Posts by Callie Iley
Salon in the Spotlight: Candy Claws, Birmingham
Millie Mills modelled Candy Claws salon’s decor around her personality and style, creating a salon space with inclusivity, artistry and creativity at its core. “I wanted my clients to know who I am when they walk through the door. Candy Claws is a safe space which is fun and playful, with nostalgic elements and a…
Read MoreCultural Style Week 2024 unveils My Cultural Style campaign with Miss England finalist, Temi Adeyemi
Dedicated to embracing cultural heritage, identity and beauty, Cultural Style Week has launched its vibrant My Cultural Style campaign featuring Miss England finalist, Temi Adeyemi. A week-long celebration of cultural diversity encouraging participants worldwide to showcase unique cultural clothing, Cultural Style Week aligns with the United Nations World Day for Cultural Diversity, taking place from…
Read MoreAdd a touch of shimmer to nail looks this spring with Halo’s Under the Sea collection
Dive into Halo’s Under the Sea collection, featuring six shimmering gel polish shades for spring 2024. Taking inspiration from the ocean for its colour story, shades include shimmering green Mermaid and sparkling white Pearl. The shades are: Seashell – rose pink with rose gold shimmer. Reef – pastel peach with a gold and iridescent shimmer.…
Read MoreEmbrace the softness of spring with Gelish’s Lace Is More nail collection
Gelish has unveiled its six-piece spring 2024 collection, Lace Is More, balancing subtle and striking shades to brighten seasonal styling. The collection’s colour palette is inspired by lavish lace looks, creating cool contrast by lining up soft seasonal shades alongside saturated springtime pastel hues. The Lace Is More shades are available in Gelish Soak-off Gel…
Read MoreLooking to enhance services & elevate treatments? Check out Sweet Squared’s CND™ Online Certification Programme
Sweet Squared has launched its CND™ Online Certification Programme, offering accessible and comprehensive professional training. Available to book from 12 February 2024, each 60-minute webinar showcases a specific CND™ system, offering in-depth insights and practical techniques to professionals. Participants will also gain access to exclusive promotions and receive a window sticker upon course completion, allowing…
Read MoreCND™ collaborates with Marc Jacobs for AW24 runway show
Inspired by papercut dolls and Diana Ross’ iconic style, three barely-there CND™ shades were worn at the Marc Jacobs autumn/winter 2024 runway show. Shades used include: CND™ Bare Chemise – semi-sheer light nude. CND™ Field Fox – grey-toned nude beige. CND™ Satin Pajamas – opaque taupe beige. Lead nail artist, Jin Soon, comments: “The inspiration…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Inside the world of My Name Is Miki Nail
Meet Miki of My Name Is Miki Nail, the New York nail tech who tends to the nails of Ariana Grande, as she shares her career journey and reveals the nail shade worn in the Yes, And? music video… Working for a fashion company in her early 20s, Miki became interested in wearing nail looks…
Read MoreCancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better, hosting netball tournament to raise money
Cancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better, has partnered with England Netball to host a tournament to raise money for those undergoing cancer treatment. Offering free services to men, women and young adults diagnosed with cancer to manage both physical and emotional side effects of treatment, Look Good Feel Better’s virtual and face-to-face workshops are led…
Read MoreLove L&P? Check out Bexy Glow, the brand redefining ratios & nail artistry with its acrylic formulations
Frustrated with the limitations of existing L&P formulations, Becky Willett set out to create an acrylic product range with a rainbow of shades to inspire creativity. Becky, a professional nail technician, has been working with L&P since 2015, noting that the existing acrylic products she used maintained a wet or runny consistency regardless of the…
Read MoreNailing Disabilities: Meet Yasmin Hodge, the nail tech on a mission to create an inclusive beauty industry
Sharing the profound impact of her health conditions on her work, Yasmin Hodge of Wolverhampton business, Gels By Yas, reveals how her experiences inspired the creation of Nailing Disabilities, a Facebook group for beauty professionals with disabilities and health conditions… Dealing with pain in her hands, wrists, shoulders, chest, back and legs, Yasmin’s health conditions…
Read MoreMeet the nail tech soaring to new heights with her dragon-inspired extreme nail creation
In a meticulous process spanning two months, Anna Sosina’s dragon nail look was created to reflect her commitment to artistry and professionalism. Detailing the process of creating the intricate nail look, Anna reveals how her hard work on the nails came to become a stunning poster image, with the help of a photographer, model and…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Maria Nevirchak of Nevirchak Studio
Maria Nevirchak entered the nail industry after she finished school, initially hoping to pursue a different career after her 18th birthday. However, she quickly found herself becoming immersed in the world of nails. “The more I delved into the profession, the less I felt the need to switch paths,” she remembers. “I haven’t looked back…
Read MoreScratch Stars Award-winning nail pro launches planner for salon owners
Scratch Stars Session Nail Stylist of the Year winner 2018 & 2019, Nickie Rhodes-Hill, has launched a planner and appointment book for salon owners. The beauty professional has launched the 2024 editions of her Salon Owner’s Annual Planner and Appointment Book, following the success of the 2023 editions. Featuring a handbag-friendly 6″x9″ size for convenience,…
Read MoreDiana Verde Nieto & Nnenna Onuba join British Beauty Council’s executive board
The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has welcomed Diana Verde Nieto and Nnenna Onuba to its executive board. With extensive backgrounds in the British beauty industry, the pair will work alongside existing directors to propel the growth of the Council and ensure the non-profit organisation meets its aims. Solidifying the BBCo’s work within its existing pillars…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap January 2024
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carlie Fidgett. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for January and created nail designs inspired by the theme ‘Icy Elegance’, in the bid to win a prize from Beauty Boss HQ. Entries were judged by Scratch’s copywriter, Callie Iley, and founder…
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