Archive for 2017
#MANIMONDAY 50 Shades of Grey nail art by Emily Yafai
It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow and not only is it a day to show how much you care for your loved ones, but Fifty Shades Darker hits cinemas! The second in the Fifty Shades series stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson and is set to be super racy, and talented tech Emily Yafai has paid homage…
Read MoreTECH TALK: Siobhan Galloway
Home-based nail tech, Siobhan Galloway, details her love for the job and the impact that social media has had on her business. When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? I’ve always been interested in nails for as long as I can remember. When I started working I used to get acrylic…
Read MoreAWARD-WINNING BRAND unveils vacancies opportunities
The award-winning Hand & Foot Spa is looking for looking for franchisees for its mobile service, as well as both technicians and managers. The company, which was awarded the 2012 Scratch Star for Nail Salon of the Year: Independent for its Chelsea flagship, is expanding to meet demand. Delivering quality treatments to clients’ homes, the franchise opportunity is offering techs-on-the-go…
Read MoreCND™ nails shine at Jeremy Scott show
CND™ teamed up with designer, Jeremy Scott, to create a striking look for his Fall/Winter runway at New York Fashion Week. After nearly a decade-long hiatus, CND™ was reunited with Jeremy Scott. This season also marked the official kickoff of CND™ ’s partnership with new Creative Ambassador and long-time Jeremy Scott collaborator, Miss Pop. Miss…
Read MoreMANCHESTER SPA unveils beauty services for guests with cancer
The Spa at The Midland, a luxury city centre spa in Manchester, is now offering treatments to guests that are living with or recovering from cancer. Beauty therapists were trained by Wellness for Cancer™, a non-profit educational foundation that provides cancer therapy training to spas and wellness facilities. In total, every beauty therapist at The…
Read MoreGATHER NAIL ART ideas at OPI’s SS17 Trend Tour
OPI has announced the return of its Trend Tour to two new venues in London and Manchester. Led by OPI guest artist and brand ambassador, Sophie Harris-Greenslade, each one-day event will reveal the latest nail art trends and how to create them. Sophie will be using OPI’s stunning Fiji collection and offer tips and ideas on nail…
Read MoreSTARRY NAIL ART worn by models for TommyxGiGi runway show
It’s an event that’s taken Instagram by storm, and the paps were out for the TommyxGiGi show in Venice Beach, California. The collaboration is the second between model, GiGi Hadid, and Tommy Hilfiger, and reveals a sporty, beach ethos for spring 2017, and GiGi opened the show in a crop top paired with leather trousers.…
Read MoreSIMON JERSEY to dress Team GB for Winter Olympics
Simon Jersey, a leading uniform supplier to the beauty industry, has been chosen to supply Team GB with its formalwear for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Having dressed the team for last year’s Olympic games in Rio, the brand has been asked once again to provide contemporary formalwear that will be worn to events during and…
Read MoreBrush up brows with ARDELL
Add something extra to your client’s service with Ardell’s Brow Perfecting Palette. Featuring three flattering, correcting colours and a highlighter, the kits also include a precise brush for expert application. The smudge-proof formula brighten up the eyes area, instantly fills in arches and defines brows. Shop all the Ardell range via Louella Belle www.louellabelle.co.uk
Read MoreNOUVEAU LASHES update LVL treatment
Nouveau Lashes has revealed a number of exciting changes to its LVL treatment after listening to feedback from its technicians. The updates include the following: Easy-post patch tests New patch test kits that can be easily popped in the post are now available. Each kit contains a patch test form, all 4 LVL products in…
Read MoreTrain for FREE with HIGH DEFINITION
High Definition has announced the redesign of its make up training, which will see it be offered free-of-charge to its customers. The new High Definition Make-up Masterclasses, a series of one-day, compact courses are set to educate salons on a variety of different looks that can be taken back and offered as a High Definition…
Read MoreHAZEL DIXON hosts photographic course
Award-winning tech, Hazel Dixon, recently hosted a three-day photographic event to polish participants’ photographic competition skills. Designed to answer questions the top tech is often asked, Hazel created the course to share her experience with the style of competition. The event saw the participants work with a theme – Alice in Wonderland – similarly to the rules of…
Read More#MANIMONDAY Pretty pink sparkly nails for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day creeping up, we’re seeing a flurry of red and pink nail designs on social media, but these enhancements by Ruth Monro of Little Blank Spaces really caught our eyes. The talented tech sculpted her enhancements using CJP L&P in Birthday Suit and coated in a delicate pastel pink gel polish. She used…
Read MoreNAIL GAGA reveals two new educators
Nail Gaga is thrilled to announce the appointment of two new recruits to its education team. Victoria McManus joins the brand with experience in gel, acrylic and 3D nail art, as well as competition wins. She will be covering the North West of the country, and will offer courses in manicure, pedicure, gel and acrylic…
Read MoreSwoon over LCN Valentine range
Spread the love with the range of Valentine’s Day products from LCN. Available through BCI trade, the products make handy retail items for treatment aftercare or gifts for loved ones. The hand creams work to keep skin supple and soft, while the nail varnish gift set include four romantic MattPolish shades. Shop the range at…
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