Posts by Helena Biggs
Pantone reveals Colour of the Year 2020
Pantone, the leading global authority for colour, has revealed 19-4052 Classic Blue as its Colour of the Year 2020. Honouring it as ‘a timeless and enduring hue’, the shade is the first multi-sensory Colour of the Year in the company’s history. A press release from the company reads: “Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the…
Read MoreEducators celebrate growth of beauty academy to a college in the north west
A duo with 44-years combined experience in the beauty sector are celebrating the expansion of their training academy into a college. Diane Senogles (Mason) and Danielle Wilcock have both owned salons and a training centre/academy, and celebrated the launch of North West Training College on 1 December with a party at the new premises. Based…
Read MoreMulti award-winning tech reveals own gel polish range
Esteemed UK educator and tech, Gemma Lambert, has unveiled Gems Nail Systems – her own brand of professional nail products. Two years in the making, the first products to be released under the Gems Nails Systems name are gel polishes. There are 25 shades in the range, alongside a UV/LED lamp, four prep/finishing products and…
Read MoreHere’s how The Massage Company has made treatments more accessible
We all know that beauty services are so much more than just aesthetics. Offering a chance to unwind, indulge or promote a sense of confidence and wellbeing, many of us are guilty of not making ‘me time’ a priority, which is so important for both mind and body. The Massage Company has understood this since…
Read MoreLipnv to go on the road to reveal more about No Needle Filler
The team at The Creative Beauty Group, the company behind Lipnv No Needle Filler, is heading to two locations in January to teach more about the treatment and its two new courses; skill building and conversion. The treatment uses a pressurised pen to deliver hyaluronic acid into the lips and skin, plumping the lips and…
Read MoreEast London nail event helps raise awareness of modern slavery
Nail artist and Scratch Stars Awards 2019 finalist, Delia Turville, joined forces with beauty therapist, Vanessa John-Baptiste of Greek Butterfly Beauty and Le Skin Consultancy for a pop up beauty evening in East London. The event offered personnel from local businesses the chance to get pampered in return for a donation to charity. “I brought…
Read MoreLecenté looks to London for winter nail shade inspiration
London locations have inspired the names and shades in Lecenté’s winter 2019 Create collection, London Calling. The gel polish range offers strength and flexibility with long-lasting wear and a high-shine finish. Highly pigmented, the colour coats require just one coat and have a 30-second cure time, making it a great system for time-poor clients and…
Read More:YOURS collaborates with Fee Wallace for nail art stamping plate collection
Nail art stamping brand, :YOURS, has sought the expert illustrative skills of nail artist and Sweet Squared EA, Fee Wallace, for its latest collection. The designs on all four plates were hand drawn by Fee and feature the likes of bohemian style lace, mini cacti and ornate lotus flowers. Ideal for speedy art additions to…
Read MoreCreate understated elegance with the Lash Perfect British lash look
Lash Perfect has introduced a new lash look that bridges the gap between a subtle lift and full-on extensions. Short, fluffy and fine, the Lash Perfect British look is natural-looking and low maintenance; ideal for busy lifestyles. “This unique new lash look, represents the growing demand of natural beauty and celebrates the British culture,” comments…
Read MoreNail stylist, Katie Barnes, launches range of nail tools
Scratch Stars Nail Stylist of the Year 2019, Katie Barnes, has added a range of nail tools for professionals to her portfolio of offerings. The multi-award winning educator and academy owner has utilised her industry experience and knowledge of structure and enhancements to create tailored tools, which have been two years in development. With a…
Read MoreLight Elegance welcomes Champagne & Caviar collection for winter
Prepare for the excitement of holiday festivities with the winter 2019 collection from Light Elegance. Twelve gels, including six glitters, feature in the Champagne & Caviar collection, balancing complex textures with sophisticated shades and gleaming metallics. “Champagne & Caviar has been created to highlight sophistication and texture that’s on-trend for winter,” comments Lezlie McConnell, Light…
Read MoreHalo releases 12 dazzling shades for party-perfect nail designs
Pure Nails has launched 12 new additions to the Halo Gel Polish range – and the glittering shades are perfect for the festive and party season. The ‘Twas The Night collection sees a super sparkly fine glitter polish formula in a pot, in hues including Sugar Plum, Gift and Sleigh Bells. Boasting a highly pigmented…
Read MoreHair & beauty industry charity rebrands
The official charity of the hair industry has rebranded from The Hairdressers’ Charity to the Hair & Beauty Charity, supporting hair and beauty professionals in challenging times. The charity has a heritage dating back to 1853, and the rename expands the charity’s visibility to incorporate the hair, barbering and beauty sectors. It relies on support…
Read MoreUK nail techs scoop top Akzentz awards
Multi award-winning nail tech and business owner, Hazel Dixon, has been awarded the ACE Global Educator Award 2019 by Akzentz, with colleague, Kayley Cairns, awarded Top Competitor of the Year, following a hugely successful stint in Nailympia London 2019 and as a Scratch Stars Awards finalist. Hazel’s award recognises her ‘years of outstanding commitment in…
Read MoreCreate decadent nail looks with new Cuccio Soirée collection
Cuccio welcomes eight new nail shades for winter 2019; each one decadent, shimmering and ideal for chic party season manicures. Available in both Cuccio Colour (lacquer) and Cuccio Veneer (gel polish), the shades include bold red Dance, Dance, Dance, shimmering scarlet 3,2,1 Kiss, and deep purple Cheers To New Years. The range is available as…
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