Archive for 2017
JANE IREDALE unveils new-look product
The team at Jane Iredale have revealed the brand’s Mystikol Collection make-over. Perfect for retailing to clients, the eye make up has staying power of a liquid, can be smudged like a powder or pencil. With a built-in, removable brush in the lid, the make-up is perfect for popping in handbag or clients on the…
Read MoreThe Spa at The Midland partners with WELLNESS FOR CANCER
Manchester’s city centre spa, The Spa at The Midland, has partnered with Wellness for Cancer, a non-profit educational foundation that provides cancer therapy training to spas and wellness facilities. Wellness for Cancer has specifically trained and certified The Spa at The Midland to provide services for guests who have experienced or who are currently living with…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, wanted to celebrate her industry in the best way she knew – with nails, of course! “On the 17th of February, I will have been self employed running Nailed It Beauty for four years,” Lauren beams. “It has been the…
Read MoreOPI UNVEILS FIJI collection for spring 2017
OPI has unveiled 12 vibrant nail shades for spring 2017, available in three systems and inspired by the picturesque island of Fiji. From lush flora and exotic birds to tranquil seas and soft palm-lined sands, Fiji is a dream destination filled with bright colours, serving as the perfect inspiration for the spring colour palette. Available…
Read MoreSALON SYSTEM launches Express Steam Remover for gel polish
Salon System has unveiled its new Gellux Express Steam Remover. This handy product gently warms acetone to create steam that allows for the speedy removal of Gellux gel polish, L&P acrylic, wraps and tips. Simple and easy to use, it comes complete with finger covers to retain vapours within the unit and two removable acetone…
Read MoreIZ BEAUTY to create nail look for two LFW shows
Iz Beauty of London, the nail brand created by Izabelle Hammon, has partnered with renowned manicurist, Saffron Goddard to create the nail looks for the Molly Goddard and ROBERTS | WOOD this weekend, for their AW17 presentations at London Fashion Week. With a comprehensive colour range and numerous nail art products, the brand has the ability…
Read MoreLAST DAY to receive 20% off The Edge products
Today is the last day to take advantage of The Edge’s Valentine’s Day promotion. Online shoppers will receive 20% off the brand’s entire product range, which includes a whole host of nail art accessories and essential tools. The discount is applied directly at the checkout with no code required. www.edgenails.co.uk
Read MoreNOVALASH announces UK brand ambassadors
NovaLash has announced its LASHoff finalists as UK brand ambassadors. For the first time ever, the annual NovaLash LASHoff competition opened its doors in the UK and Ireland. This year saw two UK lash artists reach the final stage of the competition. Kate Baxter, from The Dolls House in Inverness, and Sarah-Anne Barham, from Sarah-Anne’s Beauty in…
Read MoreSELFRIDGES WELCOMES The Hand & Foot Spa
Award-winning company, The Hand and Foot Spa, has opened a nail bar in Selfridges, Birmingham. Launched by Donna Haar-Jørgensen in London nine years ago, The Hand and Foot Spa scooped a Scratch Star owing to its stunning decor and commitment to hand and foot care. The arrival of the nail bar, which is based on…
Read MoreSHIMMY AND SHAKE with Semilac’s new collection
Clients will be ready to hit the dancefloor with the latest Semilac offering. The Dance Flow collection sees nine new glitter colours in Semilac UV Hybrid formula. The new shades are sure to add a sparkle to your services as the palette was inspired by iconic dances from around the world. Aptly named, the colours range…
Read MoreMARGARET DABBS unveils trio of new shades
Nail care brand, Margaret Dabbs London, has added three new nail polish shades to its award-winning range. The new shades are Black Rose, a deep purple-aubergine, Pink Blossom, a sheer pink, and Morning Glory, a dark grey/blue. Chic in style, each polish is richly pigmented with a long-lasting formula that leaves nails with a rosy scent.…
Read MoreTHE CREATIVE Beauty Group to enter colleges
Kelly Rawlings, the new education emissary for The Creative Beauty Group, is to introduce college students to the company’s different brands. Starting in March, Kelly will be teaching techniques from systems including Lashnv™, a lash lift system, and Entity Dip and Buff. Discover more about the systems via www.thecreativebeautygroup.co.uk
Read MoreSALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT A Little TLC Studio, Guildford
With its pretty wallpaper and fresh feel, A Little TLC Nail Studio in Guildford started life as quite a different environment – one not as welcoming, as owner Tina Campbell explains. “A year ago, the salon was a dirty garage but now it’s my stunning salon. “I offer all aspects of nail enhancements, polish, gel…
Read MoreNEW DATA reveals most frequently mentioned nail polish brands
My Market Insight, a company that offers data, comment and analysis across various media platforms, has revealed which nail brands are featured most in consumer publications. Analysing the print, online and social media channels of consumer magazines, the data revealed that Nails Inc had the most product mentions in print, with a variety of the…
Read MoreAn insight into the waterless manicure
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, susses out the waterless manicure… The traditional method of dipping your fingers into a bowl of water while getting a manicure has become somewhat dated, with many techs now offering a waterless ‘dry’ manicure service. Waterless manicures are becoming increasingly popular, particularly with mobile techs. A waterless manicure…
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