Archive for 2018
WHAT I’M WEARING: Kelly Wells, Beauticle Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kelly Wells, of Beauticle Nails, wears a simple yet elegant nail look featuring a glitter accent nail and water decal. “To create this design, I used two thin layers of Magpie Beauty‘s Give Me Strength onto my natural nails for added strength. I then used…
Read MoreLeChat nail products now available via Revolution Nail Supplies
Revolution Nail Supplies is in discussion to non-exclusively distribute LeChat Nail Care Products, and will be showcasing the brand at Olympia Beauty, London on 30 September and 1 October. With over 20 years in the nail business, LeChat offers a complete range of nail care products that are vibrant, colourful and competitively priced, including the…
Read MoreJazz up nail designs with Bio Sculpture Gel in No. 204 Kaleidoscope
A variety of pink, violet, indigo, orange and lime hexagon-shaped fragments are engulfed in this glossy clear Kaleidoscope gel from Bio Sculpture. Place over a colour gel or layer it up to achieve the desired look, ideal for brightening up nail designs this summer or adding an extra touch of glitter for festival-ready nails. Shop…
Read MoreAmanda Byrne share her love of acrylic, detailed nail designs and education
What is your all-time favourite nail product? My favourite nail product has to be the acrylic system. I just love how creative I can be with all the different colours, glitters and materials. What designs do you love to create? I love doing very detailed hand painted art work, like Disney characters or lace. Anything…
Read MorePack your mobile kit like a pro with these top tips
“Make sure you have a good case to store your products upright and neatly for easy access,” advises Rachel Gribble, Salon System educator. “Packing things the same way makes it easier when packing up after a treatment. Plus, it also helps to keep your kit neat. There are lots of good cases available; they come…
Read MoreExpand eyelash services with Lash Perfect’s LC Russian Lash Curl
Offer bespoke lash extension looks with the new LC Russian Lash Curl from Lash Perfect. Offering a beautifully lifted lash extension look, the curl is available in Super Fine (0.05) and Extra Fine (0.07) and in 7mm – 15mm lengths. It’s range of thickness’ and lengths means that varying Russian lash styles can be created…
Read MoreHow to achieve consistent lengths with your nail enhancements
Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, serves u advice on achieving consistent nail lengths… Did you know that each nail is naturally a different length and grows at different rates, meaning it is unlikely that they will be exactly the same length at any time? Have you ever experienced a client return after their…
Read MoreCo-founder of The Eyelash Design Co announces retirement
Christina Jenkins, co-founder and director of The Eyelash Design Company, has announced her retirement after a long and fruitful career in the beauty industry. Pictured left with co-founder, Beverly Piper, the duo founded the Lash Perfect brand under the EDC umbrella, and have since grown the Brow Perfect, Hi Brow, Lash FX and Brow FX…
Read MoreHow to select the perfect nude nail colour for your client
Barely-there hues are always in style and the sophisticated nude nail look continues to flourish across the runways, on celebrity fingertips and in the salon. Favoured by many for its ‘clean’ look and ability to complement any ensemble – without overpowering, nude nails will never go out of style – and therein lies their beauty.…
Read MoreEmbrace holographic trends with the China Glaze OMG! Flashback collection
China Glaze has released its special edition OMG! Flashback collection. The 10th anniversary collection brings back the most prism-packed and rainbow intensive nail lacquer shades since the brand’s debut in 2008. Entice with light-catching holographic hues as the collection features shades with quirky, abbreviated names such as BFF, OMG, 2NITE, IDK, DV8 and TTYL. Call…
Read MoreBe the soul of the party with NSI Polish Pro New Orleans Night Life collection
NSI has revealed the New Orleans Night Life collection in brush on, soak off Polish Pro formula. Featuring bold hues to transform clients into the star of any party, this collection sees six eye-catching shades. The collection includes: Bourbon Street – coral with a gold shimmer French Quarter – bright red Bead Throw – bright…
Read MoreHow to make the most of your beauty qualifications
Anna-Cari Gund, president of CIDESCO, shares her top tips for making the most of your beauty achievements… Achieving a globally renowned beauty qualification can be an amazing feeling. Our CIDESCO graduates know that obtaining a CIDESCO diploma places the world at their fingertips. If you have a qualification you want the world to know about,…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Luma Nails, South Lanarkshire
After juggling her duties at the local council, her family life as the mum of two young boys and a client list bursting from her part-time work as a mobile nailista, Lisa Blair knew it was time to seek a space of her own. “I started doing nails in July 2016 while I was on maternity…
Read MoreSpruce up your salon with new Salon Services Equipment Direct range
Salon Services has launched its new Equipment Direct range, including a host of salon equipment to suit every budget. Featuring low-cost essentials, premium pieces and freelance-friendly products, the range can be ordered from Salon Services stores and via the website. Products are available for delivery within seven days (T&Cs apply) and some lines are even…
Read MoreBehind the scenes: Salon System brand photoshoot
On the 11 July, myself and Scratch‘s Sophie hotfooted to Cherryduck Studios in London, just a stone’s throw from Tower Bridge, to go behind the scenes on an exciting Salon System brand photoshoot. Capturing images and videos with models and products to align with the new Salon System brand image and website, the shoot took place…
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