Posts by Kat Hill
Agnes Dullo on her career in nails, being an educator and scooping prizes at Nailympia London
Why nails? I loved my role as a biology teacher, but in the end nails won. I find it more rewarding, less stressful and very therapeutic. My nail career offers more freedom and less paperwork, but I do miss the school’s teacher community and all of the fun activities we did together, not to mention…
Read MoreNational Stress Awareness Day: A Tech’s Perspective
November 7 sees National Stress Awareness Day. “We all know what it’s like to feel stressed – being under pressure is a normal part of life. But becoming overwhelmed by stress can lead to mental health problems or make existing problems worse,” states Mind, the registered mental health charity. “National Stress Awareness Day is a great opportunity…
Read MoreGetting festive with Lecenté
Yesterday I took a trip to Bluewater, Kent, for a rather festive treat courtesy of Lecenté. After the success of previous events and the demand from glitter fans, the Lecenté Winter Event returned again this year. On arrival, I was greeted the cheery tones of Christmas music and a glass of bubbles – and the…
Read MoreCraft autumnal nail looks with new Preciosa mix
Autumn is in the air so update your nail art kit with the latest crystal mix from Crystal Parade. Inspired by nights in front of a warm fire, the Preciosa Nail Art Mix in Cosy Nights sees a variety of Preciosa crystals. The mix sees flatback crystals in a mixture of sizes in shades, including Burgundy, Vintage…
Read MoreMarie-Louise Coster on Japanese nail art, exciting opportunities and Nails Next Top Nail Artist
Tell us about your training… I originally had a Saturday job in a beauty salon from the age of 16. I did a bit of ‘in-house’ training there but my proper training was at Brunel Technical College in Bristol in the late 90s. This provided me with my NVQ 2 and 3 in Beauty Therapy and…
Read MoreBe ready to rock with Queen film inspired collection
Are you ready to rock? Artistic Nail Design is celebrating the release of Twentieth Century Fox Film’s Bohemian Rhapsody with its latest colour collection. Available now via Louella Belle, The Welcome To The Show Holiday 2018 collection sees six new glittery shades available in Colour Gloss and Colour Revolution formulas, along with Perfect Dip Powder too. “This…
Read MoreOffer strength and durability with INK London Rubber Top Coat
INK London has revealed Top Flubber Rubber Top Coat Providing strength and a super shiny finish, the top coat has been designed to offer strength and longevity. Its formula claims to also help to absorb the shock from the daily wear and tear, making it ideal for heavy handed clients. The top coat has a thinner consistency compared to its…
Read MoreOpen your eyes to extra profit with Hive
Prep for the busy party season and see a greater profit margin with a helping hand from Hive. The brand has revealed extra value Lash Tint Packs available for a limited time only. Offering the pro a greater profit margin, the specially priced packs see three 20ml tubes and are available in three colourways: Impact…
Read MoreJayne Knowles on the importance of education
Here Jayne Knowles, Brillbird UK educator for Chester, shares her thoughts on the importance of education in the nail industry… “I come across many people who say education is too expensive, but can you really afford not to do it? I’m not just talking about the financial implications here; education is essential for many reasons…
Read MoreTake a trip to the movies with new Calgel and iZ PRO Colour collection
Embrace the romantic nostalgia of the silver screen with the latest collection from Calgel and iZ PRO Colour. Available via Izabelle Hammond Ltd in both formulas, the At the Movies collection sees a range of retro-inspired shades including: Back Seat – burnt red/orange with a solid finish. Drive-In – medium purple/mauve with a solid finish. Salt &…
Read MoreOPI reveals intergalactic glitter polishes
Add an intergalactic effect to OPI manicures with the Metamorphosis Collection. The six limited edition glitter nail polish shades see a dazzling effect designed to transform the look of any OPI nail polish shade. The lacquers see poly-chromatic glitter particles offer a transformative finish. The collection sees: This Changes Everything! – a golden glitter Metamorphically Speaking – a…
Read MoreBeauty industry trade association launches
Industry trade association, The National Hairdressers Federation, has unveiled its new sister trade association – the National Beauty Federation. “We recognised that the NHF name is a barrier for beauty salons, yet we know that our beauty salon members value the free business support included in membership,” explains chief executive, Hilary Hall. “The obvious solution was…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Ever Pretty Beauty Studio, Wakefield
Living up to its name, this new studio is the result of a mother-daughter duo pursuing a balanced work and home life. Opening in July this year, Shelby Holmes and Amanda Welbourn had a lightbulb moment after a house move. “We have worked together for many years in various locations and salons,” reveals Shelby Homles.…
Read MoreMeeting with Mavala UK
Yesterday I hotfooted to Mavala UK’s HQ in Sevenoaks, Kent. Excited to gain an insight into such a long-established brand, I was met by Lynn Gray, Mavala UK’s national sales manager, who was tasked with relaying the brand’s 60 year history and showcasing the huge range of products available. I was lead into brand’s showcase suite, which saw…
Read MoreMagpie Beauty adds to education team
Magpie Beauty has revealed five new additions to its education team at its Magpie Educator Bootcamp event. The two-day training event saw the appointment of: Sinead Bulley – Cambridgeshire Jenny Johnson – North/North East Sara Brock – South Wales/Gloucestershire Keren Smith – Suffolk Nicolette Manesh – Hampshire The new educators will join: Sarah Shakespeare and Amy…
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