Posts by Chloe Randall
How to reassure clients about salon safety post-Covid-19
When salons in the UK re-open, many clients may be quick to book nail and beauty appointments. However, there will be some that are still cautious about returning to the salon for their regular services. Sam Marshall, of The Beauty Guru in Media City, Salford, has shared her thoughts on getting your salon safe and…
Read MorePure Nails unveils 6 piece Halo Elite tool range
Pure Nails has unveiled its Halo Elite tool range, consisting of 6 different nail tools. The range includes: Cuticle Nippers Gel Scraper Cuticle Eradicator Stork Scissors Cuticle Pusher Tweezers The Halo Elite Tools have been carefully designed in partnership with UK Nail Technicians and German Engineers. Utilising precision German manufacturing to create an unrivalled collection…
Read MoreBehind The Brand: Meet Vicky Lucas-Smith, founder of CutieOils
Vicky Lucas-Smith launched CutieOils in March 2020 when her salon closed as a result of the pandemic. She decided it was time to focus on a plan and the brand was born. “I’ve always had a passion for business and I love designing and creating. Cuticle Oil is such an essential part of the manicure…
Read MoreSusan Routledge features 22 beauty leaders in inspiring book
Beauty business expert, Susan Routledge has worked with 21 beauty industry salon owners and leaders to produce an inspiring book entitled ‘Beauty & the Best.’ The book showcases how many exciting opportunities there are in the industry with each of the 22 inspiring women demonstrating what can be achieved based on their own experiences. Featuring…
Read MoreSession stylist unveils 7 PersoNAILity tools for nailcare
London-based celebrity beauty therapist & nailist, Jenni Draper, has launched PersoNAILity; a range of stainless steel nailcare tools. This manicure range includes three cuticle tools, two nippers, clippers and scissors available in silver and gold. It follows the launch of five tools in the brow range, PersonEYElity, which includes three tweezers, brow scissors and…
Read MoreRevealed: Beauty trends with the highest engagement on TikTok
Research conducted by Tanologist has revealed TikTok’s most searched for beauty treatments. The data shows ‘laminated eyebrows’, ‘fox eye makeup’ and ‘fake freckles’ to be some of the top most searched beauty treatments, to name just a few. As well as this, the number of average engagements per post on TikTok associated with the trend…
Read MoreGlitterama Nails launches gel polish range
Glitterama Nails has launched its gel polish range. The range currently consists of 15 stunning colours, including tones of red, nudes, blues, purples and glitter gels and the collection is expected to be constantly growing. The shades available are: Lavish- Rose Gold Glitter Pure White Break my heart- deep navy/black Insomnia- metallic blue Beautiful Buff-…
Read MorePrep for arty appointments with Emoki Nails planner
Emoki Nails has revealed its nail art planner, designed to help put those doodles in an organised space. Including 182 double hand templates to design on, this A5 planner features hard covers and coil binding to allow for completely flat opening. The sidewalls and free edge are blank so you can create your own length…
Read MoreDazzle clients with INK London’s Spellbound gel polish collection
INK London has unveiled its iLac Spellbound collection, comprising eight glittery shades. The colours from the collection include pink, red and gold tones and are best when applied in two coats, some are semi-opaque and some are fully opaque. iLac goes on like a traditional polish and has the same consistency as a traditional polish.…
Read MoreCovid career changes: Retraining as a nail tech after losing my job
Samantha Haste’s life was turned upside down when the pandemic hit and she lost her job, shortly after moving to a new city. Unable to pay her bills and rent, she decided to head down the path of training as a nail tech with Beauty Tribe. “I was working as a Business Development Manager in…
Read More10 year old girl launches own nail polish line
Khiley Braxton celebrated her 10th birthday by launching her own nail polish business, Sissy B Nails. To celebrate the milestone birthday, Khiley and her family had planned to go on holiday, however it was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, Khiley’s mum decided to use the money from the holiday to help Khiley realise…
Read MoreFrom stage to salon..training as a nail tech during covid-19
Jody Zimmerman decided to train as a nail tech when the global pandemic hit, affecting her career in the arts as a musical theatre performer. She explains how she came to the decision to retrain and how she has found the industry so far… “Training as a nail technician is definitely a decision that would…
Read MoreBuild your client’s nails with The Edge Nails’ Brush and Build Gels
The Edge Nails has launched Brush & Build Gels which have the strength of a builder gel with the ease of use of a paint on product. They are ideal for clients wanting a smaller, more natural looking nail. They can be used with nail forms to extend the nail or as an overlay to…
Read MoreThe GelBottle Inc hosts awards for nail pros
The GelBottle Inc. celebrate all nail pros and techs’ excellence by hosting their first ever award ceremony. The virtual awards ceremony took place on Monday 21st December 2020 and was divided into six categories covering everything from technique & design to interiors and displays. Finalists were chosen by #TeamTGB with judging for selected categories done through a public vote and,…
Read MoreSalonSpy adds hygiene question to improve client’s confidence in nail salons
Leading verified salon review site, SalonSpy, have added an additional question to its review form. The question – did our hygiene standards make you feel safe in the current environment? In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, when salons started to open again after the first lockdown, one of the initial concern’s clients had was- how…
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