Posts by Helena Biggs
NAILS MAG names its Next Top Nail Artist 2017
Following a lengthy, exciting and challenging process, Nails magazine has announced the winner of its Next Top Nail Artist competition for 2017. Netherlands nail artist, Tracey Lee, scooped the title in the online nail art competition, which is open to professionals worldwide. Jonny Diep Pham and Liina Leino took the runners up prizes as the results were revealed…
Read MoreFABY & LCBT lend a hand to the Ideal Home Show
Palms Extra, UK distributor of Faby nail products, paired up with the London College of Beauty Therapy to pamper visitors to the Ideal Home Show. Students from the college offered a variety of free treatments in the show’s Pamper Lounge, including Faby manicures. This nail service proved extremely popular across the two-week event, and hundreds…
Read MoreBEAUTY INDUSTRY unaffected by Brexit as 50,000 jobs to be created
Salon Services has released its seventh annual Beautiful Britain Report, revealing that the hair and beauty industry is set to add almost 50,000 jobs to the UK economy. The survey, which quizzed 2,500 UK hair and beauty pros and 2,000 consumers across November and December 2016, found that 99% of salons and barbershops plan to increase…
Read MoreCHAMPION NAIL TECH to showcase spring nail designs at free Peterborough event
Techs – pop Monday 3 April in your diary, as Scratch Stars award-winning nail artist, Alessandra Marchesi, is offering design ideas for FREE. Using Faby nail products, Alessandra will showcase spring nail art tutorials at an event in Peterborough, hosted by Palms Extra. The event is totally free to attend, and there will be giveaways…
Read MoreEYELASH DESIGN Company launch home removal products
The Eyelash Design Company has unveiled two new products to allow for brow and lash removal at home without a return to the salon. Following demand from customers, the new launches include Hi Brow Expert Easy Lift Gel Remover and Lash Perfect Easy Lift Gel Remover. The Hi Brow product is formulated to carefully and…
Read MoreSHARED BEAUTY Secrets unveil new product range
Shared Beauty Secrets, distributor of Lava Shells, has revealed details of its new natural product brand, Kokolokahi (pronounced ‘coco-lo-car’). The brand reveals five massage oils, and each one is based on a natural element to solve different needs. What’s more, the oil is beautifully presented in a recycled, coloured glass bottle to represent its essence.…
Read MoreEMBRACE ENCHANTMENT with Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s Fables & Fairytales collection
Magic has come to life with the Fables and Fairytales collection, available in both Gelish Soak Off Gel Polish and Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer. Clients will be enchanted by the six shades, which include soft pastels and rich hues for the spring season – and the collection also includes the transformative Antique Coat, a semi-sheer bronze…
Read MoreCOURSE BITES: Waxperts Manscaping
Entry Requirements: This course is open to qualified Waxperts looking to gain the skills and confidence needed to deliver waxing treatments to the growing male market. Course Details: Scheduled from 10-4:30pm, this course covers intimate male waxing, as well as hair removal from the brows, ears, nose and torso. It is designed to teach students how…
Read More#MANIMONDAY Leopard print nail art for short nails
We adore this overlay – as the leopard print-style design looks super-cute on short nails! Hannah Missen, a freelance nail tech from Leigh On Sea, Essex, used CND SHELLAC shades to create the look. We love the pop of yellow – perfect for spring! Follow Hannah on Facebook, here.
Read MoreTECH TALK: Laura Wilson
We caught up with Laura Wilson, of Bellissima Nails, to learn more about her career and her rather quirky salon space… When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? I first enrolled on an acrylic nail course in 2006 after admiring the work of another local tech/educator called Jo Shirley. Once qualified…
Read MorePERFECT EYEBROWS in seconds with Christian Faye
Christian Faye has revealed 24 Hour Brow Kits, designed to help you create perfect-looking eyebrows in seconds that last all day. Ideal to finish off a treatment or as a retail item, the water-resistant make-up stays on until it is removed with waterproof make-up remover. Each kit includes stencils and a double-ended natural bristled brush to…
Read MoreSWEET SQUARED congratulate first Waxperts Manscaping graduate
Sweet Squared is thrilled to announce the graduation of its first ever Waxperts Manscaping student. Debbie Hargreaves, of Inverness, was the first therapist in the UK to finish the course, which launched last month and covers male hair removal. Having undergone previous Waxperts training, Debbie was taught about ‘manscaping’ by experienced Waxperts educator, Kelly McDougall.…
Read MoreCRYSTAL PARADE introduce Swarovski crystal shape mix
Give nails a sparkly finishing touch with the new Swarovski Shapes Mix from Crystal Parade. Available in shades clear and AB, this crystal medley contains five raindrops, three hearts, two rhombus and two fans. Perfect for creating bespoke nail looks, these flatback crystals can be added to both fingernails and toenails and combined with other…
Read MoreCREATE PRETTY pedicures with decorative toe separators
Add a touch of intrigue and fascination to your pedicure service with Dip Into Pretty pedi spacers. Cushioned and comfortable, the silicone toe separators are ideal for salon or at-home use, allowing for easy mobility to prevent polish smudges. Available in packs featuring two large spacers and two small spacers, Dip Into Pretty offers a…
Read MorePROSPA by OPI to launch in May
OPI has revealed its luxurious ProSpa collection, a line of products for hands and feet – inspired by facial skincare. Available from May, the range has been developed with a world-renowned dermatologist, borrowing practices from facial skincare, including formula technologies, forms and ingredients, to deliver the ultimate in moisturisation, protection and prevention. “Salons can take services to the…
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