Posts by Helena Biggs
GO BIG with limited edition jumbo SHELLAC™ bottles
In preparation for bundles of festive nail bookings, Sweet Squared has launched jumbo CND SHELLAC™ bottles – helping you get more manis from a 15ml size. Available while stocks last, the jumbo bottles are available in 15 of the brand’s best selling shades, including Black Pool, Oxblood, Be Demure and Wildfire. Get your hands on them via…
Read MorePREMIER SIGNS manicurist, Robbie Tomkins
Premier Hair and Makeup has added manicurist, Robbie Tomkins, to its roster of hair and beauty professionals. The London-based agency is representing the talent alongside its existing manicurists; Lindsay McIntosh, Jenni Draper, Anatole Rainey and Nichola Joss. Robbie worked for nail art brand Rock Beauty London, sister brand of Ciaté, and was spotted by Jenny Longworth on Instagram. This led…
Read MoreBRING JOY with CND™ spa stocking fillers
CND™ has launched some ideal retail items – and stocking fillers – in the form of its popular spa lotions and scrubs in mini sizes. A must-have for the winter season, the five festive essentials include Gardenia Woods lotion and scrub, Bright Citron lotion and scrub, and the Sugar Vanilla lotion. Gardenia Woods is a…
Read MoreBUILD, ENHANCE & EXTEND with 12 shades of iZ Beauty Pro Colour
Offer added strength and decadent colour overlays with PRO Colour from iZ Beauty of London. Serving up 12 shades of a self-levelling formula that negates the need for primer or base coat, the product is a soft and flexible LED/UV gel that soaks off. Available in two formulations, Buildable Colour and Builder/Cover, the range utilises…
Read MoreMINTEL ANNOUNCES four key beauty trends for 2018
Market research company, Mintel, has revealed four trends set to impact the global beauty and personal care market in the year ahead. Its findings for 2018 are: Biotechnology, together with a resurgence of local wisdom, will help brands face up to the challenges created by environmental issues. As consumers across the world are creating their…
Read MoreSESSION STYLIST heads up nail team for iconic fashion event
Nail tech, Nickie Rhodes-Hill, led a team of eight for a live fashion showcase that celebrated British designer, Phoebe English. Held as part of the Fashion in Motion series, which features leading fashion designers of our time, the live experience is designed to make fashion accessible to a wider audience. The showcase was featured at…
Read MoreGET SET for Christmas with Nail Gaga stamping plates
The festive season is nearing, which means a busy nail schedule and plenty of Christmassy nail art requests. Ensure you’re kitted out and can cater to clients’ needs at speed with a Nail Gaga seasonal stamping plate. Featuring candy cane, bauble, holly and gingerbread designs amongst others, the plate is easy to use, with best…
Read More‘MAKING PEOPLE HAPPY’ revealed as the best thing about working in beauty
Making people happy is the best part of the job for hair and beauty professionals, according to new research released by Direct Line for Business. The report also found that more than a quarter of hair and beauty professionals kick-started their career as a Saturday worker, and that 50% of pros followed a family member into their…
Read MoreCIDESCO launches free guide to setting up a beauty salon
CIDESCO, the World Standard for Beauty and Spa therapy, has announced the launch of its free international guide to setting up a beauty salon. Gathering advice from some of CIDESCO’s most successful global business owners, the guide has been designed to give those ready to take the plunge into setting up their own salon a…
Read MoreGELISH launches Little Miss Nutcracker nail colour collection
Bring joy to nails with the winter nail colour collection from Gelish. Little Miss Nutcracker is inspired by toy soldiers and nutcrackers, and features six fun and cheery shades – with a limited edition silver special effect top coat. Silver In My Stocking can be worn alone or as an overlay on top of any of the…
Read MoreINDULGE in the Champagne nail colour collection from INK Nails London
A booze-themed collection? We’ll drink to that! Indulge in the latest additions to the iLac range from INK Nails London; four decadent new hues from the brand. The hybrid UV/LED gel polish hues offer a mani that lasts up to three weeks – and that can be removed in just eight minutes. The four hues…
Read MoreCREATE TWO-TONE, metallic nail art designs with new NSI range
NSI UK has introduced Chameleon Flakes, a range of ultra-fine powders that can create a two-tone chrome or cracked effect on the nails – with dazzling finish. Available in 10 shades, the flakes can be applied over a gel polish, lacquer or a coloured L&P acrylic or gel enhancements. How to use: 1. Clean the…
Read MoreTOP TIPS: Embracing video content for your business marketing
Bring a little movie magic to your marketing with video content to catch the eyes of clients and fellow pros. After all, with social media at the touch of a button – it’s vital to grab attention and see how it can benefit your business through moving content. “I think all technicians should consider a…
Read MoreSOAK OFF & SOOTHE with new NSI remover for nail enhancements
NSI has unveiled its Soothing Soak Off Remover, designed to help soak off L&P acrylic and gel enhancements without drying the skin or cuticles. Formulated with vitamins C & E, this product remover gently removes product and is available in two sizes; 8oz and 32oz. Get your hands on it via www.nsinails.co.uk
Read MoreTHE CREATIVE Beauty Group announces Entity partnership with wholesaler, Alan Howard
Bournemouth-based distribution company, The Creative Beauty Group, has partnered with hair and beauty wholesaler, Alan Howard, which will now be offering select products through stores in the north of England. Product ranges will include the Entity Nails range including Entity One Colour Couture Gel Polish, Entity Nail Couture Liquid & Powder System and Entity Dip & Buff…
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