Archive for 2018
How to approach the upsell process & boost beauty profits
Naomi Mogg, educator for ASP, reveals why upselling treatments is one of the easiest ways to increase revenue and grow retail sales… Many therapists miss valuable opportunities to upsell because they feel that they are not ‘a salesperson’. However, you don’t need to be a salesperson to upsell – you just need to make a few…
Read MoreEmbrace Summer Dayz with INK London’s nail colour collection
Cater to bright nail requests and hot nail art demands with five punchy shades from INK London. Available in iLac gel polish, the hues are (L-R) Funky Fuschia, Blazing Sunset, Summer Sorbet, Ardent Amethyst and Purple Persuasion. Each available in 15ml bottles, iLac is LED and UV curable and offers up to three weeks’ wear.…
Read MoreBoost your bridal client care with these top tips
Is your appointment diary starting to fill up with bridal clients? Mandy Cook, sales director at Gerrard International, offers some advice for a smooth service and top-notch client care for the big day… “A bridal client is lucrative business for the nail tech as she will need a course of treatments leading up to her big day, not to…
Read MoreNail Harmony UK launches radio station for the beauty sector
The Nail Harmony UK Gelish Gala 2018 in Clacton-On-Sea last Friday offered a surprise launch for the industry. The company’s director, Jason Smedley, took to the stage with brother, Mark Smedley, to present an exciting new project; Beauty Talk Radio (BTR). Utilising the skills and experience of Mark Smedley, who has worked in the music and radio…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Bronze and Beautyful, Newcastle under Lyme
Radiating positive vibes and an oh-so tropical theme, Bronze and Beautyful is the result of Lauren Lily Lea’s hard work and passion for the beauty industry. “I opened the salon in 2014,” reveals Lauren. “I went from working full time for car hire company with a bedroom beauty salon on the side as a hobby to…
Read MoreTales from Nail Harmony UK’s tropical Gelish Gala
Nail Harmony UK held its Gelish Gala 2018 on Friday 22 June at The Princes Theatre in Clacton-on -Sea. Myself and editor, Helena Biggs, donned cocktail dresses and with boarding passes in hand (our specialist invite) we entered into a tropical paradise. With music blasting and the cocktail bar heaving, nail industry professionals networked, relaxed…
Read MoreHow to market microblading to clients
Thinking of training in microblading, but worried your clients won’t take up the treatment? Emma Apps, brow expert at The Eyelash Design Company, advises you to reassure them. “Brow services are extremely profitable, especially nowadays as they have become so popular,” explains Emma. “Brow Perfect Microblading especially offers excellent profits; after you have completed your…
Read MoreEasily adjust nail forms with INK London Fine Arrow Point Scissors
Ensure a snug fit with your forms thanks to the new Fine Arrow Point Scissors from INK London. Ergonomically designed, the scissors see a sharp point to easily adjust forms before product application. The scissors see a chic black handle and INK London’s crown emblem. Snap up the scissors at www.inknails.com
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals that unique marble designs topped with glitter have been popular with her clients recently. “Marble nails have been so popular with my clients as they are a great way of getting a lot of colour into one design.…
Read MoreWax Chat: Andy Rouillard collaborates with Salon System to launch Just Wax Expert range
Salon System has revealed its collaboration with waxing guru, Andy Rouillard, of Axiom Bodyworks, for the Just Wax Expert range. Named Britain’s Top Male Waxing Specialist by the former grooming editor of Men’s Health, Andy Rouillard is an award-winning therapist and qualified teacher. The collaboration aims to understand and meet the demands of busy salons…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Hot hot hot
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! With the weather looking to skyrocket this week to some of the highest temperatures we’ve seen this summer, clients will be turning up the heat of their nail designs. This fiery nail look, created by the team at Laque Nail Bar, features…
Read MoreEmbrace a rainbow of gel polish shades with Candy Coat box
Quirky gel polish brand, Candy Coat, has brought back its Rainbow Box due to popular demand; a cute pink box with 10 gel polish shades to boost your colour collection. The 10 shades include various colours of the rainbow, from hot pink to yellow, orange and blue, as well as a base coat, top coat…
Read MoreOffer speedy summer colours with BrillBird Brush&Go kit
Help keep cleints cool with summer with the Amore Mio Brush&Go Colour Kit from BrillBird UK. The kit sees four new shades to the Brush&Go Gel&Lac range, including vivid coral, Go84; candy pink, Go87; peach, Go88; and pastel green, Go89. The Brush&Go Gel&Lac formula sees a speedy colour overlay option for salon, requiring no base…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Kelly Wells, Beauticle Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kelly Wells, of Beauticle Nails, opts for a delicate yet glam pink nail look, seeing encapsulated rose foils and glitter for a design that glistens in the sunshine. “For my nails I used Magpie Beauty Give Me Strength and two of my Magpie Beauty Glitters,…
Read MoreBig Brovaz & Booty Luv to perform at Scratch’s Summer Party
Get your feet tapping, dig out a party outfit and embrace disco fever – as the Scratch Summer Party returns next month, and YOU’RE invited! Hosted by Rylan Clark-Neal, the evening will feature live performances from R&B/hip-hop sensations, Big Brovaz and Booty Luv. The group has released two studio albums and eight singles, including Nu…
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