Posts by Kat Hill
Eliminate fumes with Nail Gaga filtration system
Remove and eliminate fumes and airborne dust from your working environment with the Nail Gaga Air Angel Dual Air Filtration System. The extraction unit features a multi-laters filter system and can reach 99.97% efficiency. The unit returns clear, purified are back in the workspace via its adjustable airflow function. Available as standard with one arm feature…
Read MoreLondon salon owner talks abut having ‘healthy competition’
London salon owner, Tinu Bello, recently opened her second location for her brand Colour Riot Nails in the vibrant district of Shoreditch, going her existing location in Fitzrovia. Here, Tinu talks about her experiences… “Competition? Yes, London has some amazing nail salons, and we welcome a bit of healthy competition – but there is more than enough business for us all.…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: GirlHub Nail, Beauty & Tanning Salon, Bury
After her personal life change forever, Emma Singleton decided it was time for a change and time to chase her dream. “I’ve been doing nails for 13 years alongside being a HR consultant,” explains Emma. “In September 2016, I had my first child and in December that year decided it was time to take a…
Read MoreAll about the Dipt Nails technique
Yesterday I hotfooted to the trendy Soho location of Sanctum Hotel for an exciting insight into a new dipping brand bursting on to the nail scene. Founded in Britain by Karisma Ahir, the Dipt system currently sees 60 coloured powders, as well as liquid counterparts. The brand utilises medical grade resins and a very finely milled acrylic powder…
Read MoreLake District spa reveals cancer-suitable treatment additions
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, a luxury spa resort in the Lake District, has introduced Cancer Touch Therapy treatments in partnership with The Made for Life Foundation. Created for those living with or recovering from cancer, Cancer Touch Therapy was developed taking advice from trained oncology massage teachers, advisors within the oncology team at the…
Read MoreSalon suppliers celebrates opening of Bury store
Professional beauty and hairdressing salon supplier, Alan Howard has opened the doors of a new store located in Bury. Formerly based at Salon Centre in Bolton, which was acquired by Alan Howard in 2007, the team are looking forward to welcoming customers across the Bury and greater Manchester area into the newly furnished store. Anton…
Read MoreYvonne Tuckley on her love of IBX, perfecting her skills and wacky Instagram profiles
Tell us about your training… I kicked off my basic training with an independent local organisation and then trained in PolyGel application and e-filing with Nail Harmony UK, and one stroke nail art with Moyra UK. What is your all-time favourite nail product? Gelish, PolyGel and CND SHELLAC™ are great for enhancements and I…
Read MoreCND™ launches SHELLAC LUXE™ gel polish system
CND™’s innovative new gel polish system, CND™ SHELLAC LUXE™ is now available via Sweet Squared. The professional system sees two-step application and 60-second removal time. Developed for strong, healthy nails, the system sees a high-gloss finish and 14 day+ wear. With time-saving at the core of its ethos, the new line sees a self-adhering, all-in-one base…
Read MoreAdd holographic effects with INK London
Adding stunning effects to your INK London shades with the new INK Additions – Pearl. This clear holographic glitter in size 008 creates a shimmering holographic effect to any nail colour without changing its original shade. The glitter is available in a 8g pot via www.inknails.com
Read MoreSalon In The Spotlight: Nails By Arlene, Chapelhall, Airdrie
After being made redundant from an insurance service, Arlene Fraser decided to dream big and follow her passion. “During the six month leading up to my redundancy, I sought education to learn how to do my own nails,” explains Arlene. “My usual technician had to reduce her hours and appointments became sparse; I felt that no…
Read MoreNew research reveals SPF skincare confusion
As many Brits fly off for their summer holidays, research from Mintel has revealed that just under half (47%) of women use facial skincare products containing SPF, with 39% using a specific sun protection product and 13% using other facial products containing SPF. Despite high usage, there remains confusion around sun protection, as 40% of…
Read MoreBritain’s women spend a whopping £1.15 billion on facial skincare
A new report from market intelligence agency, Mintel has revealed that British women are spending more than ever on facial skincare. In 2017 British women spent a beautiful £1.15 billion on facial skincare, with sales set to increase by 3% to reach £1.18 billion in 2018. Over the next five years alone, Mintel expects the…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Chi Anmo Beauty Rooms, Aberdeenshire
Starting out as a home salon, Melanie Simpson found her beauty business go from strength to strength. “In April 2018, Chi Anmo relocated to a stunning new salon in Westhill to ensure we could accommodate the rapidly increasing number of clients looking for a local, reliable and meticulous service,” enthuses Melanie. “Chi Anmo translate to…
Read MoreTina Li talks about her arty client requests, entering competitions and learning new skills
Tell us about your training… I started out with beauty therapy at college. Nail technology was a part of the course and it really intrigued me. I decided to peruse this as a career and have gone on to train with many companies and highly talented techs. To name a few, EZ Flow,. OPI, Crystal…
Read MoreNew nail brand encourage nail pros to ‘Get Dipt’
Boasting a bright array of colours, Dipt has revealed a new dipping system for pros. Founded in Britain by Karisma Ahir, the range currently sees 60 coloured powders, as well as liquid counterparts to the system. The brand utilise medical grade resins and a very finely milled acrylic powder to create semi-permanent colour overlays. Boasting a lightweight, flexible and…
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