in…
Read MoreCosy up with Gel II collection
Cosy up with six rich nature-inspired shades from Gel II and the Essence of Autumn Collection. The down to earth collection features six new colours: G249/ES249 Autumn Sunset – a copper with flecks of gold glitter. G250/ES250 Black Cherry – an elegant deep burgundy. G251/ES251 Antique Rose – a dusty rose accented with an iridescent finish. G252/ES252 Overcast – a soft neutral gray.…
Read MoreARTISTIC NAIL DESIGN unveils Fueled & Furious collection
Rev your engines –your nail designs are about to go into overdrive! Artistic Nail Design has revealed Fueled & Furious Fall 2017 collection. “Nails are for every woman!” says Alisha Rimando, Artistic Nail Design executive vice president and creative director. “This garage themed inspiration allowed us to reflect on the soft and subtle as well as the deep dark…
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