Archive for 2017
CRYSTAL PARADE launches new crystal mix
Add to your crystal collection with the latest launch from Crystal Parade. The new Cute Mood colour mix features 200 Swarovski crystals in shades of light rose, rose, fuchsia, white opal and AB. The mix is designed to complement Swarovski’s Crystal Pixie product in Cute Mood, which contains a 5g shot of minute crystals and…
Read MoreAMELIA LILY to perform at the Scratch Summer Party
Pop starlet and former X-Factor finalist, Amelia Lily, will be performing at Scratch Magazine’s Summer Party in July. The pretty singer – renowned for her powerful vocals – will be sure to get the party started on 23 July at Tropicana Beach Club as she performs some of her Top 40 hits. Amelia has also been…
Read MoreJANE IREDALE unveils new lip gloss shades
Jane Iredale has launched three new lip gloss shades that are ideal for retailing. Made to capture the essential summer look, the new shades include Martini, a creamy beige, Pink Lady, a creamy pink and Hot Cider, a creamy gold. All three glosses are encased in the brand’s new-look packaging, which features a flatter tube…
Read MoreIZABELLE HAMMON reveals floral-inspired nail colour collection
Izabelle Hammon has unveiled four pretty pastel nail shades; available in both Calgel for pros and iZ Nail Lacquer. Inspired by pretty flowers, Blooming Beautiful features Wild Sage, a light green, Forget Me Not, a powder blue, Lily Romance, a chalky pink and Wisteria Line, a pale purple with a subtle pink tone. Get your hands…
Read MoreINTERNATIONAL MAKE-UP artist holds Marvelbrow Masterclass
An international make-up artist recently hosted a Marvelbrow Masterclass for 30 Training Solutions educators. Organised by Salon System, the event saw Kamanza Amihyia demonstrate how to contour brows using a combination of three shades to suit a client’s natural colouring. She also spoke about current trends, including the demand for bigger brows. The lessons learnt…
Read MoreSALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Simply Gorgeous Beauty, Allestree, Derby
With its cool New York loft inspired décor, Derby-based Simply Gorgeous Beauty was founded by Melanie Lewendon. “The salon opened in 2011 after I had qualified at college,” reveals Melanie. “I worked in a room at the back of a cafe for one year, then renovated a second room in the second year. Now, I have…
Read MoreLECENTÉ welcomes new partner, Jenny Nagorski
Lecenté has announced that nail artist, Jenny Nagorski, will be joining the brand’s team of official partners. Jenny will join Amanda Trivett in supporting and representing the brand online, at events and in some product development. “We have had our eye on Jenny for a while as her work as a nail artist is exceptional, especially her…
Read MoreADD LUXURY to your treatments with INFINatura Cura Heat
Add some warming indulgence to your manicures and pedicures with this candle mask. The INFINatura Cura Heat is a 100% natural candle that sees a blend of eight natural oils, including Camellia, Argan, Red Mandarin, Bergamot, Sunflower, Crambe Abyssinica, Geranium and Vitamin E. Simply light the candle to melt the wax before massaging in the warm heated…
Read MoreBUILD, SHAPE and protect with iZ PRO Base & Build Gel
Protect from chips and peeling with iZ PRO Base & Build Gel. Thanks to the gel’s key ingredient, a powerful keratin bond, creates a long long lasting nail look when used as a base and topcoat The formula cures clear in 20 seconds for LED and 60 seconds for UV and can be used to create sculptures,…
Read MoreTOP TECH trials Simon Jersey workwear
Want to test the latest salon workwear looks for yourself? Simon Jersey is working with beauty teams customers to test its latest designs, including Blackburn nail salon owner, Charli Jepson. The first of its beauty testers is Charli Jepson, owner of Charli and the Beauty Factory in Blackburn. She and her team of technicians tested…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Eva Maj
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Eva Maj created this summery look for her holiday. “When I do my own nails, I normally go for classic red but I thought my trip to Gran Canaria was great occasion to go slightly wilder. I had a great time away and my nails looked…
Read MoreHANDIREST LTD launch mint green option
The iconic Handirest is now available in a soft mint green shade. A salon staple, this latex-free cushion is designed to stabilise a client’s hand during a manicure, allowing nail technicians to achieve a precise finish. As well as mint green, the Handirest is available in purple, black, pink and baby pink. Every product in…
Read MoreSANITISE UNDERNEATH nails with handy Freshnails product
An ideal retail item as well as pre-treatment product, sanitise underneath the free edge of the nail with a helping hand from Freshnails. The tool contains a formula of alcohol and all-natural ingredients to kill 99.9% of germs underneath the free edge, and is suitable for use on all nail types. The all-in-one sanitation and…
Read MoreNYFW inspires new stamping plates from Yours & CND™
Simple yet effective nail art meets innovation in a new collaboration CND™ and popular nail art brand, :Yours. This limited edition stamping plate takes inspiration from NYFW SS17 where CND™ featured on the catwalks for Alice + Olivia and Libertine to delivery runway styles direct to you and your clients. From flamboyant flamingos and palm leaves to leopard prints and…
Read MoreBAYWATCH COLOUR COLLECTION by Artistic Nail Design makes a splash
Don your swimmers – it’s time to make a splash with the colourful Baywatch collection from Artistic Nail Design. The brand has collaborated with the soon-to-be-released film – in cinemas 29 May – to launch six sizzling summer shades, available in Colour Gloss and Colour Revolution. Dive into the aquamarine Resting Beach Face, hot magenta Off…
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