Posts by Chloe Randall
18% increase in sales of nail units compared to pre-pandemic, according to NPD group
According to The NPD Group, there has been an 18% increase in sales of nail units compared to pre-pandemic levels. The research also showed that unit sales of prestige make-up products declined 20% from January to the end of August 2022, compared to the same period in 2019. In addition, the market for prestige make-up…
Read MoreRevealed: 4 shades added to HD Pro Flex it! Hema free range
HD Pro, the product line innovated and developed by award-winning champion tech, Hazel Dixon, has added four new shades to its builder gels, the Flex it! Hema free range. The latest shades to join the range are cover pearl, cover shimmer, white pearl and white shimmer which are also Hema free. The Flex It! range…
Read More4 in 5 consumers struggle to trust beauty brand transparency, according to Provenance report
Beauty brands are facing more challenges than just creating the best product in their relevant field. Now, when consumers buy beauty products, they are wanting more than the benefits to their body, they are also wanting to know that the product is sustainable and the brand who produce it has good social morals. This is…
Read MoreGet ready to celebrate with Light Elegance’s 12-piece party collection
Light Elegance has unveiled its dramatic and daring collection for the winter season, A Party to Remember, comprising 12 shades. Six of the shades are available in three formulations, LE ButterCream, LE Colour Gel and P+ Gel Polish, each designed to meet the everyday needs of nail pros and their clients. The remaining six are…
Read MoreProfessional nailcare market in the UK grows by 3.4% in 12 months
Kline Group has announced in a recent report that the UK’s professional nailcare market has reached £42 million, growing at 3.4% in 2021, compared to 2020. In the report, this growth was put down to the fact that most marketers restocked their inventory in 2021 as the salons reopened, which led to a subsequent surge…
Read MoreSparkle & shine with OPI’s Jewel Be Bold 15-piece nail colour collection
OPI has announced its Jewel Be Bold collection for the festive season 2022, comprising 12 shades and three limited edition glitters. “From bold to refined, glitters, metallics and shimmers appear everywhere during the holiday season – and nails are no exception,” says Georgina Emsley, OPI UK director. “I’m excited to share that 14 of the…
Read MoreUrban Retreat Collective: The London space ready for nail & beauty pros to rent
Founded by entrepreneur George Hammer, Urban Retreat Collective is another vine to the Urban Retreat business. It offers hair, beauty and wellness professionals the opportunity to run their own business independently, while also being part of a community. With various sized beauty suites and therapy rooms, nail, makeup and hair stations, as well as fitness…
Read MoreTom Daley announced as Rimmel’s first global male ambassador
Rimmel London is making a splash as it has announced that Olympic diver, Tom Daley is Rimmel’s first global male ambassador. The signing of the Olympic gold medallist and double world champion is part of Rimmel’s mission to break down beauty boundaries and Tom will join the cast of faces for the Match Perfection foundation…
Read MoreThe Great Scratch Shoot Out 2022: THE RESULTS
After a whopping 79 entries for this year’s The Great Scratch Shoot Out, the winners have been revealed… The top three prizes and the winner of the Voter’s Choice accolade were revealed at Olympia Beauty as well as via a live stream on our social media platforms. The top three sees: 1st- Ania Kesiak 2nd-…
Read MoreBring autumnal vibes to clients with Jessica’s Refined collection
Jessica Nails has revealed the Refined collection in time for the autumnal season, available in its Phēnom formula. The collection sees three neutral additions to the three-step quick-drying, high-shine manicure system, which now boasts over 70 shades to choose from. Intended to provide effortlessly chic nail looks, the Refined collection includes: So Fresh- subtle cashmere…
Read MoreSecret Spa unveils app to support beauty freelancers
At-home beauty and wellness marketplace, Secret Spa, has launched Solo, an app for freelancers working in the personal care sector. Solo offers a platform tailored to various aspects of a freelancer’s business, from online consultation forms to a travel time calculator, booking system, marketing tools and a professional website. “Solo is the next chapter in…
Read MoreBehind the Brand: All about Parisian brand, Manucurist
Scratch shines a spotlight on French nail brand, Manucurist, which has a green philosophy & focus on mood-boosting products… From France with love, Manucurist is a Parisian brand which focuses on sustainable nailcare and treatments, with natural bio-sourced ingredients at each product’s core. The brand was co-founded in 1996 by Gaëlle Lebrat-Personnaz and her mother,…
Read MoreCelebrity manicurist launches 8 week workshop for nail pros to become ‘nailpreneurs’
Celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec, has launched an addition to Julie K Nail Academy, an exclusive eight week online business course which will turn nail pros into nailpreneurs. The course is designed for nail professionals who want to elevate their careers beyond traditional salon life and build an exclusive VIP service-based business in their local markets.…
Read MoreGet creative with Lecenté’s Inner Artist collection
Are you looking to get creative? Inspired by the inner artist within every nail technician, Lecenté’s collection is dedicated to the nail pro. The Inner Artist collection comprises eight gel polishes and five dabbing foils, which are designed to be dabbed on the cured layer of foil gel. The gel polish shades include: Expression- a…
Read MoreRevealed: The most popular nail looks for summer holidays 2022
With the end of summer in sight, it can now be revealed which nail looks consumers were most interested in ahead of their summer holiday this year. According to Clarins Beauty Daily, ‘holiday nails’ topped the chart significantly at a total of 414,960 yearly Google searches, followed by ‘Skincare ingredients & sun exposure’ being searched 78,120 times.…
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