Posts by Chloe Randall
Dazzle 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…
Read MoreStore data at your fingertips with Lanour Beauty’s ‘smart nail’
A nail salon in Dubai, Lanour Beauty, has unveiled the ‘smart nail.’ The smart nail is a cutting edge contactless microchip, which is applied as part of a manicure that allows you to store a small amount of information at the tip of your fingers. The chip is glued on top of the nail with…
Read MoreKupa updates MANIPro e-file to feature greater power
Kupa has unveiled its latest e-file, the MANIPro Original 2.0. The MANIPro Original 2.0 offers greater power and performance than its predecessor alongside a variable speed indicator, and digital touch operating direction. Additionally, the lock and unlock function on the handpiece means less vibration than the previous model. The 2.0 is sleek, with a high-gloss,…
Read MoreTrack your client’s nail journey with beauty app ‘Myrror’
The beauty app Myrror has been launched to help you track the progress of any treatment, regime or at home products you are using so you can see the changes on a customised photo timeline. Each photo is timestamped and includes a comment diary feature to capture your thoughts in real time. “Service providers can…
Read MoreThe first nail art piece to be exhibited in a Danish museum
Nadia Jensen of @nanailsdk captivated the nail industry after her installation ‘Consequences’ became the first nail art piece to be exhibited at Statens Museum in Denmark. With a focus on the consequences of animal cruelty, Nadia explains the concept behind her work and why this piece is such an important milestone for the industry. After…
Read MoreAdd sparkle to nail styles with NSI’s Christmas acrylic powder shades
NSI Nails has added three acrylic powders to its Perfectly Pretty range for the festive season. Designed to offer nails sparkle and strength, these acrylic powders can be used within sculpts and tip & overlay creations or as a design powder. The acrylic powders to join the range are: Razzle Dazzle – Sparkling, multicoloured with…
Read MoreCreate nail looks that sparkle with Nailchemy’s 12-piece Wishes collection
Nail brand, Nailchemy has unveiled the Wishes collection – comprising 12 striking gel polish shades. Wishes features a variety of metallic and glittery soak off gel polish hues, which are available in 15ml bottles. The collection features: Serenity – glittery grey Tranquility – glittery blue Joy – metallic champagne Fortune – glittery champagne Love – metallic red/pink Kisses –…
Read MoreShow support with NAF! Stuff shop local campaign
NAF! Stuff has launched a social media campaign #ShowNAFStuffYourStocking in a bid to encourage people to shop locally. To help give back this Christmas, NAF! Stuff are shopping local at some of their local NAF! StuffPRO salons and are encouraging others to do the same. In the run up to Christmas, they will be creating…
Read MoreCreate nails that dazzle with Indigo’s Glitter Xmas Tree collection
Indigo Nails has revealed its Glitter Xmas Tree collection for the season, comprising three festive gel polish shades. The gel polish collection includes: Ho Ho Ho!- Light rose gold with golden particles of glitter Mrs Claus- Shimmering raspberry pink with golden glitter Elfie Selfie- Rose pink with glitter With a creamy texture and excellent coverage,…
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