Posts by Helena Biggs
STEP INTO a chaotic wonderland with Bio Sculpture
Bio Sculpture has revealed its spring/summer colour collection, available in both lacquer and gel. Chaotic Wonderland comprises four whimsical shades with punch, inspired by rebellious beauty and set to amp up your services. The collection comprises: No.214 – Bring out the Beauty – A glittering pink No.215 – More is Definitely More – A punchy fuchsia…
Read MoreOPI UNVEILS FIJI collection for spring 2017
OPI has unveiled 12 vibrant nail shades for spring 2017, available in three systems and inspired by the picturesque island of Fiji. From lush flora and exotic birds to tranquil seas and soft palm-lined sands, Fiji is a dream destination filled with bright colours, serving as the perfect inspiration for the spring colour palette. Available…
Read MoreSALON SYSTEM launches Express Steam Remover for gel polish
Salon System has unveiled its new Gellux Express Steam Remover. This handy product gently warms acetone to create steam that allows for the speedy removal of Gellux gel polish, L&P acrylic, wraps and tips. Simple and easy to use, it comes complete with finger covers to retain vapours within the unit and two removable acetone…
Read MoreIZ BEAUTY to create nail look for two LFW shows
Iz Beauty of London, the nail brand created by Izabelle Hammon, has partnered with renowned manicurist, Saffron Goddard to create the nail looks for the Molly Goddard and ROBERTS | WOOD this weekend, for their AW17 presentations at London Fashion Week. With a comprehensive colour range and numerous nail art products, the brand has the ability…
Read MoreLAST DAY to receive 20% off The Edge products
Today is the last day to take advantage of The Edge’s Valentine’s Day promotion. Online shoppers will receive 20% off the brand’s entire product range, which includes a whole host of nail art accessories and essential tools. The discount is applied directly at the checkout with no code required. www.edgenails.co.uk
Read MoreSELFRIDGES WELCOMES The Hand & Foot Spa
Award-winning company, The Hand and Foot Spa, has opened a nail bar in Selfridges, Birmingham. Launched by Donna Haar-Jørgensen in London nine years ago, The Hand and Foot Spa scooped a Scratch Star owing to its stunning decor and commitment to hand and foot care. The arrival of the nail bar, which is based on…
Read MoreTHE CREATIVE Beauty Group to enter colleges
Kelly Rawlings, the new education emissary for The Creative Beauty Group, is to introduce college students to the company’s different brands. Starting in March, Kelly will be teaching techniques from systems including Lashnv™, a lash lift system, and Entity Dip and Buff. Discover more about the systems via www.thecreativebeautygroup.co.uk
Read MoreNEW DATA reveals most frequently mentioned nail polish brands
My Market Insight, a company that offers data, comment and analysis across various media platforms, has revealed which nail brands are featured most in consumer publications. Analysing the print, online and social media channels of consumer magazines, the data revealed that Nails Inc had the most product mentions in print, with a variety of the…
Read More#MANIMONDAY 50 Shades of Grey nail art by Emily Yafai
It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow and not only is it a day to show how much you care for your loved ones, but Fifty Shades Darker hits cinemas! The second in the Fifty Shades series stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson and is set to be super racy, and talented tech Emily Yafai has paid homage…
Read MoreTECH TALK: Siobhan Galloway
Home-based nail tech, Siobhan Galloway, details her love for the job and the impact that social media has had on her business. When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? I’ve always been interested in nails for as long as I can remember. When I started working I used to get acrylic…
Read MoreMANCHESTER SPA unveils beauty services for guests with cancer
The Spa at The Midland, a luxury city centre spa in Manchester, is now offering treatments to guests that are living with or recovering from cancer. Beauty therapists were trained by Wellness for Cancer™, a non-profit educational foundation that provides cancer therapy training to spas and wellness facilities. In total, every beauty therapist at The…
Read MoreGATHER NAIL ART ideas at OPI’s SS17 Trend Tour
OPI has announced the return of its Trend Tour to two new venues in London and Manchester. Led by OPI guest artist and brand ambassador, Sophie Harris-Greenslade, each one-day event will reveal the latest nail art trends and how to create them. Sophie will be using OPI’s stunning Fiji collection and offer tips and ideas on nail…
Read MoreSTARRY NAIL ART worn by models for TommyxGiGi runway show
It’s an event that’s taken Instagram by storm, and the paps were out for the TommyxGiGi show in Venice Beach, California. The collaboration is the second between model, GiGi Hadid, and Tommy Hilfiger, and reveals a sporty, beach ethos for spring 2017, and GiGi opened the show in a crop top paired with leather trousers.…
Read MoreSIMON JERSEY to dress Team GB for Winter Olympics
Simon Jersey, a leading uniform supplier to the beauty industry, has been chosen to supply Team GB with its formalwear for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Having dressed the team for last year’s Olympic games in Rio, the brand has been asked once again to provide contemporary formalwear that will be worn to events during and…
Read MoreNOUVEAU LASHES update LVL treatment
Nouveau Lashes has revealed a number of exciting changes to its LVL treatment after listening to feedback from its technicians. The updates include the following: Easy-post patch tests New patch test kits that can be easily popped in the post are now available. Each kit contains a patch test form, all 4 LVL products in…
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