Archive for 2018
Treatwell launches largest ever TV campaign
The hair and beauty bookings website, Treatwell, has embarked on its biggest TV campaign yet, advertising the effortless service to nail technicians and clients alike. The seven figure investment sees Treatwell develop a media and creative campaign that aims to consolidate the brand as the ‘go-to’ booking platform for hair and beauty treatments for men…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: World Cup fever
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! This years World Cup has well and truly kicked off and tonight sees the England team play its first game of the tournament against Tunisia. Techs and clients up and down the country are catching the World Cup fever and embracing it…
Read MoreApp launches using virtual reality to try nail shades
A newly launched app is offering nailistas the chance to try out nail shades using augmented reality technology. Wanna Nails offers users the chance to try on polish before your manicure by using their phone’s camera. Users can snap a picture of their hand and the app detects fingernails to polish, changing colour as you …
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Natalie Walker, Daisy Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Natalie Walker, of Daisy Nails, wears short black nails with a dripping rainbow feature nail for a step away from her normal go-to designs. “This was a simple set of acrylics using the amazing Ugly Duckling acrylic system, finished with black polish and a hand…
Read MoreDelfy Cosmetics launches with ‘Colour Therapy’ nail polish
Make-up and nail colour brand, Delfy Cosmetics, has launched, serving to offer clients trend-led, high performance products. Founded by Mariam Meskheli, the Delfy Cosmetics range includes make-up, skincare, body care and nail care – each enriched with many natural ingredients. Seventeen shades in the nail polish colour range provide intense, high gloss colour for up…
Read MoreUnleash your inner goddess with gel polish range
Nirvana Nail and Beauty Supplies has revealed the Goddess Gel Polish range. Boasting a bright array of colourful options for overlays, the system offers a wear time of up to three weeks when combined with the range’s base coat and Super Shine Top Coat, the range can also be combined with the range’s Ultra Bonder,…
Read MoreSession tech heads to star-studded Cannes Film Festival
We caught up with Scratch Stars Finalist and session stylist, Julie Lee, about a recent nail adventure that took her to star-studded Cannes… “I was recently offered this chance to work at the Cannes Film Festival for prestigious jewellers, Chopard,” reveals Julie. “After taking part in the Nail Mastered innitative, Marian Newman recommended me to…
Read MoreLondoner nail habits REVEALED!
On-demand beauty concierge, LeSalon, has revealed Londoners beauty habits thanks to a new survey. After over 6000 Londoners were surveyed, the results revealed that that the age range spending the most amount each month on beauty treatments is 45-54 at £138, and the age range spending the least is 25-34 at £76. Ranges 18-24, 35-44…
Read MoreTop up tans with the Black Secret bronzing lotion from Supertan
Encourage clients to top up their holiday glow with the Black Secret bronzing lotion from Supertan. Featuring vitamins, caffeine and collagen to provide a progressive radiant tan, it offers an ultra-light texture for a lotion that instantly blends into skin. Collagen also helps to keep the skin moisturised and hydrated. Shop the bronzing lotion at…
Read MoreUltra bright summer nail hues revealed by Mavala
Ensure your clients are summer-ready thanks to the latest lacquer collection from Mavala, Bubble Gum. The new rainbow collection sees new six ultra-bright shades: Very Cherry Blueberry Lemon Drop Orange Sherbet Green Apple Big Bubble Bright and oh-so punchy, the shades pays homage to a wind of pop rebellion, the power of self-expression and exaggerated…
Read MoreDiscover the latest CND™ innovation at July Xperience Day
CND™ and Sweet Squared are to host Xperience Days in the UK and Ireland to reveal the brand’s latest innovation, SHELLAC LUXE, to professionals. The Xperience Days will take place 1 and 2 July across nine locations including Birmingham, Bristol and Cambridge, as well as at Sweet Squared head office and partner locations in Leeds, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow…
Read MoreGlobal Team CND™ welcomes UK tech to elite team
CND™ UK and Sweet Squared education ambassador, Samantha Birkett-Leigh, has been selected as the newest member of Global Team CND™. Representing the brand at the highest level, the team comprises an esteemed group of education ambassadors (EAs) curated from the brand’s talented pool of techs across the globe. After submitting bids and undergoing evaluation across categories…
Read MoreStay on trend with speedy nail art services
Nails continue to hold focus in high fashion and popular culture, with chosen styles now playing a pivotal role in fashion shows and for self-expression. From dazzling glitter to chic negative space designs, the addition of nail art offers clients the opportunity to pay homage to an outfit, trend or occasion – and is a…
Read MoreHD Professional launches The Big C collection
HD Professional has revealed a new glitter powder collection in recognition of those affected by cancer. Founder of HD Professional, Hazel Dixon, has named each of the coloured glitter powders personally in honour of someone she knows who is battling, has survived or has been sadly lost to cancer. A percentage of the profits from…
Read MoreFake Bake reveals its darkest formula yet with DoubleShot Espresso Tan
Combining several tanning actives to ensure the most intense Fake Bake tan to date, the DoubleShot Espresso Tan promises to pack a bigger punch than a Venti Caffé Americano. The express gel formula is fast-drying and extremely hydrating, and can be applied and worn instantly with no risk of the product transferring onto clothes. For…
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