Posts by Helena Biggs
The Gel Bottle Inc unveils autumn nail colour collection
Twelve shades have been added to The Gel Bottle Inc‘s gel polish range, inspired by trends and the autumn season. Mix up seasonal manicures with the glossy Aubergine and Bolt shades, and embrace the colours of the season with the likes of Fall and Butternut. The GelBottle Inc gel polishes are highly pigmented, chip-resistant and…
Read MoreCuccio welcomes new nail educators to team
A team of techs has achieved Cuccio approved educator status follow five-days’ training at Cuccio Europe HQ in Nottingham. The training included product knowledge, course content and team building exercises to prepare them to teach others about Cuccio products. Liz Richards, European head of education, delivered part of the training alongside Victoria Price, the brand’s…
Read MoreCuccio announces seminars to help maximise income through nail skills
Cuccio Europe is to host three Hard Gel Seminars this autumn, with the focus on helping techs utilise their nail skills to maximise income using the brand’s T3 LED/UV Hard Gels. Each one-day event includes products for use on the day, an educational manual, certification and lunch and refreshments. Run by Liz Richards, head of…
Read MorePowder nails to perfection with new Dipt nail shades
Dipt has added three stunning shades to its dipping powder portfolio to commemorate the autumn/winter season. The powders, when used with the complete Dipt system, offer a speedy, strong nail colour solution that lasts up to three weeks. The shades are: Laughter – a bright coral red, encouraging the wearer to ‘laugh – as the…
Read MoreSign up & show support for Nail Breast Cancer campaign
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to particularly note the most common cancer in the UK; one that claims the lives of around 11,500 UK citizens each year. With over 99% of cases affecting women, the nail industry, as largely female dominated, can greatly assist in raising awareness of the disease, including…
Read MorePrepare for autumn with Cuccio’s Bella Natura nail shades
Cuccio has unveiled its autumn nail colour collection, inspired by the raw, organic pigments found in nature’s elements of earth, wind and fire. Bella Natura features eight shades, available in both Cuccio Colour lacquer and Cuccio Veneer gel polish formulas, dependent on the desired wear time. Shades range from the mossy Branch Out to burgundy…
Read MoreEmbrace autumn with new Light Elegance Buttercream gels
Light Elegance has sought inspiration from Japan and the gentle shift from sun and sea to fires and leaves for its latest Buttercreams nail shades. Shibui offers ‘a calming yet rich and captivating colour palette’ and includes six gels: Downward Dog: A calming cream burnt orange. Mantra Mauve: Not too purple and not too pink…
Read MoreBrighten nail designs with Light Elegance neon gel paints
Make nail looks pop with the six neon gel paints from Light Elegance. Featuring the viscosity and coverage of the brand’s original UV gel paints, the newly reformulated range of neon hues cure at both 365 and 405 nm. Ideal for festival season and beyond, the bold hues are: Neon Purple– Relish in royalty with…
Read MoreCatch eyes with neon-style nail lacquers from Jessica
Amp up nail looks with three new shades in Jessica’s Custom Colour nail lacquer formula. Featuring a crème finish, the hues are Fluorescent Flamingo, Blazing Blue and Vivid Violet, and are highly pigmented for an eye-catching, bold finish. Ideal for the end up summer festivals, these shades will take you from day to night –…
Read MoreAmerican salon chain introduces virtual reality mani/pedi experience
US nail salon chain, Bellacures, has introduced a unique addition to its manicure and pedicure services; virtual reality headsets that transport the client to a peaceful destination. The immersive experience involves the client wearing a virtual reality headset that will showcase scenes from the destination of their choice; from a beautiful beach to majestic waterfall…
Read MoreCreate on-trend coffin nails with Extreme C-Curve Tips
Create coffin nail shapes in the style of Kylie Jenner with the Extreme C-Curve Tips from The Edge Nails & Beauty. Available in clear and white, the strong and flexible pre-shaped tips are made from ABS plastic and boast a deep smile line and no well. The high C-Curve offers additional strength to your gel…
Read MoreCND™ reveals ‘Treasured Moments’ nail colour collection for autumn/winter
Inspired by cherished moments, CND™’s autumn/winter collection of nail shades features rich, grounded tones and a vintage vibe. With names including ‘First Love’ and ‘Cap & Gown’, the five shades have been designed to remind the wearer of their most sentimental memories. “This collection is all about tapping into your fondest memories; the kind that…
Read MoreWest Ham appoints first team skin consultant in the history of football
A dedicated skin consultant has been assigned to the West Ham United women’s football team to offer insight and expertise into caring for their skin when exposed to the elements and long workouts. Dr Raul Cetto, founder of Clinic 1.6, uses the ZO Skin Health range; products formulated and developed by practicing dermatologist, Dr Zein…
Read MoreAn afternoon with celebrity nail tech Stephanie Staunton
She’s tended to the talons of numerous celebrities, is a regular manicurist on photo shoots and has scooped a Scratch Star – and now Stephanie Staunton has a shiny new venture; her own nail setup. Stephanie and I are from the same area just outside London; a busy suburb with plenty of traffic. However, in…
Read MoreGERmanikure appoints Naomi Gonzalez-Longstaff as brand ambassador
Celebrity manicurist and session tech, Naomi Gonzalez-Longstaff, as been appointed as brand ambassador for GERmanikure, a manufacturer of manicure tools. Naomi and GERmanikure first teamed up at New York Fashion Week in 2018 and have since worked together to help bring the GERmanikure brand into more widespread recognition through instructional videos, magazine features, trade shows,…
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