Archive for 2018
Wax:One range joins Sweet Squared’s distribution portfolio
Sweet Squared has added the wax:one brand to its distribution portfolio to help professionals offer a fast, comfortable waxing service. Developed for today’s modern active client, wax:one products have been formulated to offer smooth results while minimising the risk of ingrown hairs. Key features revealed by the wax:one range include: simple solution – one Hot, one Strip great quality – good adhesion,…
Read MoreVALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Rosie Watton
Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Cupid, draw back your bow! Rosie Watton created this minimalist manicure featuring the arrows of love. Seeing a signature shade of scarlet, Rosie used Bio Sculpture Gel shade No.19 Pillar Box Red. See more of Rosie’s work by…
Read MoreCIDESCO now mapped to Scottish Credit and Qualifications and European Qualifications Frameworks
CIDESCO, known as ‘the world standard for beauty and spa therapy’, is now mapped to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF). The Beauty Therapy Syllabus and Spa Therapy Syllabus is in line with the SCQF at Level 7/8, which corresponds to the EQF at Level 5. The CIDECO syllabi for…
Read MoreAchieve a gorgeous skin glow with a hand from Helionova
Give off a healthy looking glow and enhance an existing tan with the handy range of products available from Helionova. The company offers innovative sunbeds and tanning solutions ideal for first-time salon tanners and tan fanatics. For speedy sunbed fans, consider the Ultrasun range, which features lay-down beds as well as the i-series stand-ups that offer freedom of…
Read MoreVALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Chelsea Tizzard
Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Say it with flowers this Valentine’s Day! Chelsea Tizzard created this flirty floral design. Using the one-stroke technique, Chelsea used Brillbird One Movement colours in 8, 28, 1 and 16. To add glimmer to her design, gold and…
Read MoreCOURSE BITES: Artistic Perfect Dip Course with Louella Belle
Course Details: This hands-on Artistic training course focuses on the Perfect Dip application techniques and equip you with the skills needed to provide a Perfect Dip nail service. The course covers natural nail preparation, full colour and French application techniques, as well as clear over tips application. Attendees will also see a focus on removal techniques…
Read MorePodiatrist awarded MBE for professional services to podiatry
Doctor Bharti Rajput Phd has been awarded an MBE for her professional services to podiatry and the economy in Dundee, Scotland. Known as Dr B to her patients and colleagues, the director and podiatrist at the Dundee-based clinic, Sole Body Soul, aims to ‘reinvent the delivery of foot care’, with a ‘focus on the form, function and…
Read MoreVALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Jemma Bailey
Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Jemma Bailey at Jemma Bailey Beauty had our hearts aflutter with this romantic red design. Contrasting white ornate detailing, Jemma used hot red CND SHELLAC™ shade, Wildfire. To complete the look, a scattering of crystals added. See more of Jemma’s…
Read MoreTwo CND™ shades return
CND™ and Sweet Squared have revealed the return of two popular shades. Cuppa Joe will be available in both Shellac™ and Vinylux™ systems. In addition, Popular™ shade, Bloodline, will now also be available in Shellac™. The shade are back and back to stay, Samantha Sweet, Sweet Squared co-founder, reveals. “We know our nail pros can’t resist a good…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Chree, Chreeative Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Chree, of Chreeative Nails, revealed that marble nail art has been really popular with clients recently. “I think marble is particularly popular because it can be done in so many different ways! I love that any colour is achievable. “This set was done…
Read MoreVALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Andrea Gordon
Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Andrea Gordon tugged at our heartstring with this design featuring a loveheart tip feature nail. In this design, Andrea combines romantic red hues and, to add a metallic edge, edging sees guilded silver detailing. See more of Andrea’s work by…
Read MoreHow to select the correct nail form for enhancements
Educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why knowing the differences between nail forms is so important… Form fitting can seem like a minefield and with so many different types on the market, it is hard to know which form you should be using and why. This blog will explain what you should be looking…
Read MoreGet red-dy for Valentine’s Day nails with Halo Gel Polish
Give clients nails that they can fall in love with this Valentine’s Day with lust-worthy shades from the Roses Are Red Halo Gel Polish collection. Ranging from a sparkly rich ruby red shade to a seductive deep red, the collection sees six new shades; Apple Red, Flame, Red, Lust, Passion and Obsession. Re-create Gemma Lambert’s…
Read MoreSweet Squared announces acquisition of hair brand distributor
Sweet Squared, UK distributor of CND, Lecente, MoroccanTan, Waxperts and more, has acquired ICON Consultancy, a distributor and marketer of premium professional hair care brands including Kevin Murphy, Smith & Cult and Oribe. “Sweet Squared and ICON are such a great match,” comments Sweet Squared’s founder and MD, Samuel Sweet. “We create awesome synergies by partnering up ICON’s proven…
Read MoreVALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Kerri Anderson
Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! This love heart design from Kerri Anderson caught our eye! Combining a decadent shade of burgundy with cover pink, Kerri crafted the design with CJP Nail Systems’ acrylic range to create out the nail look, complete with cut-out heart design. Check…
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