Archive for 2018
Why nail techs should push themselves out of their comfort zone
Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a nail structure girl through and through. Give me a pink & white challenge and I am in my element and what I would consider my weakness, is art. I can paint a face well, but the steps to achieve it don’t flow naturally. I recently returned…
Read MoreRedecorating your salon
Are you thinking of having a salon spruce up before the festive rush? Take into consideration our top tips… Set yourself a budget Try to stick to it! Don’t forget to factor in little extras like finishing touches and delivery charges. Take measurements Before ordering anything, be sure you’ve taken measurements carefully to ensure a…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Oksana Smirnova, Oksana Salon
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Oksana Smirnova, of Oksana Salon, says geometric nails incorporating autumnal hues have been popular with her clients recently. “I have more and more clients asking for geometric designs, I think it’s a fashion now in all sectors; from the hair and beauty industry to…
Read MoreMaster kit essentials with INK London The Wipe
Add these lint-free wipes to your kit for a slick finish to a service. The wipes are pre-cut into 5cm x 5cm squares and are designed to be so strong that you only need two per service, as they promise not to crumble or fall apart, no matter how hard you scrub. The wipes also…
Read MoreBeauty Express & Salon Services announce merger to streamline shopping experiences
The Salon Services and Beauty Express brands will merge on 28 October 2018 to enable a more streamlined shopping experience for beauty professionals. The Sally brand was founded in New Orleans over 50 years ago has grown into one of the most respected beauty suppliers across the globe. Its divisions are Sally Beauty (serving both…
Read MoreHD Brows adds false lashes to cosmetics range
HD Brows has launched 3D Faux Lashes; an ideal retail item or treatment add-on for quick glamour. Available in three signature styles, Bombshell, Foxy and Vamp, each style complements eye and brow products in the HD Brows range. The multi-layered, high quality synthetic fibres form a soft and feathered effect. “I’m so in love with…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, wears a matte dusky mauve and a bespoke glitter mix for an autumnal look that still sparkles in the crisp sunshine. “I fancied some autumnal, but not too dark, nails, and I also wanted to use a colour I’ve never had…
Read MoreHydrate & cleanse with Spongellé retail buffers
Taking inspiration from the folk-art movement, Gerrard International welcomes four new Spongellé body wash infused buffers; Baltic Rose, Tea Blossom, Sugar Daisy and Blue Iris. Each is packaged in a pretty box and features a triple butter blend formula to cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate and massage. The built in body wash has a time-released lather with a…
Read MoreTreat nail concerns with OPI Infinite Shine 2-in-1 Treatment Primers
Designed to address the most common nail concerns, OPI has released Infinite Shine 2-in-1 Treatment Primers including Strengthening, Conditioning, Ridge Filler and Brightening formulas. Treating nails with key ingredients such as essential oils and natural plant extracts, the lacquers also prep the nails for 11 days of gel-like wear and shine. Within the four formulas,…
Read MoreDipt to host London Day of Education
Dipt is holding a day of education and brand demos in London, Date: Sunday 14 October Time: 10am-2pm Location: The Library – 1st Floor of The Bloomsbury Hotel, 16-22 Great Russel Street, London, WC1B 3NN The day will be interactive with demonstrations and Q&As. Attendees will be encouraged to try out products. Tickets can be…
Read MoreDazzle clients with colour boosting base
Boost Brillbird nail shades with the brand’s latest launch – the Colour Boost Base Gel. The white-coloured gel creates a brighter finish when applied beneath a colour coat. Available in a bottle and brush format, the gel is UV and LED curable. The base gel is available to purchase from www.brillbirduk.co.uk
Read MoreExercise precision in lash services with Dumont Curved Long Tip Tweezer 7SP
Made in Switzerland from high quality steel, the ergonomical Dumont Curved Long Tip Tweezer 7SP from the Eyelash Emporium is lightweight with a precision tip, making it ideal to use when creating fluffy lash extension fans and carrying out volume treatments. Dumont tweezers are primarily design for medical work where the precision tip offers superior…
Read MoreZoya reveals mystical Element collection
An array of blush toned mauves, sultry hues and mystical metallics feature in Zoya’s autumn/winter 12-piece Element collection. Available in two sampler kits featuring six shades each, the lacquers are also available separately or as a 36-piece display. Shades include: Devin Rumor Jenna Ruthie Maryann Kendra Alyssa Donnie Maeve Rachael Leighton Gardner Shop the collection…
Read MoreSmooth sparkles with Lecenté’s Smooth It!
Ensure a super smooth finish with Lecenté’s Smooth It! Ideal for encapsulating chunkier glitter pieces and other arty additions, this nail art gel creates a smooth surface for nail art application over glitter. The brush-on gel can also be mixed with glitters for 3D detailing and artwork, as well as used to adhere crystals and…
Read More8 ways to stop social media taking over your life
It can be a powerful marketing tool – yet sometimes a source of pressure to constantly be answerable to clients; so has social media become bittersweet? Scratch speaks to beauty business owners about how they balance social media marketing with their personal life and how to beat the digital burnout… 1. Turn on automatic replies.…
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