Posts by Helena Biggs
CND™ crowns Liza Smith as EMEA Education Ambassador of the Year 2020
Sittingbourne based salon owner, beauty business consultant and nail stylist, Liza Smith, has been awarded as CND™’s Education Ambassador of the Year in the EMEA region. CND™ distributors across Europe, the Middle East and Africa all submitted their nominations of the EAs they thought deserved to win. A spokesperson for the brand comments: “This year…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Salons in Wales to close on 24 Dec as govt implements level 4 restrictions
Wales’ first minister, Mark Drakeford, has today (16 December) announced that higher-level restrictions will come into force to control rapidly accelerating coronavirus rates across the country. He confirmed that the current conditions mean that Wales has met the criteria in the traffic light Coronavirus Control Plan to move to alert level 4. All non-essential retail,…
Read MoreCapture nail tutorials & pics hands-free with KB Glow Video & Photo Demo Station
Award-winning nail tech, Katie Barnes, has added KB Glow™: Overhead Video & Photo Demo Station to the Katie Barnes Tool Range. The custom designed, multifunctional station facilitates overhead filming of tutorials and live streams. It’s ideal for nail and lash tutorials where you need all hands on the demo and an overhead view. In addition, the…
Read MoreChristmas trading: 1 in 10 local businesses could face permanent closure in the New Year
According to research by small business insurer, Simply Business, local shops and businesses in the UK are on a ‘cliff edge’ with one in 10 (11%) facing permanent closure without a successful trading period this Christmas. Local shops and businesses, including pubs, retailers and salons, are expecting to take £2,164 less than usual this festive…
Read MoreVTCT appoints new chair & vice-chair for board of trustees
VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust), which offers vocational and technical qualifications across sectors including beauty therapy, has appointed Jenny Sworder as chair and Isabel Sutcliffe as vice-chair of its board of trustees. VTCT has over 1,600 approved centres globally, with a market share of 54% within the UK hair, beauty and complementary therapies sectors. The…
Read MorePantone reveals 2 Colour of the Year shades for 2021
Global colour authority, Pantone has announced PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, as its Pantone® Colour of the Year selection for 2021. These two independent colours ‘come together to create an aspirational colour pairing, conjoining deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the optimistic promise of a sunshine filled day.’ The spirited shades have been…
Read MoreTownhouse nail salon expands into Harrods
Scratch Stars Awards finalist, Townhouse, has grown its presence – expanding into Harrods with its stylish and sought-after nail treatments. From 9 December, Townhouse Knightsbridge is offering the full range of the brand’s signature nail treatments on the 5th floor of the renowned department store. Such treatments include manicures, pedicures, nail art and a range…
Read MoreNail & beauty pros wanted to help shape National Occupational Standards
The Hair & Beauty Industry Authority (Habia) and Skills Active UK are inviting professionals in the hair, beauty, spa, aesthetics and nail sectors to support the review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS). These standards are ‘statements of the standards of performance individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications…
Read MoreIndigo Nails embraces femininity with 4 chic gel polish shades
Four sophisticated tones of pink have been added to the Indigo Nails range of gel polish; serving up a hue to complement any skin tone. Dama is an elegant dusky pink, described as ‘a real Lady among the Lipstick 4 You gel polishes’. Offerma ‘cleverly flirts with the surroundings with its vibrant character’. It’s a…
Read MorePoints to consider if you’re a pregnant nail tech
No two pregnancies are the same, and you may suffer with aches, pains or sickness worse than a colleague, so listen to your body and its needs around your working life. As part of health & safety procedures, business owners should conduct regular risk assessments; particularly reviewing them when a pregnancy is announced. This analysis…
Read MoreMarian Newman BEM founds Federation of Nail Professionals to raise sector standards
Nail industry and education advocate, Marian Newman BEM, and a board of industry peers, have officially launched The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP) today (28 November). The not-for-profit organisation is focused on supporting and raising the standards of practice, education, knowledge and development for UK nail professionals. The initial launch invites supporters to sign…
Read MoreDazzle this season with 3 party-inspired Halo gel polish shades
While parties may not quite be on the agenda for 2020, consider some feel-good nail shades to dazzle & catch eyes. Pure Nails has launched three Halo Gel Polish shades infused with confetti in a New Year’s Eve collection. NYE Party features a blue base with chunky glitter, Cheers! has a rose gold base and…
Read MoreNail artist & SNA Professional collaborate to develop 5 rich gel paints
SNA Professional has collaborated with popular nail artist, Kirstan Hart, to launch HARTPASTE, a collection of five rich gel paints. Create striking nail art looks with ease with the thick consistency and opaque quality of the formula. The gel paints can be used for full coverage looks, to ombré or to add decadent details. The…
Read MoreNail & beauty salons in England can reopen on 2 December
Lockdown restrictions will be lifted from 2 December and nail and beauty salons can reopen revealed prime minister, Boris Johnson, in a statement to parliament today (23 November). Broadcasting from self-isolation, he revealed the Covid-19 ‘Winter Plan’, which sees businesses reopen from 2 December. The tier system will be reinstated, in which rules will be…
Read MoreThe Gel Bottle Inc becomes first nail brand to launch products into space
The Gel Bottle Inc has celebrated the launch of its galactic-inspired Infinity nail colour collection by sending the 10 shades into space. In an industry first, TGB founder Daisy Kalnina, and her team sourced a company in Sheffield to rocket the gel polish products high above the earth via a specially designed balloon. “The colours…
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