Archive for 2017
NSI and SpaRituals unveil new collection
Embrace the nude nail trend with SpaRitual’s autumn/winter collection – Exhale. Available from NSI UK, the collection sees five new colours and a 2-in-1 treatment polish. The palette includes chic pink, mauve and grey tones, and names include: Calm Vitality Unleash Liberation Wisdom The shades’ formula features the brand’s ‘Advanced Oxygen Technology’, along with red tea…
Read MoreLiverpool named fake tan capital of the UK
A new report has dubbed Liverpool as the fake tan capital of the UK. Online hair and beauty retailer Hairtrade.com looked at which cities stocked up on tanning products. Check out the table of results below. Women from Yorkshire were found to be big fake tan fans with Huddersfield coming second in the table. The cities…
Read MoreTanning brand to launch in Russia
Tanning brand, Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter, is set to launch into Russia next month. Following the brand’s launch in Canada this month and the new venture into Russia, Cocoa Brown is planning to launch into three new markets in total before Christmas. “Never ever let anyone tell you to slow down,” enthuse founder and CEO, Marissa Carter. “You…
Read MoreSALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Penny Smith, Beautifix
Recently redecorated, Penny Smith at Beautifix has never felt more at home in her home salon. “I set up by myself two years ago after struggling within other salons, I started seeing client in my sister’s old bedroom. There was even a bed in there to start with! Two years later, I have finally been…
Read MoreCrystal Nails unveils cool gel top coat
Offer super shine with this no-cleanse top coat from Crystal Nails. Ideal for enhancements including L&P acrylic and gel nails as well as using with 3-step and one step Crystalac, this top coat is of medium viscosity and non-yellowing. It cures in 1-2 minutes (LED) or 2-3 minutes (UV) and is priced at £14.80 +…
Read MoreColour-changing nail shades for summer launched by Calgel
Izabelle Hammon Ltd has unveiled four new Calgel shades – that change colour depending on heat. The Out With the Tide collection features heat-reactive, colour changing properties – perfect for sun-seeker clients! The four gel shades are: Secretly A Mermaid – with its subtle shimmer, this deep turquoise turns to teal minty green Prawnstar Martini – changes from cool…
Read MoreFaby launches spring/summer nail colour collection
Ensure you’re stocked with pretty pastel hues with Italian brand house, Faby, via Palms Extra. The 12 shades in the I’m Faby collection feature vibrant hints including also Caribbean-inspired green, lobster hue and soft and playful tones such as pink, light lavender and pure pastel green, available in both lacquer and Lacquering Gel, with the…
Read MoreCEW discusses diversity in the beauty industry
The Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) organisation hosted a panel discussion titled Inclusive Beauty: Embracing Diversity in the Beauty Industry, which focused on the diversity issues found within the beauty industry including race, gender and age. Facilitated by Christianne Cavaliere de Moncayo, CEO of the London College of Beauty Therapy, the panel was made up of…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Stacie Richardson
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Stacie Richardson is still finding the baby boomer design is proving popular with clients. “I think the design has been popular because they are so clean and classy looking,” Stacie enthuses. “I’ve also noticed a lot more nail technicians creating the look due to products being…
Read MoreGo holo with Ink London chameleon flakes for nail art
Add a new dimension to nail designs and catch the eyes of clients with four new pigments from INK London. Olive, Iris, Heather and Ivy are holographic chameleon flakes that are ideal for use with gel polish or L&P enhancements. They can also be use under MegaFlexi, INK Nails’ new no wipe top coat. Get…
Read MoreLCN to launch new permanent make-up and microblading shades
Permanent make-up artists and microblading pros can now offer an even better colour match for clients with new PMU luxury pigments. Made in Germany, the range includes colour for lips as well as seven microblading colours. The fluid consistency of the microblading shades allows for smoother application and each hue is ideal for use with…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Jade Robinson, JADE: Professional Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty, has been wearing these Game of Thrones nails – just in time for the new series! “The reason for these nails is I am a massive Game of Thrones fan!” Jade reveals. “With the new series recently starting, it gave me some inspiration.…
Read MoreScratch Stars winner teams up with Crystal Parade for nail art collection
She had her work featured on the front cover of July’s Scratch magazine and scooped her second Scratch Star for Polish & Paint Artist of the Year in the same month – and now Scarlett Senter has teamed up with Crystal Parade to launch a Swarovski crystal collection. The Wonderland collection is inspired by the…
Read MoreMorgan Taylor new collection see six sultry shades
Inspired by the spirit of Spain, Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer has unveiled its seasonal collection – Matadora. The collection sees six new sexy shades: I’m Drawing a Blanco – white shimmer Mauve Your Feet – mauve nude crème Don’t Break my Corazón – orange red crème All Tango-d Up – deep red crème Danced and Sang-Ria…
Read MoreDirect Line for Business reveals best value cities for beauty treatments
Small business insurer, Direct Line for Business, has analysed 12 major cities in the UK to explore which offers the best value treatments. Choosing to assess the cost of a half-leg wax, spray tan and cut and blow-dry, it discovered Glasgow to be the UK’s beauty bargain capital with popular beauty treatments costing 17% less…
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