Posts by Kat Hill
Smooth & exfoliate hands & body with Dadi’Scrub
Offer a luxurious upsell to your hand and foot services with new Dadi’Scrub from Famous Names – the creators of Dadi’Oil. Available from Louella Belle, the hand, foot and body scrub smoothes, exfoliates and conditions – leaving skin feeling soft, hydrated and rejuvenated. The scrub can be used a pre-manicure or pedicure treatment, as well as in-salon hand and foot massages.…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Body Beautiful, Lincoln
Bright and bold, Lincoln salon, Body Beautiful, has settled into its new, larger premises. Offering a wide range of treatments, the team and its services are as colourful as the salon’s surroundings. “We originally decorated the salon grey and silver but quickly decided that it wasn’t right for us,” explains owner, Lisa Graves. “We are…
Read MoreHeaven Skincare to be distributed in over 550,000 department stores across China
Skincare brand, Heaven Skincare, has revealed a business deal that will see its products distributed in over 550,000 department stores across China. Founder and celebrity therapist, Deborah Mitchell, worked closely with Barry Wan, the owner of one of Asia’s largest companies and luxury providers in China, to secure the deal. The partnership also sees £10 million…
Read MoreAmanda Byrne share her love of acrylic, detailed nail designs and education
What is your all-time favourite nail product? My favourite nail product has to be the acrylic system. I just love how creative I can be with all the different colours, glitters and materials. What designs do you love to create? I love doing very detailed hand painted art work, like Disney characters or lace. Anything…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Luma Nails, South Lanarkshire
After juggling her duties at the local council, her family life as the mum of two young boys and a client list bursting from her part-time work as a mobile nailista, Lisa Blair knew it was time to seek a space of her own. “I started doing nails in July 2016 while I was on maternity…
Read MoreCreate a winning concept with Catriona Leith
We quizzed 2016’s winner of The Great Scratch Shoot Out, Catriona Leith… “It felt amazing to win last year! I’ve entered The Great Scratch Shoot Out so many times and each time I’ve done better and better. To finally win and receive that commendation was just incredible! “The concept behind my winning shot came from an…
Read MoreSally Salon Services kicks off summer of fundraising and announces two new charity partners
Sally Salon Services has been fundraising with its charity partner of five years, The Little Princess Trust, this month, as well as announcing new charity partnerships with In Kind Direct and The Hairdressers’ Charity. Sally Salon Services has supported The Little Princess Trust since 2013, and has to date raised an £300,000 for the charity…
Read MoreHow to juggle social media, clients and your personal life
Are your struggling to strike a balance between juggling social media, clients and your own personal life? Jennifer Linton and J Macdonald, co-directors of Linton & Mac, Aberdeen, share their thoughts… “We opened our salon in September 2015, and since then have made a conscious effort to ensure our social media offering reflects who we…
Read MoreKiss Products announces Billie Faiers as celeb brand ambassador
Reality star and TV personality, Billie Faiers, has been revealed as the latest brand ambassador for KISS Products. Following in the footsteps of Pixie Lott and Leona Lewis, the role will see her promote the brand’s nail and lash product ranges. Billie is known for her appearances on The Only Way Is Essex and Sam and…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Powder Room Beauty Parlour, Hull
With a tight budget but a clear dream, Claire Edwards knew she wanted to achieve – the upmost luxury in a boutique setting. “The Powder Room Beauty Parlour was established in November 2011,” explains Claire. “I already had a small business renting a room within a hair salon, but I just became so busy I had…
Read MoreHow to look after your UV/LED lamp
Louella Belle educator and Scratch Stars winner, Carrie Leigh-Allen, reveals how you should be looking after your lamp to ensure a oh-so professional service… “UV or LED lamps are expensive but an important part of our kit,” explains Carrie-Leigh Allen. “It is advisable to use the same brand as the product you use to ensure a proper…
Read MoreBABTAC awarded for commitment to improving industry standards
British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology – or BABTAC – was recently awarded for its commitment to improving industry standards at The Safety in Beauty Diamond Awards 2018. Presented to Lisa Blair of BABTAC by presented by Leighton Denny and Samantha Fox, the ‘Training, Education and Professional Development Award for Professional Beauty’ recognises the…
Read MoreJemma Ball reveals her love of CND Shellac™, Kirsty Meakin and the nail community
Tell us about your training… I trained in beauty therapy up to level 3 eight years ago. I bagged my first salon job and loved watching the other team members create enhancements so I knew I had to train in liquid & powder. I saved all my wages up and finally booked onto a CND™…
Read MoreShoot for photographic competition success with tips from Karina Perematko
Scratch chats to Karina Perematko, master nail technician and absolute master international educator with Crystal Nails London Studio Academy and owner of KP Vintage Studio, about entering The Great Scratch Shoot Out – and discover the story behind the shoot that scooped a close second place… “I was so happy to place second in The…
Read MoreSophie Harris-Greenslade designs nail art inspired press-on range
Session stylist and nail artist, Sophie Harris-Greenslade, of The Illustrated Nail, has revealed a line of press-on nails. Featuring an array of the Scratch Stars Awards winner and Scratch columnist’s iconic artwork, the range launches next month in partnership with health and beauty product suppliers, H&A. The line currently sees two festival-ready styles. Hazy Daze, an…
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