Archive for 2018
WHAT I’M WEARING: Nicola Hawkins, Tips’n’Tans by Nikki
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Nicola Hawkins, of Tips’n’Tans by Nikki, wears an understated yet glam nail look with a combination of a dusty rose hue and silver glitter, embellished with crystals. “I created these nails using Glam and Glits acrylic in Charmaine and Lush Coconut, finished off with some…
Read MoreCreate spellbinding designs with Crystal Parade Harry Potter collection
Magic up some marvellous manicures with Crystal Parade’s Harry Potter nail art collection. Inspired by the colours of the four Hogwarts houses, the bespoke mixes see a variety of Swarovski and Preciosa crystals. Each pack contains mixed sized flatback Preciosa crystals ranging from ss5 up to ss10, as well as Swarovski shapes. Enter SCRATCH10 at the checkout to receive 10% off…
Read MoreExclusive beauty business mentoring club opens for membership
Brand consultant, Irene Moore, has revealed an exclusive members club. The Beauty Business Club is an online, business coaching platform, designed for emerging beauty and wellness brands. The member’s club offers affordable, monthly, business coaching for independent beauty professionals and small brands looking to grow their business more effectively. Have previously worked with the like…
Read MoreNail looks backstage at Dancing On Ice: Week 2
Follow Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail tech, Gellux fan and MD of Nails at Studio 4, as she tends to the talons of skaters and celebrities backstage at ITV’s Dancing On Ice… WEEK 2 Week 2 on Dancing On Ice came around soooo quickly. My call time was 11am but I arrived early to ensure I had enough time to set up and…
Read MoreSit and sip with Jessica and Mii
Last year, the Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales unveiled a Champagne & Beauty Bar offering both Jessica and Mii – and has been enjoying a fizz of attention ever since. Its ‘Lust List’ treatment menu is offered against a backdrop of cocktails and champagne and the space is a stylish and sophisticated twist on a…
Read MoreHow the local press can boost your beauty career
Tom Ferris, owner of Blackwell Ferris Marketing, reveals why you should be using your local newspapers and social media groups to spread the word about your services… The local press was a key way to getting exposure. Local press will be on board with many salon stories and events as it resonates with readers and in…
Read MoreEnhance make-up looks with new Nouveau Lashes mascara
Create fuller-looking, thicker lashes with the new Enhance Mascara from Nouveau Lashes – a handy make-up bag essential. Carefully developed for use on individual eyelash extensions, without affecting or loosening the adhesive bonds that set them in place, the unique formulation allows you to glam up lashes to your preference without disrupting the lash bonds. Create wide-eyed…
Read MoreCheck out new courses in Sally Salon Services’ new training guide
Sally Salon Services has launched its 2018 Pro Academy Training Guide, featuring over 50 accredited hair, beauty and barbering courses for industry professionals. The new guide features over 50 accredited courses across hair, nails beauty, barbering and the business of hair and beauty, available at locations nationwide. A new addition to this year’s portfolio is…
Read MoreNail looks backstage at Dancing On Ice: Week 1
Follow Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail tech, Gellux fan and MD of Nails at Studio 4, as she tends to the talons of skaters and celebrities backstage at ITV’s Dancing On Ice… WEEK 1 Being asked to do the nails for Dancing on Ice was overwhelmingly exciting, and I screamed with delight when I got the call – much…
Read MorePINTREST highlights growing interest in lash treatments and nail art
Pinterest has revealed its annual Pinterest 100 report, which sees a variety of trend predictions for 2018 identified by the social media platform. Including beauty and lifestyle forecasts, the report reveals an insight into consumer browsing habits on the social media platform. “Beauty is booming on Pinterest with a 75% increase in pins year over…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Paula Abraham, Paula’s Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Paula Abraham, of Paula’s Nails, revealed that these glass effect nails have been at the top of her clients wish lists recently. “This nail design has been so popular because of its glass effect and high shine. The glitters bring the nails to life…
Read MoreSparkle with ASP’s self levelling LED/UV Glitter Gels
Shimmer and sparkle through January and beyond with the three stunning T3 LED/UV glitter gels from ASP – because the party’s not over yet! The self levelling hard gels offer an intense glitter finish and offer up to two weeks of intense shine and wear when used with ASP Prep N Clean or Signature Nail…
Read MoreDuoGel unveiled by Flexiglaze
Offer strength to nails with the comprehensive range of DuoGel products from the makers of Flexiglaze, affording long-lasting looks. Containing acrylic powder in the formula, the range featuring a base, builder gel and no-wipe top gloss available in 8ml or 15ml sizes. The product simply brushes on and can be cured in LED light in 60 seconds. Offer as a…
Read MoreTrack UV sun exposure with sensor that looks like nail art
L’Oréal has revealed a battery-free wearable electronic UV sensor, which could easily pass as nail art, in a bid to promote sun safety. The sensor, called ‘UV Sense’, measures an individual’s UV exposure while offering long wear and real-time data through the use of an app, available on both iOS and Android. Using Near Field Communication…
Read MoreNew Slixir cream launched to help keep hands & polish in great condition
British born and made, SLIXIR, has been designed by its founder, Helen Gilmore, as a hero hand product – helping to ‘care for and extend the wear of any nail polish or nail coating’ as well as hydrate skin and promote anti-ageing. “I knew from speaking to hundreds of women that the two things they sought…
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