Archive for 2018
Team Scratch gets lashed with Salon System mink styles
Salon System educator, Ruth Atkins, paid a visit to Scratch HQ to offer the team lash and brow makeovers using new products from the range. Accompanied by Costi Passeri of Essence PR, the duo revealed the new Mink Style Individual Lashes; additions to the Naturalash Texture range available in Short and Medium. After discussing each…
Read MoreOffer high impact lashes in a flash with new Salon System mink styles
Salon System has added new mink style individual lashes to its Naturalash Texture range; in short and medium lengths. Create a variety of looks in as little as 15 minutes when using the Marvelash Fast Set Glue for the perfect add-on to a nail treatment. Mix and match the short and medium styles to suit the…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Toni Honey, Toni Honey Nail & Beauty Academy
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Toni Honey, of Tony Honey Nail & Beauty Academy, reveals that soft, nude marble designs have been popular with her clients recently. “I think it’s been requested so much due to the marble craze still being so popular on Instagram and all over social…
Read MoreKickstart your tanning career with Sienna X spray tan kit
Get all of the training and essentials needed to add tanning services to your treatment menu with the Sienna X Bronze Professional Kit package. Providing therapists with all of the necessities, including the its True Touch Machine, two litres of solution and pop-up cubicle, the Sienna X package also enables you to become a certified…
Read MoreEntice male clients with ‘below the belt’ retail packages
The Below The Belt Grooming brand has released a number of retail items targeted at males that make for ideal gifts or retail items – as well as a way to attract men into the salon. Dedicated to celebrating and protecting a man’s body above and below the belt, the brand’s products offer effective and…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Wild thing
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Animal print is everywhere at the minute with both high fashion and highstreet retailers embracing the likes of leopard and zebra prints across collections. Offer clients a taste of the trend to compliment or stylishly clash with their wardrobe by extending animal…
Read MoreEmbrace autumn nail trends with new Jessica collection
Jessica has launched Autumn Romance, a collection of six sophisticated nail shades available in Custom Colour and GELeration formulas. Inspired by changes in nature and ‘the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’, the cosy tones are: Wine Country – a rich burgundy crème Natural Splendor – a tanned nude crème Toasted Pecans – a nutty brown crème…
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, wears rainbow-inspired nails for a cute and funky look. “To create these nails I used Gelish Cover Pink Structure Gel as my base colour over a layer of nude, so it wasn’t sheer. Then, with the six different colours…
Read MorePersonalise lash looks with new Marvelash styles from Salon System
Offer an oh-so personalised look for your lash extensions services and extend your variations with four new Marvelash styles from Salon System. Perfect for every individual request, the styles include… Marvelash Russian 0.07 C & D Double Layer: A double layer of Russian C & D curl lashes that allows technicians to create a feathery,…
Read MorePerfect your prep-work with with Halo Prep & Scrub
Ensure your services start right by adding the new Halo Prep & Scrub bottle size to your kit. Owning to popular demand, Halo has launched the air-dry prep liquid in a new, larger size. Featuring a sweet, fruity orange and mango scent, use to prep the nail plate properly before a Halo nail service to help eliminate…
Read MoreArtistic serves up hot palette of nail shades for AW18
From sassy to spicy and with a little bit of sauce, Artistic Nail Design has presented six versatile nail shades in its Caution: Extremely Hot collection for autumn/winter. The tasteful crèmes include a dark blue, dark red and green iridescent, each designed to complement one another, and each available in Colour Gloss, Colour Revolution and…
Read MoreThe importance of a well-lit workstation for nail technicians
As a nail professional, you rely on your vision for precise product application, so make life a little easier and prevent strain with adequate task lighting. Hannah Robertson, Nail Harmony UK South West educator, explains, “If you don’t have great light to work in as a nail tech, you can strain your eyesight but also…
Read MoreOffer nude shades to suit with Orly’s The New Neutral collection
Inspired by the seasonal transition into autumn, the latest shades from Orly serve up nude hues for individual client taste. Boasting a palette of muted brick red, earthy rose pink and dusty olive green shades, the collection is available in two formulas – nail lacquer and Gel FX – depending on the client’s desired wear…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Bello Amor Beauty & Academy, Liverpool
Having established her business and client base as a mobile technician and being home-based, Natalia Moore knew it was time to expand and find a bigger base for her business. “After six years, I expanded in 2016 and moved to a larger premises as the business was growing from strength to strength,” smiles Natalie Moore.…
Read MoreKatie Barnes on…how to prevent allergies
Concerns have been mounting over the number of tech allergies being reported from using nail products. It’s so important to address your working practice and products to prevent this from disrupting your career and causing further pain. An allergy builds up over time from overexposure of repetitive skin contact with an allergen (in this case…
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