Posts by Kat Hill
Extend colour wear-time with Candy Coat Super Strength
Offer extended wear time and help prevent peeling and chipping with Candy Coat Super Strength. The new natural nail treatment gel polish can be worn alone as a service or under Candy Coat colours for added strength. Available in 8ml and 15ml, the treatment is available in a bottle and brush format. The Candy Coat Super…
Read MoreMelanie Lewendon shares her thoughts on nail art, competing and our industry
Tell us about your training… My training has been really varied. I started life out as a beauty therapist 12 years ago. I came 2nd in the World Skills National Final that year for beauty and second in Sebta UK competition. It wasn’t until I stumbled on gel polish I fell in love with nails.…
Read MoreStudex UK raises £350 for Future Dreams
Studex UK raised a total of £350 for the Future Dreams charity at Olympia Beauty. With October marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Studex team were on hand to pierce the ears of visitors to Olympia Beauty. Donating 25% of the piercing total at the show, the team were able to raise a fantastic total of £350. While at Olympia Beauty Scratch’s Kat and Becs…
Read MoreRedecorating your salon
Are you thinking of having a salon spruce up before the festive rush? Take into consideration our top tips… Set yourself a budget Try to stick to it! Don’t forget to factor in little extras like finishing touches and delivery charges. Take measurements Before ordering anything, be sure you’ve taken measurements carefully to ensure a…
Read MoreDipt to host London Day of Education
Dipt is holding a day of education and brand demos in London, Date: Sunday 14 October Time: 10am-2pm Location: The Library – 1st Floor of The Bloomsbury Hotel, 16-22 Great Russel Street, London, WC1B 3NN The day will be interactive with demonstrations and Q&As. Attendees will be encouraged to try out products. Tickets can be…
Read MoreDazzle clients with colour boosting base
Boost Brillbird nail shades with the brand’s latest launch – the Colour Boost Base Gel. The white-coloured gel creates a brighter finish when applied beneath a colour coat. Available in a bottle and brush format, the gel is UV and LED curable. The base gel is available to purchase from www.brillbirduk.co.uk
Read MoreSmooth sparkles with Lecenté’s Smooth It!
Ensure a super smooth finish with Lecenté’s Smooth It! Ideal for encapsulating chunkier glitter pieces and other arty additions, this nail art gel creates a smooth surface for nail art application over glitter. The brush-on gel can also be mixed with glitters for 3D detailing and artwork, as well as used to adhere crystals and…
Read MoreCardiff named bare-faced capital of Great Britain
New stats have revealed women are now, more than ever, opting for the minimalist look when it comes to make-up – with Cardiff being named as the UK city most likely to go bare-faced. The findings from product suppliers, Cosmetify.com, has revealed that almost one in five women in Cardiff (17%) do not wear make-up…
Read MoreTHE GREAT SCRATCH SHOOT OUT 2018: The Results
Ivana Prokic has scooped first place in Scratch’s annual photographic competition. After a recording breaking amount of entries of 127 this year, the top three and winner of the new Voter’s Choice award were revealed live at Olympia Beauty. 1st – Ivana Prokic 2nd – Oksana Smirnova 3rd – Eloise Nom Chong Voter’s Choice – Kylea…
Read MoreTerri Eaton talks glitter, trends and lifelong ambitions
Tell us about your training… I trained with Nail Harmony to gain my Gelish qualification over five years ago – and I haven’t looked back! I only work part time due to health reasons, but I just love all things nails. It has taken over my life somewhat! Who do you admire in the industry?…
Read MoreEnsure an even cure with new Candy Coat lamp
Candy Coat has added to its product range with the new 48W UV/LED Candy Lamp. Compact and lightweight, the lamp boasts a double light source (365+405nm) LEDs to ensure an even cure for UV Gel, Builder and LED Gels. The Candy Coat lamp sees a digital display, different timing options and 50,000+ hours of light time. Seeing a…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Nail Studio, Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire
After a house move prompted the build of Catriona Leith’s ideal nail studio, the business has gone from strength to strength. “Being a mum of two young children, the set-up this gave me perfect way to balance work and family life,” explains Catriona, 2017’s winner of The Great Scratch Shoot Out. “In summer 2017 I…
Read MoreMascara revealed as favourite beauty product
Research has revealed the average number of beauty product women use every day, at just five cosmetics each day including moisturiser. The study from product suppliers, Cosmetify.com, found that Geordie women opt for four beauty products, while women from Plymouth wear the most make-up at seven products on average. The top go-to product was revealed…
Read MoreLisa Lilley on Gelish, singing and Charli Jepson
Tell us about your training… I started my journey in nails by training with Charli Jepson from Nail Harmony UK in November 2013 completing Manicure, Gelish and acrylic training. Since then I’ve gone on to do more courses with Charli in hard gel, Polygel and Gelish Design Phd. I’m also trained in Artistic Colour…
Read MoreMeet client colour-needs with Hive
Hive of Beauty has revealed a newly repackaged addition to its lash range – No. 2 Uptown Brown. The eyebrow and lash tint boasts a rich brown colour in a warm tone. The tint can mixed with the other three Hive Lash shades to create a custom colour look for clients. For example, No. 2…
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