Posts by Helena Biggs
Delfy adds six Haute Couture nail shades to its range
Delfy Cosmetics has added six sophisticated shades to its nail polish range, offering a high-shine finish that lasts up to seven days. The Haute Couture collection features the following shades: Jeans Fall in Love Space Fireball Plum Noir Amore Mio Presented in an attractive and striking bottle, the Delfy formula contains citral to help protect…
Read MoreNailists recognised at Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards
A tech from Edinburgh and salon team from Glasgow scooped top titles at The Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards & Barbering Awards in association with e-Chair. Held at Glasgow’s Hilton on 16 September, almost 800 guests gathered to celebrate Scottish hair and beauty talent. Hosted by Errol Douglas MBE and Josie Smith of STV, the…
Read MoreBlow LTD offers flexible working for nail techs
Blow LTD, an on-demand beauty services platform, is recruiting nail technicians in London, Manchester and Birmingham. Offering the opportunity to set your own working hours, Blow LTD technicians and beauty therapists are paid weekly. What’s more, there is full support with admin and marketing for therapists by their own Blow LTD account manager. Blow LTD…
Read MoreNew Bio Sculpture nail shades inspired by emotion
Bio Sculpture’s latest nail colour collection, More Than A Feeling, features five chic shades based on emotion. 231 Serenity is a cool grey with pink undertones and rose gold shimmer 232 Passion is a raging dark plum; ideal for short or medium length nails 233 Flirty is a violet shade infused with glitter 234 Elegance…
Read MoreNail Polish Eraser Cream launches into BeautyMart
A handy cream that removes nail polish in as little as 60 seconds has launched, featuring fresh scent and mess-free formula. Packed in a travel-friendly tube, Nailfix & Chill is acetone-free and formulated with macadamia, almond, argan and vitamin E oils to keep cuticles and nails in optimum condition. How to use: Apply a thick…
Read MoreOPI turns to Peru for AW18 nail colours
Inspired by natural beauty and bohemian vibes, the 12 shades in OPI’s autumn/winter 2018 collection comprise flirty purples, deep burgundies and rosy hues – available in lacquer, Infinite Shine and GelColor formulas. The Peru collection was inspired by the likes of Machu Picchu’s Incan ruins and the country’s architecture, food and fashion. “Peru is undoubtedly…
Read MorePeek inside Faby’s ‘Diaries’ nail colour collection
Italian nail colour brand, Faby, has launched 12 lacquer shades for autumn/winter. Inspired by diaries and their various emotions, tales and contradictions, the palette includes rich browns, greens and garnets and urban nudes and greys. “The Faby Diaries collection is born to let you trace your own story; offering a journey through the different hues…
Read MoreLFW Nails: Orly for Sadie Williams SS19
Orly nail lacquer was used by techs working on the nail styles for Sadie Williams’ London Fashion Week presentation. The collection The spring/summer 2019 showcase championed her signature texture-driven style and was inspired by the motoring world. The nail designs Lead nail tech, Karen Louise, worked closely with Sadie to re-create the her SS19 designs…
Read MoreNYFW Nails: CND™ for The Blonds SS19
Disney villains inspired the spring/summer 2019 collection by The Blonds, encompassing mystery, seduction and intrigue. For the New York Fashion Week showcase, The Blonds called upon CND™’s Design Lab Team to create striking and seductive nails that commanded a sense of danger. The collection The Blonds sought to unravel the complexity of Disney’s most iconic…
Read MoreLFW Nails: Orly for Julien Macdonald SS19
Glitz and glamour were key themes for Julien Macdonald’s spring/summer 2019 fashion collection, and Orly was the nail brand of choice at the London Fashion Week showcase. The collection Skin was largely on show and feminine drapes of glittering fabrics reflected his signature luxe and glossy style. The nails Session nail stylist, Karen Louise, worked…
Read MoreNYFW Nails: CND™ for Libertine SS19
Fashion design house, Libertine, chose the CND™ Design Lab Team once more to create the nail looks for its SS19 showcase at New York Fashion Week. The collection inspiration Libertine’s Johnson Hartig drew inspiration from Georgian glass-covered portrait stones and fine needle-point embroidery. The SS19 collection aims to show there is a certain beauty that…
Read MoreGelish to launch Art Form Gels for easy nail artistry
October will see the launch of Gelish‘s Art Form Gels, designed to make intricate artistry easy. “Formulated for perfect opacity and total artistic control, Art Form Gels are great for creating crisp and defined nail art as an add-on to a Gelish or PolyGel application,” comments Danny Haile, CEO and founder of Gelish soak-off gel polish.…
Read MoreTeam Scratch gets lashed with Salon System mink styles
Salon System educator, Ruth Atkins, paid a visit to Scratch HQ to offer the team lash and brow makeovers using new products from the range. Accompanied by Costi Passeri of Essence PR, the duo revealed the new Mink Style Individual Lashes; additions to the Naturalash Texture range available in Short and Medium. After discussing each…
Read MoreOffer high impact lashes in a flash with new Salon System mink styles
Salon System has added new mink style individual lashes to its Naturalash Texture range; in short and medium lengths. Create a variety of looks in as little as 15 minutes when using the Marvelash Fast Set Glue for the perfect add-on to a nail treatment. Mix and match the short and medium styles to suit the…
Read MoreEntice male clients with ‘below the belt’ retail packages
The Below The Belt Grooming brand has released a number of retail items targeted at males that make for ideal gifts or retail items – as well as a way to attract men into the salon. Dedicated to celebrating and protecting a man’s body above and below the belt, the brand’s products offer effective and…
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