Archive for 2018
MANI MONDAY: May flowers
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Featuring a delicate mixture of cerulean blue, dusky nude and white hues, this kitsch nail design perfectly portrays May flowers, marking one month to go until summer officially starts on 21 June. The dreamy design was created by international nail artist, Tracylee…
Read MoreLCN launches handy Manicure Kit for holidays
Maintain manicures on holiday or on-the-road with the handy Manicure Kit from LCN. Ideal for caring for nails in between salon visits, the kit features travel-sized products in a compact clear bag; perfect for hand luggage. Products include: Rich Avocado Cuticle Softener Cuticle Pusher Nail Serum Summer Deluxe Edition Drop Dry Glass File 7in1 Wonder…
Read MoreINK London reveals K-38 Drill Stand
Ensure your INK London K-38 Drill sits pretty with the new silicone stand. Specifically created for the K-38 E-File, the desktop stand was designed to designed to hold the pro’s five ‘go to’ INK London drill bits and well as the e-file unit and handle. The stand is made of silicone and sees a bright…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Leanne Furley, Leanne Furley Makeup Artist
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Leanne Furley, of Leanne Furley Makeup Artist, wears glitzy pink nails with an encapsulated feature nail using a pretty Cuccio hue from the recent Ballerina collection. “Firstly, I prepped my nails and applied The Edge Nails white French tip to my ring finger nails and…
Read More5 minutes with Kate Goolding, KG Beauty
Tell us about your training… I trained & qualified as a beauty therapist and make up artist IHBC at Thanet Technical college in 1990. I worked in a salon for five years until I returned to college to study marketing and business and became an event manager for IT companies. I continued with beauty offering…
Read MoreLove locks with the Hair Therapy mask from BeautyPro
Show clients that you care right down to the ends of their hair by retailing this ultra conditioning hair mask from Beauty Pro. Enriched with argan oil and jojoba seed oil, the hair mask offers intense, deep conditioning to revitalise dry, frizzy, damaged hair. The hair sheet mask also locks in heat, helping to penetrate…
Read MoreSummer nail glitters revealed by Magpie Beauty
Magpie Beauty has revealed its summer collection for 2018. Available to pre-order from Monday 21 May, the collection sees five new shades, including: May – medium-sized red, gold iridescent Roxie – purple, chunky iridescent mix Jasmine – medium sized white, bronze, gold iridescent Bonnie – fine neon coral/gold iridescent Delilah – chunky, ‘under the sea’…
Read MoreBluestreak Crystals adds three mixes to Swarovski nail art range
Create glistening nail art with three new mixes of sparkling Swarovski® Flatback crystals inspired by the flamboyant feathers of a flamingo and the mysticism of unicorns. Available from Bluestreak Crystals, the Flamingo and Unicorn Swarovski® Flatback mixes are available in a pack of 250 or large pack of 350. Add dazzling effects to nail designs with…
Read MoreMask imperfections with Cuccio Nudecrylics
Designed to mask nail imperfections, Cuccio has revealed its new range of Nudecrylics cover powders. The powders aim to give nail techs the power to transform regular nails into flawless enhancements in minutes, giving the illusion of sleek and slender nails. Great for nail biters and elongating nail beds, the powders are available in three…
Read MoreLCBT to offer spa management degree with University of Derby
The London College of Beauty Therapy has announced that it has been approved as a partner of the University of Derby. The college, which hosts the annual judging day for the Scratch Stars Awards – as pictured, will be offering the University of Derby’s International Spa Management Foundation Degree from September 2018 at its flagship training…
Read MoreCND™ distributors experience ‘the unexpected’ in Morocco
Sweet Squared, UK distributor of CND™, joined fellow distributors of the brand in Marrakesh, Morocco for the CND™ a conference with the theme: deliver the unexpected. The three-day International Distributor Conference saw 86 delegates from 60 countries come together to CND™’s brand ‘personality’; authentic, innovative, creative, stylish and professional. Attendees from the UK were Sweet Squared…
Read MoreHow to tailor tanning treatments to clients
There is no ‘one tan fits all’ and the days of simply choosing between light, medium and dark shades have now passed. Inclusivity is key – and you may soon, if you haven’t already, start seeing clients seeking bespoke tanning services. After all, it’s unlikely you’d use the same treatment base coat for every nail…
Read MoreBoost the client experience with Kinder Bueno
Italian confectionery company, Ferrero Foodservice, has launched Kinder Bueno Mini; the perfect complement to a client’s beverage in your salon or spa. “Small things make a big difference when it comes to creating the best client experience,”comments Zareen Deboo, Foodservice Channel operations manager at Ferrero. “We know complimentary refreshments go a long way in getting…
Read MoreAchieve bronzed skin for summer with the Cappuccino bronzer from Soleo
A natural medium bronzer, the Cappuccino cream from Soleo aims to reinforce, intensify and deepen the natural skin colour. Based on natural bronzers with walnut extracts, the cream builds the colour of the skin while hemp oils provide a healing treatment. Caffeine extract offers a slimming, firming and detoxifying effect on the skin while Shea…
Read MoreNail enhancements: How to check angles to ensure perfect results
Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, offers tips on looking at angles to ensure a great nail enhancement result Do you ever spend a long time creating a beautiful set of nails, only to realise that they don’t look quite right once you’ve finished, but you can’t work out why? Do you get the…
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