Archive for 2018
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary in the City
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary in the City, reveals that the French blend technique teamed together with a bold stiletto nail shape has been an extremely popular pairing with her clients recently. “French blends are so popular all year round and stiletto nails are so…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Think pink
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Is there such a thing as too much pink? At Scratch HQ, the answer is always no! We adore this pretty pink set created by Sophie Hudd, of Rainbow Nails, on natural nails. Sophie used Magpie Beauty Pandora Chrome, as well as…
Read MoreExpand your product range with CJP Nail Systems
CJP Nail Systems is proving popular with nail pros nationwide, seeing an L&P system at its core with an array of coloured powders that leaves customers and techs alike spoilt for choice. Founded by Jemma Porch in late 2015, CJP also offers the highly pigmented, super durable C Jel P range, which soaks off in 10…
Read MoreVIP opportunity launches for Nailympia London competitors
This year’s London edition of international nail competition, Nailympia, will see a new VIP experience for competitors. Nail technicians competing are invited to upgrade to one of 21 premium desks available in a special, roped-off area. These VIP competitors will keep the same desk for the entire three-day event, regardless of competition category and negating…
Read MoreHave fun with Light Elegance UK’s circus-themed gel collection
Light Elegance UK has revealed Under The Big Top, a 12-piece gel collection inspired by circus culture. Available to buy individually, in mini 6ml sizes or as two six-piece collections (one Color Gel set and one Glitter Gel set), the range features a fun-loving variety of shades. Launched for autumn 2018, the Color Gels include…
Read MoreAdd Halloween makeovers to your services with Airbase
Capitalise on the spooktacular Halloween holiday by offering monster make-overs to clients. Airbase is running a Halloween Airbrush Make-Up course dedicated to all things scary, designed by make-up and body artist, Katie Wrigley. Katie has designed the course with a commercial aspect to create looks that customers will want to be seen in at parties. She will…
Read MoreWhat I loved about my visit to Townhouse nail salon
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of visiting Townhouse – a nail bar located just off Regent Street and only a hop, skip and jump away from Oxford Circus station. Describing itself as ‘London’s no. 1 independent luxury nail salon’ and a ‘premium nail studio’ that is ‘redefining clean and everyday luxury’, the Townhouse…
Read MoreEliminate fumes with Nail Gaga filtration system
Remove and eliminate fumes and airborne dust from your working environment with the Nail Gaga Air Angel Dual Air Filtration System. The extraction unit features a multi-laters filter system and can reach 99.97% efficiency. The unit returns clear, purified are back in the workspace via its adjustable airflow function. Available as standard with one arm feature…
Read MoreLondon salon owner talks abut having ‘healthy competition’
London salon owner, Tinu Bello, recently opened her second location for her brand Colour Riot Nails in the vibrant district of Shoreditch, going her existing location in Fitzrovia. Here, Tinu talks about her experiences… “Competition? Yes, London has some amazing nail salons, and we welcome a bit of healthy competition – but there is more than enough business for us all.…
Read MoreTeenage beauty consumers dubbed ‘generation AVID’
Mintel has developed an acronym to identify the new generation of beauty consumers aged 16-20, who have grown up with the influence of beauty entrepreneurs such as Kylie Jenner and Zoella. The new acronym used to identify such consumers is ‘AVID’: Approaching adulthood, video drive, influencer aware and digital natives. Mintel has explained the acronym…
Read MoreAirbase make-up course now available at Capital Hair and Beauty
Airbase has expanded its introductory airbrush make-up course to selected Capital Hair and Beauty stores throughout the UK. The one-day workshop teaches the fundamentals of how to create the perfect base using the combination of the Airbase Ultra Foundation technology and lightweight, atomised application of the airbrush. Taught by a member of the Airbase Pro…
Read MoreBranding tips to make your nail salon stand out
Brand your salon to ensure it stands out from the crowd with top tips from Andrew Dark, director and co-owner of printwear and branding specialists, Custom Planet Setting up a nail salon can be the start of something exciting, but with so many up and down the country, it can be difficult to know how to…
Read MoreBio Sculpture presents five-piece Dreamers nail colour collection
Embrace the whimsical, dreamlike notions of summertime with the five new shades from Bio Sculpture, available in both lacquer and gel formulas. The hues include: Aqua Clouds: A sky blue colour to connect the senses and refresh a look Wild Orchid: A soft violet reminiscent of the first fragrance of spring Hazy Forest: Garden tranquillity meets contemporary elegance…
Read MoreHow to forge a successful career in the nail industry
Yesterday, I caught up with beauty business expert, Liz McKeon, as she shared all of her top tips on how to run a successful nail business. Arranging to meet in The Soho Hotel, London, myself and Liz made ourselves comfortable in the hotel’s drawing rooms, alongside Mark Smith (aka The Spa Man). Simply by scrolling…
Read MoreWhy lateral structure will help your nails go the distance
Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, reveals why nail endurance is dependent on nail structure – and serves up advice on perfecting it… Beauty and endurance are two of the main qualities a client looks for when it comes to their enhancements. Both tech and client don’t want to have to worry about repair…
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