Archive for 2018
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals colour blocking and marbling with an assortment of glitters and hues have been popular with her clients. “Colour blocking, marbling and glitter have all been super popular this year. My clients especially love combining all of these techniques…
Read MoreSession nail stylist opens salon in Brixton
Ama Quashie, a session manicurist, has launched her first nail salon in Brixton, London. The salon’s ethos is to amplify and accentuate the natural nail through premium traditional manicure and pedicure treatments. AMA also has a menu featuring polish and gel brands that are up to 90% natural, vegan and cruelty-free. Brands used include Artistic…
Read MoreEmbrace Glitz & Glam Christmas designs with Leighton Denny Expert Nails
Create colour cocktails this season with The Glitz & The Glam Christmas collection from Leighton Denny Expert Nails. The collection sees two gift sets containing two complimentary nail polishes: a SnowGlobe Effect Topcoat and complementary classic shade. Making for a beautiful nail look when used on their own or a glamorous design when layered, the…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Monopoly madness
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Believe it or not, today is National Play Monopoly Day! So we couldn’t help but share this creative and oh-so fun nail design inspired the infamous board game. Created by editorial manicurist and nail artist, Ami Vega, the design features Monopoly elements…
Read MoreSimplify enhancements with the new NSI Essentials range
NSI has unveiled its Essentials range; a new line of products designed to simplify nail enhancement application and cater to client needs. The new range reveals: Bond Enhancer – A Ph Balancer to be used for those clients who are prone to lifting. This replaces the brand’s current Bond enhancer. Bond – An acid-free primer to be…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Atkinson
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Emma Atkinson, makes us fall in love with navy all over again with this midnight blue set. “I sculpted this set of nails using NSI Crystal Clear with Perfect Nails Size 12 Acrylic Brush. I filed the shape, then applied Pure Nails Halo…
Read MoreThe Gel Bottle reveals new-style bottles to enhance use
Gel polish brand, The Gel Bottle Inc., has introduced some changes to its bottles. The entire winter collection of shades will be available in the new-look bottles, as will each collection after that. The new features include: Bottle caps Each brush lid will have a colour cap with real colour swatch of the shade to…
Read MoreMake a festive mark with the :YOURS Loves a Christmas Miracle collection
Sprinkle some Christmas magic on clients’ nails this season with the :Yours Loves a Christmas Miracle collection. Featuring two double sided stamping plates, Jingle Bells and Christmas in the Air, the collection has been designed by Sascha Gossen, Fee Wallace, Dee Timmer, Anna Lee, Maria Cientanni, John C. Nguyen, Natalie Al-Ta’ai, Tracey Lee, Marian Newman,…
Read MoreHelp clients prep for wax appointments with Waxperts tips
Does your client know how to prep for their wax appointment? With ten years’ experience in waxing, the team at Waxperts highlight some top tips… Research: Choose a salon that you have read great reviews on or have been recommended by a friend. You can find a Waxperts Salon on their Salon Map on the Waxperts website, www.waxpertswax.com…
Read MoreCreate sparkling nail art with Glitter Effx by Le Chat
Create nail designs to stun with the new Glitter Effx pots by Le Chat, ready for Christmas parties galore. With 72 sparkling shades ranging from vivacious violet to gorgeous gold hues to choose from, these nail art glitters can be mixed with acrylic powders, encapsulated in gel or sprinkled over gel polish. Shop the glitters…
Read MoreLearn how to craft acrylic nails with Cuccio
Cuccio’s 4-day Acrylic Beginner course offers an insight into the world of acrylic nail technology, enabling you to understand how the nails and the products work. About: The course covers tip application; product application; how to maintain the nails and safe removal. Your educator will also spend the course helping you develop customer loyalty and…
Read MoreBeauty therapist recognised at NHF’s Welsh Awards
Lauren Williams, of Beauty by Lauren, was recently awarded NHF Welsh Beauty Therapist of the Year at the NHF’s Welsh Awards. Hairdressing, barbering and beauty businesses gathered at The Coal Exchange in Cardiff. Based in Abertillery, the beauty therapist fought off competition to scoop the award at the ceremony, sponsored by Aston & Fincher. “Can’t believe…
Read MoreSalon Services shows support for industry charity partners
Sally Salon Services has supported three charities this year by donating money raised through customer donations and in-store events. The beauty and hair product supplier raised £30,000 in total for The Little Princess Trust, which it has supported since 2013. This charity provides real hair wigs free of charge to children experiencing hair loss due to…
Read MoreThe Edge Nails reveals new and improved range of nail tools
The Edge Nails has revealed it’s new and improved range of nail tools for techs. Aiding precision, the new tools feature pillow packaging and see rejuvenated versions of the Cuticle Nipper, Straight Scissors and Cuticle Pusher. Shop the tools via www.edgenails.co.uk
Read MoreOPI celebrates the power of colour with new campaign
OPI is harnessing ‘Colour is the Answer’ as its brand message and core vision to aid its mission to transform the world with colour. This message will be at the core of its content creation, campaigns and products. “Most women know that colour can help them express themselves,” shares OPI co-founder and brand ambassador, Suzi…
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