Archive for 2017
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sarah Vernon-Cowell, Sarah Vernon Nails and Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sarah Vernon-Cowell, of Sarah Vernon Nails and Beauty, revealed that a deep red hue complete with embellishments has been popular with her clients. “I am finding at the moment that clients are wanting something simple but glamorous. “This nail design goes with every outfit,…
Read MoreWARWICK TECH reaches final 12 in worldwide nail competition
Scratch blogger, nail artist and educator, Katie Barnes, has been shortlisted as the only UK finalist in NAILS magazine‘s Next Top Nail Artist competition. Now in its fifth season, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist is open to techs all over the world and sees contestants undergo a rigorous screening process after judges carefully evaluate hundreds of…
Read MoreFESTIVE FANCIES: LCN Prestige Christmas Set
We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Retail the gift of mistle-toes with this festive foot care set from LCN and BCI. Presented in a gold gift bag, the set sees an festively scented…
Read MoreFESTIVE FANCIES: Donna Marchant, DM Nails
We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Donna Marchant at DM Nails created this mani featuring two frosty friends. “I used Gelish from Nail Harmony for these nails,” Donna reveals. “For the background and main colour I…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Amy Clarke, Studio ‘A’ Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! With just two weeks to go until Christmas Eve, Amy Clarke, of Studio ‘A’ Beauty, is spreading some festive cheer with these seasonal nails. “I created these nails based around Christmas and my favourite colour. I prefer my nails to all be based within the same…
Read MoreBUTTER LONDON pairs up with Pantone to launch exclusive beauty collection
Butter London has collaborated with Pantone as the official beauty partner for the Pantone Colour of the Year 2018 collection. The British beauty brand has launched a six-piece nail lacquer collection, three lip glosses, three lipsticks, a Glazen Eye Gloss, Lustrous Liner and four-piece kit directly inspired by Pantone 18-3838, Ultra Violet. “As a brand…
Read MoreFESTIVE FANCIES: Nail Gaga Stamp It Styling Design Plates
We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Add seasonal nail art speedily with Nail Gaga‘s range of stamping plates. Featuring a variety of different designs and styles, the Stamp It Styling Design Plate range include…
Read MoreFESTIVE FANCIES: Dominique, at Dominique’s Beauty Room
We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Take inspiration for frozen fingertip styling from this design from Dominique, at Dominique’s Beauty Room. Adding a frosty twist on the French, Dominique created an icy blue tip before adding glitz the…
Read MoreSOOTHE & CARE with iZ Pro hand treatment products
Give hands some TLC with the iZ Professional Hand Treatment Collection that aims to soothe tired and dry hands, leaving them feeling soft and smelling sweet. The collection sees a Tea Tree Hand Wash designed to use as a pre-treatment, although gentle enough to be used as a regular hand soap, and a Peppermint Hand…
Read MorePANTONE unveils Ultra Violet as 2018 Colour of the Year
Ultra Violet has been unveiled as the 2018 Colour of the Year by global colour trend forecaster, Pantone. Described by Pantone as ‘a dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade that communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future’, it hones spiritual and mystical properties – which make for stunning nail creations. “We are living in a time…
Read MoreFESTIVE FANCIES: Jessica Candy Cane
We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Appeal to lacquer lovers with Jessica’s Candy Cane set and add some Custom Colour to your retail area. Ready for gifting with its fun packaging, the set…
Read MoreCRYSTAL CLEAR introduces Quartz Spa range
Featuring a range of aromatherapy scrubs and wraps to massage oils and bath soaks, Quartz Spa is the modern mood and skin enhancing lifestyle concept from Crystal Clear. Offering crystal infusion, Crystal Clear Quartz Spa aims to tap into the healing qualities of crystals by placing pieces of clear quartz within every product. All the products in the…
Read MoreFESTIVE FANCIES: Laura Chree, Chreeative Nails
We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Laura Chree, owner of Chreeative Nails had this design wrapped up! Combining festive hues, Laura used Artistic Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Polish Colour in golden tone,…
Read MoreSALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Natalie’s Nails and Beauty Limited, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, Essex
Finally in a home of its own, Natalie Martin’s beauty business is thriving. Originally established in Natalie’s kitchen, the new specially-created log cabin salon in her garden allows Natalie to offer the bespoke services to her close-knit group of clients. “I live in a small village,” Natalie explains. “The majority of my clients live either…
Read MoreOPI marks festive nail colour launch with special event
Team OPI got Scratch‘s Helena and Sophie in the festive spirit as it held a fun-filled event – full of sparkles – to showcase its latest launches. Heading up to the capital, Team Scratch navigated its way to the swanky St Martin’s Lane Hotel and were greeted with festive themed cocktails and mince pies. A giant…
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