Posts by Helena Biggs
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Zaara King, founder of The Beauty Build online community for beauty pros, reveals why she’s giving back in November 2021… November is National Gratitude Month and I love practicing gratitude, as it’s so powerful in maintaining and attracting positive energy. And this month, I want to give back. We’ve had a rough time due to…
Read MoreChange up your nail tool game with Split by PersoNAILity
Great ideas come when you least expect them, and it was the middle of the night when Jenni Draper, celebrity beauty therapist and PersoNAILity founder, had a lightbulb moment for a new tool to add to the brand’s growing range; one that epitomises the word ‘handy’ for nail pros. “My partner is a carpenter and…
Read MoreMobile tech? Salon pro? Nail artist? Here’s a desk light to suit your needs
Working on tiny canvasses requires attention to detail & plenty of great lighting. But which lamp suits your nail tekking needs? Brighten your setup with a focus on the offerings from Daylight Company, founded in 1987 to help improve your work performance and efficiency… THE SLIMLINE Available as a table or floor model, the high…
Read MoreMobile therapists: Here’s how the Storefront app can take the stress out of beauty bookings
From the creators of the successful LeSalon beauty service finder app comes Storefront – a handy app to help mobile beauty pros organise and promote bookings. Launching at the end of 2021, Storefront ‘helps mobile therapists be their own boss’ with a booking management facility, option for a website optimised for high rankings on search…
Read MoreCIEH calls for Health & Care Bill amendment to safeguard cosmetic procedures
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has called for parliament to amend the Health & Care Bill to improve the safety and regulation of aesthetic non-surgical cosmetic procedures. In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the number and type of non-surgical aesthetic procedures performed in the UK; from lip fillers to…
Read MoreNail tech named as NHBF Top 3 social media influencer 2021
Celebrity nail technician, Harriet Westmoreland, has been announced as the National Hair & Beauty Federation‘s (NHBF) Top 3 Influencer 2021 at an awards presentation in London. The organisation launched nominations for its Top 100 Influencers List in July 2021 to recognise those that use social media to influence, educate and innovate the hair and beauty…
Read MoreNAF! Pro embraces winter nailcare needs with Candy Cane & Winter Spice cuticle oils
NAF! Pro has added two scents to its burgeoning cuticle oil portfolio for winter 2021. Get clients feeling Christmassy and in the mood for festivities with the Winter Spice and Candy Cane oils, available in 30ml dropper bottles and 3.75ml pens, both of which can be retailed. Winter Spice combines notes of cinnamon and ginger…
Read MoreStaffordshire nail technician scoops PHAB Service Stars accolade
Cheryl Walker, a nail technician from Dudley, Staffordshire, has been awarded a PHAB Service Star; a measure of service and performance excellence in the hair and beauty sector. The owner of Cheryl’s Nail Design Ltd had her practice assessed rigorously during the process, with the PHAB Service Stars organisation measuring criteria including hygiene and environmental…
Read MoreThe Beauty Accountant scoops national award for supporting UK businesses
Ria-Jaine Lincoln, an accountant who specialises in advisory services for beauty businesses, has been awarded Sole Practitioner of the Year at the Accounting Excellence Awards 2021. A columnist for Scratch magazine, Ria-Jaine was previously recognised with the Covid Hero Award 2020 for her continued support and guidance throughout the pandemic and is twice listed as…
Read MoreInstagram adds practice mode & scheduling features to live broadcasts
Good news for nail art demos & collaborations – Instagram has added ‘practice mode’ and a scheduling tool to its live broadcast feature. Ideal for advance promotion of your live – and keeping your followers in the loop about when you’re going to showcase new nail art designs or interview a person of interest, both…
Read MoreLecenté marks 10th anniversary with 21 nail art product launches
Kent-based nail art brand, Lecenté is marking its 10th anniversary with the launch of 21 striking products. The Anniversary Collection welcomes six Lecenté Create gel polish shades, 10 Multi Glitz glitters and five Rainbow Chrome Powders. “It’s time to celebrate the good times with this fun, party-themed collection; inspired by our celebration of 10 years…
Read MoreEnhance your nail career with online courses from Mirage Spa Education
Cheryl Thibault was ahead of the curve when it came to online learning. While many nail and beauty education organisations have only recently launched online learning platforms, Cheryl set up Mirage Spa Online Education in 2005 after recognising that many individuals who dreamed of becoming beauty professionals, found it impossible to attend a regular full-time,…
Read MoreHow NexGen Nails dip powders have doubled my salon profits
Nail tech, Sharon Shaw, had always wanted to find a quick and easy alternative to L&P acrylic that would deliver natural-looking, beautiful nails without damaging the nail plate. Her mission ended when she discovered NexGen Nails and ProgenX dipping powder, available in the UK via Go Pretty. “NexGen is an American brand that has been around for over…
Read MoreGet a holiday feeling with Magnetic’s 6 rich gel polish shades
Have you been dreaming of a holiday? Indulge in the decadent shades of Magnetic’s Picnic in France gel polish collection and dream of Champagne and strolls along the Champs-Élysées… The six rich and sophisticated hues take tones from summer but make them oh-so autumn friendly. Choose from Champagne Yellow, Foulard Brown, Montblanc Blue, Normandy Green,…
Read MoreBeauty Backed Trust launches grant programme to support beauty pros
The Beauty Backed Trust, which aims to assist those that work in the beauty industry, has launched its first grant programme to continue to support the the industry following the Covid-19 pandemic. Two grants are available for those that need extra support and guidance while they get back on their feet; a Start-up Grant and…
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