Archive for 2018
Meet client colour-needs with Hive
Hive of Beauty has revealed a newly repackaged addition to its lash range – No. 2 Uptown Brown. The eyebrow and lash tint boasts a rich brown colour in a warm tone. The tint can mixed with the other three Hive Lash shades to create a custom colour look for clients. For example, No. 2…
Read MoreHow & why you should vlog
Natasha Lee, nail tech and award-winning YouTuber, reveals why video is vital to your nail business… In the ever-changing social world, video takes the forefront on every social media platform. Algorithms give preference to video, which is why you may see many still picture quotes on Facebook produced as a video with background music playing.…
Read MoreNail Polish Eraser Cream launches into BeautyMart
A handy cream that removes nail polish in as little as 60 seconds has launched, featuring fresh scent and mess-free formula. Packed in a travel-friendly tube, Nailfix & Chill is acetone-free and formulated with macadamia, almond, argan and vitamin E oils to keep cuticles and nails in optimum condition. How to use: Apply a thick…
Read MoreHow to maintain professional etiquette in your marketing
You might be putting your energy into social media marketing, advertising, or using a variety of methods to encourage new business – but are you fully utilising this by maintaining professional etiquette? Competition in the beauty industry is rife and, although you may be a dab hand at nail services, on its own this is…
Read MoreHow to boost salon retail sales
Techs – it’s time to use your nail and beauty knowledge to turn up the heat on product sales and increase revenue. DAVE HORTON, director of ABT, serves up his top retail tips… One of the most overlooked, and easiest to rectify, areas where beauty and nail businesses lose money is through ineffective retailing. Whether…
Read MoreCarlton Professional opens beauty cash and carry store
Carlton Professional, beauty equipment manufacturer, has opened a dedicated professional, beauty-only cash and carry store. Officially opening October 1, the store is based at the company’s head office in Lancing, the trade-only store offers an array of beauty products, from skincare, lash and brow, to nails treatment, tanning and a range of everyday salon essentials.…
Read MoreOPI turns to Peru for AW18 nail colours
Inspired by natural beauty and bohemian vibes, the 12 shades in OPI’s autumn/winter 2018 collection comprise flirty purples, deep burgundies and rosy hues – available in lacquer, Infinite Shine and GelColor formulas. The Peru collection was inspired by the likes of Machu Picchu’s Incan ruins and the country’s architecture, food and fashion. “Peru is undoubtedly…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Enchanted Jems, South Ockendon, Essex
Being new to the industry hasn’t stopped Jemma Gregory from pursing her dreams. “I started Enchanted Jems last year after completing my training with CND™ education ambassador, Justine Crick. I always had a passion for nails and being a full time mum I wanted a job I could fit around my children.” Needing a space…
Read MoreEnhance make-up services with HD Brows Lip Define pencils
Ideal for retailing or adding to make-up services, lock in colour with five new Lip Define shades. Boasting a long-lasting formula and creamy consistency, new colours include Grape, Tutti Fruitti, Wine, Prune and Toast: offering a different hue tailored to the taste and skin tone of every client. Highly pigmented, use the Lip Define pencils…
Read MoreKatie Barnes on…young people & nail treatments
Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, discusses the appropriate age for a nail treatment… As the number of teenagers and children seeking nail and beauty treatments continues to rise, techs need to ask themselves whether it is safe or appropriate to treat a client under the age of 16. Any person under the age…
Read MoreHygiene How-To: Lash Treatments
Ruth Atkins, Salon System expert, breaks down each component your lash treatment to ensure ultimate hygiene… The Client After preparing the client onto a freshly papered couch with fresh towels, sanitise your hands using an isopropanol-based hand sanitiser or chlorhexidine gluconate solution, which is an antimicrobial agent. Thoroughly rinse hands if using this and dry…
Read MoreClaim your space at Crystal Nails UK Nail Campus
Crystal Nails UK has revealed its Nail Campus training event is set to return in October. Hosted by the distributor in Essex, from October 15, 2018, there will be five days of classes and workshops. The event will be taught and guided by Crystal Nails absolute master international educators, as well as special guests. Confirmed…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Arlene Fraser, Nails By Arlene
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Arlene Fraser, of Nails By Arlene, reveals that designs seeing super cute flamingo feature nails have been popular with her clients recently – especially those lucky enough to be jetting off on holiday. “Most of my clients have been jetting off to the sunshine…
Read MoreSheffield salon stars in E4’s Super Salon TV show
Sheffield-based salon, the StyleBar, is opening it’s doors to the nation by starring in it’s own reality TV series on E4, revealing the trials and triumphs that come with running such a business. Inspired by the sheer size of the salon, the TV series has been dubbed The Super Salon and the first episode airs tonight (Monday…
Read MorePeek inside Faby’s ‘Diaries’ nail colour collection
Italian nail colour brand, Faby, has launched 12 lacquer shades for autumn/winter. Inspired by diaries and their various emotions, tales and contradictions, the palette includes rich browns, greens and garnets and urban nudes and greys. “The Faby Diaries collection is born to let you trace your own story; offering a journey through the different hues…
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