Posts by Helena Biggs
BEAUTY INFLUENCERS & bloggers invited to enter revamped awards
Olympia Beauty, autumn’s leading trade beauty exhibition, will be hosting the New Generation Beauty Influencer Awards 1-2 October – and entry is now open. Formerly the Beauty Blogger Awards, the awards features 12 categories, covering women’s beauty, nutrition & wellbeing, treatment reviews and beauty Instagramming. Entry closes 2 July 2017, with a shortlist announced 31 July…
Read MoreCalifornia Dreaming with OPI
OPI has captured the colourful, laid-back spirit of California with its must-have summer collection. California Dreaming features 12 new shades including pinks, reds, nudes and a glittering black. “I always draw inspiration from fashion, food and travel, and California’s unique mix of cultures, cuisines and landscapes serves as a constant source of creativity,” comments Suzi Weiss-Fischmann,…
Read MoreBATH & BODY OILS launched to enhance wellbeing in salons & spas
Shared Beauty Secrets, supplier of Lava Shells, has added to its portfolio with the Kokolokahi brand. Designed to work with the shells and the Molten Lava Stones in a massage treatment, the bath and body oils in the Kokolokahi range can help therapists further personalise their treatments for each client for the a truly luxurious service.…
Read MoreBABTAC & CIBTAC awards celebrate nail industry
A nail salon owned by Erin Adeyemo, co-founder of Nail Gaga, and a nail technician were both recognised at the recent BABTAC & CIBTAC annual awards, held at Banking Hall in London. Denise Louisa Quinn received the nail technician accolade, while Tweezers Beauty in Bedworth, Warwickshire, picked up the award for large salon. Not only…
Read MoreEVE TAYLOR London launch skincare kits
Aromatherapy brand, Eve Taylor London, has launched a new range of skincare kits to enhance its growing retail portfolio. Each travel-sized kit contains a cleanser, toner, moisturiser and eye gel and is available in Ultra Soothing, Soothing, Balancing and Purifying. As well as being a great gift item, the kits are ideal for holiday-goers that…
Read MoreTo pinch or not? Katie Barnes on nail enhancements
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how and when to use pinching tools… There is often a debate within the industry about whether or not you should pinch L&P and gel enhancements. I think there are situations where it is necessary and others where it is not so essential. An important…
Read MoreGIVE THE GIFT of glowing skin with Sienna X Staycation Kit
Sienna X has launched a Staycation Kit, featuring all the products needed to achieve a ‘stepped off the beach’ glow. It features a Q10 Tintend Bronzing Mousse, Polishing Body Scrub, Radiance Body Balm and Luxury Tanning Mitt, all in a handy bag, for an effortlessly bronzed look. What’s more, Sienna X is donating £1 from…
Read MoreJESSICA INTRODUCE summer brights
Fire up your colour collection with new summer sizzlers from Jessica GELeration. The gel polish range has welcomed seven shades that are made to look fabulous on both fingers and toes. The new additions range from a dark blue to a neon coral, with orange, pink and purple hues adding to the mix. GELeration provides…
Read MoreTECH TALK: Corissa Williams
Corissa Williams details her love for Gelish and reveals who she admires in the industry. When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? I chose to become a nail tech in 2013. I’ve always loved doing my own nails from a young age so thought why not invest in myself and create perfect…
Read MoreLCN INTRODUCE Wow
Have seen LCN’s WOW two-step system yet? The range features twelve nail shades and a top coat, with no base coat and UV/LED light required. Affording a finish that lasts for up to ten days, the photo-initiators contained in the top coat cross-link with the oligomers contained in the hybrid gel polish for increased durability. What’s…
Read MoreFUN IN THE SUN gel polish collection launches via Nail Creation
Nail Creation has unveiled four punchy gel polish hues for summer, including the bright yellow Beach Bum and juicy Watermelon shades. The shades – in its Glamazone range – are self levelling and hard wearing, with an ultra glossy, scratch resistant finish. Ideal for summer, the collection is completed with the pinky-white Topless – which…
Read MoreBRILLBIRD TO hold open day for nail products in Doncaster
The award-winning Beauty Lounge in Doncaster is hosting an open day on Sunday 25 June for any nail professionals interested in products by, or training with Brillbird. Salon owner and Brillbird educator, Michelle Brookes, will be on hand to demonstrate, alongside UK director, Liliya Moss. There will be exclusive special offers for visitors, as well…
Read MoreHIGH DEFINITION launch new business building event
High Definition has announced the dates of its hotly anticipated Build Your Beauty Business with High Definition event. Attendees can experience a live brow and make-up demonstration, speak with industry professionals about their experience with the brand or learn how High Definition can bring extra profit to their business. “We are extremely excited to announce…
Read MoreJESSICA UNVEILS Phenom shades for dancing queens
Jessica Nails has revealed three new colour additions to its Phenom Vivid Colour range; inspired by dancing queens. The funky metallic shimmer shades include She’s Got The Moves, a bright watermelon, Do The Hustle, a magenta purple, and Last Dance, an iridescent hot pink. Use with two coats of Jessica Prescriptive Base Coat suitable for…
Read MoreBENEFIT COSMETICS unveils brow and beauty drive-thru for Glastonbury festival-goers
Visitors to Glastonbury festival next week can have their brows kept in check via GlastonBrow, a brows and beauty drive-thru by Benefit Cosmetics. The brand gave away free Benefit goodies, brow waxes and festival essentials to those on the road to to Glastonbury. DJ sets featured at the drive-in, and passers-by could choose from a menu…
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