Posts by Helena Biggs
Close contact beauty services CAN resume in England from 15 August
In a late statement on 13 August, prime minister Boris Johnson announced that close contact beauty services can resume in England from Saturday 15 August. The announcement follows a number of campaigns to ‘Bring Back Beauty’ and frustration amongst industry professionals. A statement from the cabinet office reads: “The plan set out in the ‘roadmap…
Read MoreKeep nail tools & bottles secure with Nail Buddy
Do you have a habit of knocking bottles of nail polish or gel polish over while you work? Help prevent mishaps with the handy Nail Buddy. Designed by beauty therapist, Suzie Sturge in 2011, the Nail Buddy sits atop a desk or between your knees and securely holds bottles of nail colour within its grip;…
Read MoreRevealed: What the beauty sector will look like in 2030
‘More transparent’ and with a focus on ‘clean beauty’ are just two of the predictions for the 2030 beauty sector, according to global market research & insight company, Mintel. The company has forecast that consumers will explore the push-pull between nature and science, with huge changes to the way beauty goods are chosen and purchased.…
Read MoreBehind The Brand: Discover the heavenly duo behind Saint Nails
With an inherent passion for nails and close friends in the nail business, Alison Jeans was inspired to set up her own brand, offering products for pros that would meet all the needs she desired as a consumer. Working with her husband, Matt, the duo launched Saint Nails in 2016 and it offers a stunning…
Read MoreOPI celebrates the culture of Milan with 12-piece autumn nail colour collection
OPI has sought inspiration from Italy’s cultural and fashion capital, Milan, for its autumn 2020 nail colour shades. The 12-piece Muse of Milan collection is available in three formulas; Nail Lacquer, Infinite Shine and GelColor, depending on the desired wear time. “For more than two decades, OPI has taken women around the world with its…
Read MoreTECH TALK: Get to know Emily Cording of Cuteycles Nails By Emily
Glean an insight into the daily nail life of Emily Cording, a talented tech from Castleford with a fondness for natural nail care and oh-so arty overlays… How did your journey into nails begin? Since I was a teenager, I have loved doing my nails. I’ve always thought of manicured nails is a staple accessory…
Read MoreLight Elegance releases 12 autumn nail shades inspired by spices
Heat up nail styles for the new season with the 12 stunning gel shades in the Light Elegance autumn 2020 collection. The six Colour Gels and six Glitter Gels are inspired by the colours and textures found in spices from across the world. Tantalise with burnt oranges, rich brows, coppers and wines; an ideal palette…
Read MoreNail colour sales to support representation initiative in schools
Bio Sculpture’s Vintage Poetry collection features five stunning shades available in lacquer and gel – and the brand is donating £5 from the sale of each collection to the Change The Story initiative. This initiative, launched by Little Box Of Books and supported by TV personality, Rochelle Humes, aims to put 10,000 diverse books into…
Read MoreSoften feet in 60 seconds with LovaSkin Instant Foot Peeling treatment
Pure Nails has welcomed LovaSkin; an instant foot peeling product that softens rough soles in 60 seconds. Perfect for your pedi services, LovaSkin Instant Foot Peeling was launched in May 2019 by Swedish beauty entrepreneur, Lovisa. She was inspired to create kind and efficient skincare products after her mother developed and recovered from breast cancer,…
Read MoreSprinkle & add shine with 4 Indigo Nails dusts
Dazzle clients with a sprinkling of one of the four flame effect Nail Dusts from professional nail brand, Indigo Nails. The dusts, which can be burnished into enhancement products, are available in four shiny shades; Copperfield, Moonlight, Vanity and Eldorado. Offering endless design opportunities, consider striking all-over coverage, using within designs or on feature nails.…
Read MoreBeautyBacked.com initiative launches to raise funds & support for beauty sector
The Beauty Backed initiative has been launched with Go Fund Me Fundraiser and Change.org Petition platforms to raise both funds and support for the reopening of the beauty industry in its entirety. In an emotional live session on Instagram, skincare guru Caroline Hirons revealed that she has worked with the industry experts and influencers to launch the…
Read MoreCampaign calls for govt to issue vouchers for the beauty sector to support struggling businesses
Scratch columnist, Ria-Jaine Lincoln, has launched a campaign calling for the government to support the beauty sector amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The accountant, who specialises in helping beauty businesses, is hopeful that the #DutytohelpBeauty campaign will encourage the government to issue vouchers for beauty treatments in a similar way to its ‘Eat Out to Help…
Read MoreDry, chapped hands? Here’s how to soothe in 5 steps…
With frequent hand washing and sanitising now the norm, you – and your clients – may be suffering with dry, chapped and sore hands. Offer a soothing experience and promote moisture with a helping hand from Mavex and its Anti Dark Spot Hand treatment, before retailing the Hand Silky Peeling, Intensive Hand Serum and Anti…
Read MoreBehind The Brand: Meet the female powerhouses behind Color Club products
Owned and operated by women since 1979, Harriet Rose founded Forsythe Cosmetic Group to focus on developing products for the needs of nail pros. Acclaimed for its innovative products, such as the Finishing Touch Nail Corrector Pen, Forsythe Cosmetic Group quickly expanded into private label services and created its Color Club brand in 2004. Cruelty…
Read MoreGovt postpones delivery of ‘close contact’ beauty treatments in England from 1 to 15 August
Boris Johnson has announced today (31 July) that close contact beauty services – such as treatments on the face – will now not be able to resume on 1 August in England, as was previously announced. Following concerns surrounding increasing numbers of coronavirus outbreaks in the UK since lockdown measures were eased, the postponement is…
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