Posts by Kat Hill
Better brows thanks to HD Brows
Yesterday I hotfooted to London’s 1 Harley Street for a treatment try-out with HD Brows to celebrate the launch of the new Better Brows trio. The new product additions include: Brow Maximiser – a serum with an enriched formula to aid growth for fuller looking brows. Re-Growth Minimiser – a hair softening serum that helps…
Read MoreNHF/NBF on the importance of patch testing
Caroline Larissey is the NHF/NBF’s director of quality & standards, reveals the importance of patch testing within any beauty business… “Allergy alert and sensitivity testing are vital to protect your clients, your reputation and your salon business. “Having an approved and reliable patch testing system in place when providing lash and brow services will provide…
Read More£150k raised by Saks Hair & Beauty for The Eve Appeal
Fundraising efforts by Saks Hair & Beauty UK has raised £150,000 for The Eve Appeal. The total raised so far goes towards Saks’ target of £250k to help aid research into the five women-only cancers of the womb, ovaries, cervix, vulva and vagina. Most recently the UK-wide salon group joined an array of high-profile Eve…
Read MoreMarketing lash services to clients
Helena Linsky, co-director of salon chain, Q61, shares her advice for marketing lash services successfully in your salon… “As a first step in promoting your new lash services, you could let your newly trained lash technicians practice their skills on your nail technicians. Sitting up close all day with clients, your nail technicians are well…
Read MoreClaim your Lash eXtend discount!
Offer lucrative lash treatments with Lash eXtend – now available in the UK the All That Jazz and Nail Harmony UK team hailing from The Netherlands and Belgium and developed by world champion, Yvonne Van Wieren, the Lash eXtend brand sees a range of professional products for services including classic lashes, Russian volume lashes, henna brows…
Read MoreWAH Nails London to close
Nail salon chain, WAH Nails London, has announced its closure after 10 years of trading. On Friday 26 July, the doors of its Soho flagship salon will shut. Founded in 2009 by Sharmadean Reid MBE, the salon chain has been instrumental in the London nail art scene and the raising the profile of nail artists…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Alchemy Nails, Launceston, North Cornwall
Pixie White decided to make the move into the nail realm for a magical career change. “I was a counsellor for years, working with young offenders and people with addictions and mental health issues, as well as the homeless,” explains Pixie. Moving from Chester to Launceston, North Cornwall, from Chester nearly four years ago, Pixie was…
Read MoreThe Great Scratch Shoot Out: Hear from Ivana Prokic
Last year, Ivana Prokic’s scooped first place with her striking image. The shoot was a collaboration with Ilona van Barschot Teunissen, of Ilona Teunissen Fotografie, and saw a winning combination. “Winning still feels like a dream,” smiles Ivana. “It’s fantastic, overwhelming, unreal and I feel so happy. I’m so proud of our team and work!…
Read MoreCreate colourful nail services with Heaven Gel Polish
Offer a full spectrum of nail shades and effects with the Heaven Gel Polish system. Developed by skincare leader, Deborah Mitchell, the system boasts the ability to create endless colourways as the gel polish shades can be mixed to create custom colours and the ideal match for client needs. The range’s colours see a highly-pigmented, non-shrink…
Read MoreHannah Missen leads nail team for charity fashion show
Scratch Stars Awards 2019 finalist, Hannah Missen, was on hand to lend her nail styling skills for a recent charity event, Leigh on Style – a fashion event at The Arlington Ballroom, in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Working with brands to support local businesses, the charity catwalk show raised over £2,000 for the Great Ormond Street…
Read MoreSpritz up your kit with Filecide Antiseptic Disinfectant Spray
Keep your toolkit tip top with Filecide Antiseptic Disinfectant Spray. Presented in a handy 200ml pump-spray bottle, the formula is effective against viruses and claims to kills 99.9% of bacteria. The antiseptic disinfectant spray can be spritzed onto non-metal nail files and buffers before being left to dry. It is also suitable for use on make-up…
Read MoreNail mani & pedi treatments with Kaeso kits
Kaeso has unveiled a new look to its Manicure and Pedicure Kits. Ideal for retail too, the kits contain the full range for in-salon treatments in an easy to carry, biodegradable carton. The Manicure Kit includes: Red Berry Splash Hand Soak 195ml Pink Grapefruit Drizzle Hygiene Spray 195ml Mulberry & Pomegranate Sorbet Hand Scrub 95ml…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: PAINT by Jaz, St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex
After spending the last ten years building up here clientele and reputation in the local area, last year Jaz Moger decided it was around this time fly solo and open my her beauty studio – PAINT by Jaz. “I wanted something different to renting a space in a hairdressers which I had done previously, so…
Read MoreUnleash your creativity with Light Elegance Celina Ryden Signature Art Brush Set
Have everything to hand to create bespoke designs with the Light Elegance Celina Ryden Signature Art Brush Set. Created in collaboration with nail artist, Celina Ryden, the set sees an array of different brushes, each perfect for specific gel design work. Available via Sweet Squared, the set is contained in a handy brush holder to…
Read MoreCreate stellar nail designs with Bio Sculpture’s Galaxy Collection
Create out-of-this-world nail designs with the Bio Sculpture’s Galaxy Collection. Ideal for holidays and festival season, the line-up features four two-tone, deep sparkling shades. The new metallic collection includes: Neptune, a two-tone purple and blue Jupiter, a rich emerald green Venus, a pink bronze Mercury, a purple pink with a slight gold sheen Scroll down…
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