Posts by Helena Biggs
Hair & Beauty Charity announces support steps amid coronavirus outbreak
The Hair & Beauty Charity, an independent service dedicated to helping hair and beauty professionals in need, has released a statement regarding support following the coronavirus outbreak. The charity offers financial support to individuals and their families facing difficult times due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness, bereavement and financial hardship. However, it is experiencing…
Read MoreScratch Stars Awards 2020: Meet the finalists!
This year’s nail industry awards welcomed the highest number of entries to date in a true showcase of UK talent. Passion, service & skill were witnessed in droves and the Scratch team was delighted to see so many talented techs and business owners seizing the opportunity to enter this leading UK nail competition. Click here to check…
Read MoreCoronavirus update: Government promises more financial support for nail & beauty businesses
Further to initiatives outlined in the Budget 2020 announcement, the government has promised greater financial support for small businesses amidst the coronavirus outbreak. The government has advised for people to avoid social interaction to try and halt the spread of the virus, which in turn is having a huge impact on nail, hair and beauty…
Read MoreBudget 2020: Small businesses to be supported following coronavirus outbreak
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has pledge £30bn to help the UK economy through the coronavirus outbreak – with a particular focus on sick pay and protecting small businesses. Sunak, who, just four weeks into the role, has had to hastily rewrite the government’s financial plans for the year ahead, revealed that he ‘knows…
Read MoreAnimal charities supported by sales of The Gel Bottle’s spring nail colour collection
Gel polish brand, The Gel Bottle Inc, is donating proceeds from the sale of its spring 2020 Animalia nail colour collection to selected animal charities. Animalia welcomes nine shades, each inspired by endangered animals or eco issues. Hues include a pastel yellow, Queen Bee, and pearlescent green Amur. “We love our brand and the beautiful…
Read MoreAdd strength & length to nails with JimmyGel by Light Elegance
Create strong yet flexible nail extensions with the handy building brush gel, JimmyGel, from Light Elegance. Formulated by and named after Light Elegance owner & head chemist, Jim McConnell, the clear formula can be used under both soak-off gel polish and hard gel products. This offers the chance of 4+ weeks wear – but with…
Read MoreCommand attention with 6 bright nail polish shades from Peacći
Six nail shades have been added to Peacći’s nail colour collection, available in polish formula. The punchy hues are ideal for transitioning into spring and summer, and perfect for festival season. The shades are: Fairy Pink Kitten Lemonade Madonna Peach Water Lilly Each lacquer is highly pigmented and boast a 100% vegan formula. What’s more,…
Read MoreCapture nail dust & fumes with FileOWAY II by Vodex
Promote clean air in your nail setup with the handy FileOWAY II dust and fumes capture box by Vodex. The sleek and portable device removes airborne dust and fumes created during nail enhancement services. It sits atop the desk and connects to a plug and play dust extraction unit (under the table). The client places…
Read More7 nail techs join Georgie Smedley Group ambassador programme
Georgie Smedley Group (formerly Nail Harmony UK) has launched a brand ambassador programme and announced its first cohort of ambassadors. The initiative has been designed to create strong relationships with influential techs across the UK that boast social media followings of between 1000 and 100,000. These techs are given the opportunity to trial new and…
Read MoreNail influencer launches campaign to ‘Stop The Nail Shaming’
Renowned nail tech and influencer, Celina Rydén, has launched a campaign to ‘Stop The Nail Shaming’ on social media and protect the reputation of nail professionals. In a video on her YouTube channel, she reveals that she has noticed a number a social media groups actively shaming the work of nail professionals, and has taken…
Read MoreRescue damaged nails with Morgan Taylor’s dailyElixir
Protect and help repair split, damaged nails with the dailyElixir nail treatment from Morgan Taylor. The brush-on product features hydrolyzed keratin peptides to penetrate the nail plate and bond with natural nail protein, restoring nail structure and strength. “Brittle nails are a major problem amongst nail consumers, especially those that use nail strengtheners, so we…
Read MoreHalo Gel Polish unveils spring nail colour collection
Pure Nails has welcomed six new shades to its Halo Gel Polish collection for springtime mani/pedis. The creamy pastel hues in the First Bloom collection are inspired by popular flowers, and include the soft yellow Primrose and pale pink Rosehip, alongside minty Wild Fern and mauve Wisteria. Halo Gel Polish is highly pigmented and provides…
Read MoreNail industry awards opens for entry 1 February
The ninth Scratch Stars Awards; the only awards that solely recognises those in the nail sector, is open for entry from 1-28 February. This year presents 18 categories, including Nail & Beauty Salon of the Year, L&P Tech of the Year and Natural Nail Specialist of the Year, which are each judged not just on…
Read MoreMeet the CND™ icons: Reena Hammer
To celebrate 40 years of CND™ – and to honour the brand’s long-time fans, CND™ has brought back five of its most iconic shades, available for a limited time only. The CND™ Iconic collection – featuring Company Red, Spike, Jiggy, Pointe Blanc and Satin Sheets available in Shellac only – celebrates classic style and sophistication,…
Read MoreMeet the CND™ icons: Marian Newman
To celebrate 40 years of CND™ – and to honour the brand’s long-time fans, CND™ has brought back five of its most iconic shades, available for a limited time only. The CND™ Iconic collection – featuring Company Red, Spike, Jiggy, Pointe Blanc and Satin Sheets available in Shellac only – celebrates classic style and sophistication,…
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