Posts by Helena Biggs
Bio Sculpture Gel GB commemorates 20th birthday with two new blues
To celebrate 20 years of Bio Sculpture in Great Britain, its distributor Re:New Beauty has unveiled two birthday blue hues. The special edition shades are available in 4.5g gel and 14ml Nourishing Nail Polish and are in the new style gel pots and polish bottles. The shades are: No.236 – 98 To Date – This dark navy has a…
Read MoreA Kiss-mas party with nail royalty
Alex Silver PR invited me to a super-glamorous dinner event on behalf of the KISS Products brand to kick off the Christmas season – and boy, did we kick it off in style… Welcomed with a cocktail at Quaglino’s, a swanky venue in central London, I was among nail royalty including Leighton Denny MBE, former…
Read MoreBio Sculpture reveals new & improved gel jar
Bio Sculpture has responded to the needs of its techs by unveiling a new-look jar for its gels. Made from recyclable material, it has a new inner liner with straight sidewalls for easier product access and visibility. The metallic colour contains UV-blocker to protect the gel against UV exposure and there is a wider base…
Read MoreShaped, styled & made up with HD Brows in Harley Street
When an invite from HD Brows creeps into the Scratch inbox, I’m the first to snap it up – as the treatment tames my unruly, unshapely brows into sisters that look oh-so fabulous. I headed to London’s 1 Harley Street for an appointment with the brand’s international brow expert, Jamie Long, who’s tended to my…
Read MoreChina Glaze launches The Grinch themed nail shades
China Glaze has collaborated with Dr Seuss’ The Grinch to launch eight nail polish shades for the festive season. The limited edition collection steals inspiration from the wonder of Who-ville and features shimmering glitters and cool crèmes. In addition, three pre-glued designer nail tips, two holiday gift sets and a nail art kit are available in…
Read MoreOffer lash lifts with LASHUS training from Sweet Squared
Sweet Squared has added the Lashus brand to its portfolio – offering professionals training in lash lifting services. Lashus provides consistent uplifting, volume-enhancing lashes, and can create classic, natural look or dramatic enhancements. The lift works with the client’s natural lashes to create the appearance of longer, thicker and more visible lashes. By straightening the natural lashes…
Read MoreSpeakeasy style pedicure room for gents opens in London
A gentleman’s pedicure room has opened in London – offer a menu of manicure and pedicure treatments ‘for the modern man’. Located in a speakeasy-style space at the back of Sharps Barber & Shop on Windmill Street, Aldwyn & Sons was founded out of a desire to make men feel comfortable booking hand and foot…
Read MoreSession nail stylist opens salon in Brixton
Ama Quashie, a session manicurist, has launched her first nail salon in Brixton, London. The salon’s ethos is to amplify and accentuate the natural nail through premium traditional manicure and pedicure treatments. AMA also has a menu featuring polish and gel brands that are up to 90% natural, vegan and cruelty-free. Brands used include Artistic…
Read MoreSimplify enhancements with the new NSI Essentials range
NSI has unveiled its Essentials range; a new line of products designed to simplify nail enhancement application and cater to client needs. The new range reveals: Bond Enhancer – A Ph Balancer to be used for those clients who are prone to lifting. This replaces the brand’s current Bond enhancer. Bond – An acid-free primer to be…
Read MoreThe Gel Bottle reveals new-style bottles to enhance use
Gel polish brand, The Gel Bottle Inc., has introduced some changes to its bottles. The entire winter collection of shades will be available in the new-look bottles, as will each collection after that. The new features include: Bottle caps Each brush lid will have a colour cap with real colour swatch of the shade to…
Read MoreLearn how to craft acrylic nails with Cuccio
Cuccio’s 4-day Acrylic Beginner course offers an insight into the world of acrylic nail technology, enabling you to understand how the nails and the products work. About: The course covers tip application; product application; how to maintain the nails and safe removal. Your educator will also spend the course helping you develop customer loyalty and…
Read MoreSalon Services shows support for industry charity partners
Sally Salon Services has supported three charities this year by donating money raised through customer donations and in-store events. The beauty and hair product supplier raised £30,000 in total for The Little Princess Trust, which it has supported since 2013. This charity provides real hair wigs free of charge to children experiencing hair loss due to…
Read MoreOPI celebrates the power of colour with new campaign
OPI is harnessing ‘Colour is the Answer’ as its brand message and core vision to aid its mission to transform the world with colour. This message will be at the core of its content creation, campaigns and products. “Most women know that colour can help them express themselves,” shares OPI co-founder and brand ambassador, Suzi…
Read MoreOffer an ideal Christmas gift with festive HD Brows box
HD Brows has launched a limited edition ‘Best of Beauty Box’, packed with an assortment of HD Brows products worth over £210. Available to both professionals and consumers, it’s been designed with make-up lovers and HD Brows stockists in mind and includes: Eye Define, Intense Black – A long-lasting, waterproof eyeliner pencil with a soft,…
Read MoreReport reveals the rapid growth of UK beauty & nail salons
Beauty and nail salons are among the fastest growing categories on the high street, according to results published by American Express Shop Small. Despite the high street witnessing closures (owing to an increase in online shopping), the study shows that the independent retail sector is set to experience net growth of 0.3% from 2017-2023. The…
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