Posts by Helena Biggs
Add easy art to nail designs with Crystal Nails AquaInk range
Add delicate additions to nails and create a unique, arty finish with the Crystal Nails Aqua Ink Crystal Drops. Described as ‘a decoration liquid’, the product has been designed to create speedy, easy and unique nail designs. Available in six shades, colour can be dropped onto the surface of the nail or used to create…
Read MoreRemove hard skin & calluses effortlessly with Mavex
Encourage smooth, picture-perfect feet through sandal season and beyond with the Mavex CallusPeeling System; a pro-only range created following years of research. Swiss brand, Mavex, manufactures its products based on medicinal herbs and alpine plants, and the CallusPeeling System is a hero among the brand’s face, body, hand and foot care offerings. The Class 1…
Read MoreCreate pretty spring manicures with Gelish’s floral-inspired collection
Inspired by the soft and subtle colours of flowers, Gelish has launched six spring nail shades – available in Dip and Soak-Off Gel Polish formulas. “The colour palette for the spring collection is filled with soft tones that are perfect, not only for this season, but for all year-round,” comments Danny Haile, CEO and founder…
Read More:YOURS to launch 9 nail polishes to aid stamped designs
:YOURS is complementing its range of design plates with nine polishes, created specifically for stamping. Highly pigmented, the polishes are fast-drying for speedy application and results and shades include Silver Star and Pink Love. Rachel Horrocks, content marketing manager for Sweet Squared, reveals her top tips for creating great nail designs using the stamping polishes…
Read MoreLecenté launches eight new products for spring nail designs
Lecenté™ is embracing the start of spring and fresh, colourful mani/pedis with four new glitters and four new foils. The spring collection features: Petal Ultra Fine Glitter Amber Ultra Fine Glitter Maple Ultra Fine Glitter Wisteria Ultra Fine Glitter Silver Mosaic Foil Gold Marble Foil Rose Gold Foil Silver Feather Foil. Use full coverage on nails or…
Read MoreCrystal Nails reveals pretty 3-step spring nail colour collection
Embrace spring nail colour with four pretty hues from Crystal Nails, available in its CrystaLac formula. The Most Wanted! pastel nail colour collection includes two greens, a pink and lilac that looks stunning when worn alone or alternated across nails. What’s more, snap up one of Crystal Nails’ nail art brushes to add arty additions…
Read MoreThe Scratch Stars Awards 2019: ENTRY CLOSING SOON!
Entry is now OPEN for the Scratch Stars Awards 2019 – but hurry, you need to submit your entry by Sunday 17 March at midnight. The awards is hosted annually to recognise the incredible talent of individuals, teams and businesses in the UK nail sector. This year, 18 categories are open for entry covering all areas…
Read MoreA peek inside the All That Jazz Beauty Bar
Bright, decadent and oh-so Instagram-worthy, the All That Jazz Beauty Bar has opened on the seafront in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex; and it’s a true delight for the eyes – and nails. Headed up by Nail Harmony UK director, Georgie Smedley, and her daughter, Jazz Christodoulou, the Beauty Bar employs a talented team of beauty moguls –…
Read MoreA guide to sponsored social content for brand ambassadors
When the ‘brand ambassador’ term was first scattered, it simply involved shouting about a brand or treatment you loved to anyone that would listen on a number of platforms, with the possibly of a few freebies in return. However, lines have become blurred as advertising stipulations step in, demand for sales and reach intensifies, and…
Read MoreCreate chic nail designs with new Evo Suede Top Coat
Bio Sculpture Gel has added a Matte Top Coat to its Evo range. Evo Suede has ‘a velvet soft touch finish that will keep the matte suede effect for longer’ and has the option as a non-wipe top coat. Evo Suede Top Coat replaces Evo Matte Top Coat and is ideal for creating chic, sophisticated nail…
Read MoreMundo introduces 2L bottles of its beauty hygiene formulas
Mundo Products has revealed 2L bottles of its popular hygiene products, including Nail Plate Cleanser, Foot Spa & Water Line Disinfectant and Multi-Surface Disinfectant. Ideal for larger beauty businesses, these bigger bottles can be decanted into smaller, existing Mundo bottles for everyday use. The new bottle will be phased in on all lines and has…
Read MoreCanada announced as Nailympia’s fourth competition location
Nailympia Competitions is delighted to add a fourth location to its world map – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. This new event will be hosted by two Canadian nail competitors, Aigul Fritzke & Karen Dunn. “It’s extremely exciting to add Canada to the Nailympia world tour,” comments Alex Fox, global director of Nailympia. “This location adds its own…
Read MoreScratch welcomes guest editor, CND™’s Jan Arnold, for March edition
CND™ co-founder & style director, Jan Arnold, has been welcomed as guest editor for the March 2019 edition of Scratch magazine. It’s particularly poignant timing as the brand commemorates 40 years in the nail sector, and Jan’s ruby red corset on our cover (made from nail tips, of course) represents this ruby anniversary. Her infectious…
Read MoreCuccio adds hydrating whipped hemp to Naturalé skincare range
Cuccio has enhanced its burgeoning Naturalé skincare line with the addition of Whipped Hemp Body Butter. Available as a single unit or as part of a display, the body butter is an ideal retail item – as well as luxury addition to hand, foot and body treatments. The butter serves to moisturise and regenerate skin…
Read MoreCND™ launches nail treatments in handy pen form
CND™ has launched its popular RescueRXx and SolarOil formulas in a handy pen-style applicator. Ideal for handbags and pockets to help take care of nails while on-the-move, simply click the top to release the formula and swipe the brush over nails. Benefits include controlled, precise application, added speed and less mess. RescueRXx can be used…
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