Archive for 2018
Mavex presents single use face masks
Designed for clients to use at home, Mavex reveals three single use face masks for retail purposes; Detox, Radiance or Hydrating. Packed with natural active ingredients, each has a targeted formula to address these specific skin issues. The Instant Detox mask is designed for those with dull, tired skin or excessive sebum production. The mask…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Kirsty Coltman, Glamour and Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kirsty Coltman, owner of Glamour and Nails, stepped out of her comfort zone with this green set in a bid to make the colour a first-choice for her clients. “When I’m doing clients nails, I like to do different things and my clients are definitely…
Read MoreLash FX unveils magnetic eyelashes for easy application
The Eyelash Design Company’s retail lash division, Lash FX, has launched Magnetise Magnetic Eye Lashes for easy application with no mess. The reusable lashes feature a magnet that negates the need for glue, fixing the top and lower lashes to the natural lash for a well blended, enhanced look. The Lash FX Magnetise Magnetic Eye…
Read MoreNAIL’D IT LONDON to offer indulgent Laurent-Perrier pedicure
London salon chain, Nail’d It London, took to Instagram to reveal its new indulgent pedicure service. Teaming up with Laurent-Perrier Rosé, the salon announced the new treatment is ‘the most luxurious pedicure in town’! The treatment appears to include a foot soak with sparkling Cuvée Rosé, along with a 24k gold mask which will be available…
Read MoreEvo by Bio Sculpture releases two new blues
Embrace the January blues – when it comes to nails only, as Bio Sculpture has added two shades of blue to its Evo colour repertoire. Welcome Sophia, a dark ocean shade, and Nicola, a bright sky blue. Add to your colour menu and purchase the shades from www.biosculpture.co.uk
Read MoreGive the gift of diamonds with BeautyLab skincare set
BeautyLab has released a luxury Black Diamond Skincare Discovery Set. Combining rare black diamonds, encapsulated white diamonds and anti-ageing peptides, the set aims to instantly illuminate, plump and reduce fine lines and wrinkles while bringing youthfulness to the skin. The set includes black diamond peptide cleanser, energising serum and moisture complex. Formulated for normal, ageing or…
Read MoreBig move for Body Beautiful
A growing passion and demand for nail art has led Lisa Graves, owner of Body Beautiful, to relocate to a bigger premises. Demand for Lisa’s nail art treatments, coupled with a rise in the number of people who want to become nail art technicians, has led her to move the business from Monk Road in…
Read MorePosh Nailz unveils expansive nail range & training options
With an enviable product line, burgeoning staff and tip-top training ethos, Posh Nailz is striving for perfection in every part of the nail sector. Founded by Clare Kelly, who hones 22-years’ experience in the nail sector, Posh Nailz launched two years ago with its own training programme; offering vocational qualifications in nail technology, nail services and…
Read MoreCOURSE BITES: Calgel Pro Courses
Course Details: Currently there are two Pro Courses available – Inspiring Overlays and Inspiring Overlays & Lasting Extensions. Running year round, there are a variety of location country-wide. At your chosen IH Pro Academy, you will learn more than just how to ‘do gel nails’; you will build on your skills covering colour overlays, french manicure, infills and nail extensions. Extension…
Read MoreNHF warns pension change set to triple costs for employees
The National Hairdressers Federation, which supports the hair, beauty and barbering industries, is warning pension changes will triple costs for employers. Pensions auto-enrolment was introduced in April 2012 and has led to nine million workers saving into a pension for the first time. Since auto-enrolment was introduced, the contributions for both employers and employees have been…
Read MoreSALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Glitz & Glam Nail Van, Stockport
Rachael Beaumont decided it was time to hit the road – literally! After initially working from a summer house in her garden, a recent relocation provided some unexpected inspiration for her nail business. “With a recent house move, I had the idea to try something new and different. I like a challenge! I considered variety of…
Read MoreNovaLash reveals UK brand ambassadors
NovaLash has revealed its 2018 team of brand ambassadors, four of which are UK based technicians. NovaLash’s roster includes Andrea McQuade, Zoe Kinnear, Evonne McMillan, Sarah-Anne Barham. Their new roles will see the brand ambassadors will work as a team and the face of the company. The new ambassadors will be on hand to support the brand’s…
Read MoreHow to correctly remove nail enhancements that are lifting
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to correctly remove enhancements that have lifted What is lifting? Enhancements that lift away from the natural nail show a sign of service breakdown. This can occur with any nail coating but is often more common with L&P and gel enhancements. Lifting is typically…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Chantelle Crerand, Chantelle’s Pretties
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Chantelle Crerand, of Chantelle’s Pretties, revealed that sparkling embellishments on a white base have been extremely popular with her clients recently. “This particular set of nails has been a popular one at my desk this week. I think that it might be the time…
Read MoreNickie Rhodes-Hill joins David Artists Creative Agency
Session manicurist, Nickie Rhodes-Hill, has been signed to London-based David Artists Creative Agency. The 2017 Scratch Stars finalist’s nail work has appeared in a variety of advertising campaigns and editorials, including work in Vogue, Paper, Elle Russia and Stylist. Nickie’s portfolio also sees a variety of fashion week work, and a roster of celebrity work including Naomi Campbell,…
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