Posts by Helena Biggs
Palms Extra adds He-Shi tanning brand to its portfolio
Palms Extra has partnered with the 4 Beauty Group to supply salons and professionals with the He-Shi self-tan brand. Developed in 2004 by mother and daughter team, Hilary McMurray and Shelley Martin, He-Shi reveals moisture lock technology to keep skin hydrated to prolong a tan. Sisters, Alison Reeve and Kathryn Darwin are excited to add…
Read MoreSemilac celebrates presence in 200 UK nail & beauty salons
UV Hybrid nail polish brand, Semilac, has revealed that more than 200 salons across the UK are now officially using its products, less than two years after launching on British soil. The company, which originated in Poland, is admired for its product – which claims to combine gel, nail polish and UV technology to create beautifully strong nails that last…
Read MoreInstagram-inspired collection by Jessica Nails launches in Phenom formula
Inspired by social media hashtags and street style, Jessica has launched its #Instastyle autumn/winter collection in the Phenom formula. The three shades; #Streetwear, #Outfitoftheday and #Lovethislook, are cool crèmes that offer a long lasting, high shine finish. The shades are used in the three-step system; which involves applying base coat, then two coats of the…
Read MoreStar Nails by United Beauty reveals dipping system for nails
Star Nails has added a dip powder system to its portfolio, providing a speedy way to apply permanent colour to the nail. The system utilises adhesive gel and a brush on activator with finely milled acrylic powders to create beautiful nails that last a minimum of 14 days. Quick and easy to apply for maximum profitability,…
Read MoreHoliday Hangover nail colour collection arrives from Artistic Nail Design
Help clients get through the festive season with the Holiday Hangover collection from Artistic Nail Design. Featuring metallic and glitter hues available in both Colour Gloss and Colour Revolution, snap up the shades for perfect party manicures. “These glitter & metallic shades complement any holiday accessory,” comments Alisha Rimando, Artistic Nail Design’s executive VP and creative…
Read MoreNailympia London 2017 winners announced!
Last weekend saw three intense days as competitors travelled from 32 countries to compete in Nailympia London, held at Olympia Beauty. In the biggest Nailympia competition to date, techs took to the floor to show off their skills in 12 categories including Runway Nails, Salon Nails, Fantasy Complete Look and L&P Acrylic Tip & Overlay.…
Read MoreRaiser of standards to launch management courses for hair & beauty
CEO and founder of PHAB Standard, Nergish Wadia-Austin, has returned from a five-year sabbatical to offer business management training courses to the hair and beauty industries. From January 2018, Nergish will be providing an updated curriculum of training courses for hair & beauty salon, spa, nail bar and barbershop managers all over the world. Nergish…
Read MoreLove Island’s Kem opens new-look Sally Beauty store
Love Island heartthrob, Kem Cetinay, cut the ribbon of the new-look Sally Beauty store in High Wycombe in front of excited customers and alongside blogger, Eltoria. Located on 19 Queens Square, this branch is the very first ‘Sally Beauty’ store which has had a significant makeover to make shopping even easier for both retail and professional…
Read MoreDebenhams announces investment in on-demand beauty app, blow LTD.
Debenhams has made an investment in on demand beauty services provider, blow LTD., to accelerate its presence in the £4bn beauty services market. The company’s minority stake will give it a disruptive proposition in the beauty services market via a tech-enabled service provider. It also creates a new distribution channel for the department store whereby…
Read MoreCuccio introduces butter scrubs
Add an easy yet luxurious element to treatment with Cuccio’s Butter & Scrub collection. Similar to the butter moisturisers, the new scrubs simply feature added microbeads to gently exfoliate the skin for a soft, radiant result. The range sees six scents to suit and to use, the product should be massaged into the skin and rinsed off,…
Read MoreSally Beauty raises over £67k for The Little Princess Trust
Following a busy summer of fundraising efforts, Sally Beauty has presented its charity partner of five years, The Little Princess Trust, with a cheque for over £67,000 – far exceeding its original fundraising target of £50,000. From donating profits from selected hair and beauty products to hosting in-store events, Sally and its network of UK stores got involved and…
Read MoreCreate speedy nail overlays with ASP’s Quick Dip system
Apply long-lasting colour to nails in a flash with ASP’s Quick Dip acrylic powder nail system, available from Salon Services. With 22 highly pigmented shades available, the system offers easy application and a strong, hard wearing finish that lasts up to 14 days. It can be used as a natural nail overlay or over enhancements…
Read MoreCND™ techs creating daring nail art designs for Libertine at NYFW
CND™ reunited with quirky design house, Libertine, for its runway showcase of spring/summer 2018 fashions. Showcasing irresistibly illicit looks, Libertine’s collection was statement-making and daring, and CND™’s key nail styles told a story of artistic uprising and haute hedonism. Skulls and safety pins, punk appliques, wild spirals, and forbidden hidden treasures featured together to create a glittering underground…
Read MoreLeChat nail artistry features on the Opening Ceremony runway
Quirky fashion label, Opening Ceremony, stormed the NYFW runway to showcase its spring/summer 18 collection – in a very unusual setup. The brand put together a dance piece with performances throughout the week, for which LeChat’s lead nail artist, Naomi Yasuda, create three styles using Dare to Wear nail lacquer. Naomi was inspired by Mia…
Read MoreInk London reveals nail dipping system additions
Adding to its comprehensive range of nail products, INK London has released four ADS (Acrylic Dipping System) products that can be used with Acrylink powders for overlays using the dipping technique. ADS Base, Top, Activ8 and Brush Doctor are available separately or as a four-piece. Snap them up now via www.inknails.com
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