Posts by Kat Hill
Salon in the Spotlight: JK Beauty, Stockton On Tees
After originally dreaming of flying the sky as cabin crew, it was Jessica Healey’s love of beauty that kept her grounded and inspired her new career. “I’ve always been interested in nails so I decided to study my Beauty Therapy Level 2 and 3 – and since then I’ve been doing exactly what I love…
Read MoreNew Magpie Beauty Glitters revealed!
Magpie Beauty has unveiled a line-up of four new glitters. Adding shape and style to nail designs, the new glitters see a mixture of sizes and shaped shards to create textured appearance. Available as a set of four, the Magpie Smashed Glitter Bits collection sees: Minnie – pink Sandy – gold metallic Rachel – silver Gemma –…
Read MoreTake a trip to the Caribbean with All That Jazz
All That Jazz has revealed The Caribbean Collection. Seeing four new sizzling the shades, the collection captures the vibrancy of the Caribbean with bright tones. New shades include: Don’t Be A Jerk-y – fiery orange Jamaican Me Crazy – hot pink Patty Cake – turquoise Caribbean Queen – royal purple The shades are now available individually or as…
Read MoreHollie Powers talks money
Are you charging enough? Hollie Powers, beauty business expert and spa owner, shares some top tips… Prices are one of the most overlooked elements of creating a menu within a salon – and sadly, far too many people price too low to attract new customers. Low, bargain prices will probably, initially, fill the diary but…
Read MoreBook your place for Swoon Nails On Tour
Want to polish your nail art skills Swoon-style? Izabelle Hammon Ltd and brand ambassador, Lianne Clarke of Swoon Nails, have revealed a collaborative tour of workshops. Seeing four dates across the UK, locations include Barnsley on April 29, Essex on June 10, Nottingham on September 23 and Milton Keyes on November 11. Book your space…
Read MoreSpongellé reveals signature scent spongettes
Discover a signature scent with three new Spongellé spongettes. Available from Gerrard International, the range is sure to add an element of luxury to your retail area or be a pick-me-up treat for yourself. The travel size spongettes buffers are enriched with extracts to cleanse, moisturise and rejuvenate the skin from head to toe. The French Lavender buffer…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Nailcraft by Vonny, Loughborough
Starting life as the home study in Yvonne Tuckley’s family home, this salon is now a cosy retreat for clients. Yvonne’s passion for nail care was inspired by her own experiences of nail damage, spurring her on to train and become fully accredited. Deciding she wanted to make her passion a career, Yvonne attend a…
Read MoreAll That Jazz launches foil nail art kit
Add intrigue with intricate gilded designs thanks to the 3d Nail Art Foil Design Kit from All That Jazz. The kit includes Black Foil Gel, a formula perfect for using with foils, as well as sugaring and pigment techniques. The gel holds its shape and place for 3D work, allowing for fine and intricate nail designs. A…
Read MoreNail your consultation for nail biters
Help kick a client’s nail biting habit by kicking off your service with a consultation perfectly tailored to their nail needs. Rachel Gribble, Salon System expert shares, her tips… As with all nail services, the most important part is the client consultation. You need to establish how badly bitten the client’s nails are and what it is they are…
Read MoreDon’t be caught out by April’s minimum wage rises, warns the NHF
The rise of the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage rates on April 1 2018 will impact hair, beauty and barber businesses up and down the country. The NHF, a salon trade association that supports the industry, is urging employers to check staff are being paid at the right rates and to take…
Read MoreUNLEASH XTREME creativity with new Crystal Nails range
Sculpt and style with the new Xtreme Fusion Gel range from Crystal Nails UK. Offering the technician great product control, the dense builder product can be easily shaped during application with the brand’s cleanser. The result sees a strong yet flexible enhancement, the brand claims. The new 30g tube packaging aims to provide technicians with accurate product…
Read MoreMagpie Beauty reveals Feel The Heat collection
Warm up for summer with the latest collection from Magpie Beauty! Entitled Feel the Heat, the collection serves up eight new scorching shades in the brand’s Gel Colour formula. New shades include: Poison Ivy Hazel Nut All About Mimi Toodle Lou Days Of Dawn Darling Clementine April Showers Nude Jude The shades can be purchased by…
Read More5 minutes with Andreea Simona Ignat
Scratch chats to top tech Andreea Simona Ignat… Tell us about your training… I initially trained in Romania, and since moving to London I trained with a number of nail experts including David Fowler, Kostka Bojana, Madelene Wolf, Jana Duzanec, Oana Flutur, Anda Pamfile and many more. I’m looking forward to training with a number of…
Read MoreExclusive collection revealed by Salon System & Capital
Salon System has unveiled eight new Gellux shades exclusively for Capital Hair & Beauty customers. Embodying the sweetheart styling of the 50s, the Rock n Rebel collection channels the cool, rebellious American retro vibe with its tones and colours. The new Gellux shades see: Be-Bop-A-Lula; Blue Suede Shoes; Dream Boat; Drive In; Greased Lightening; Moon…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Beautiques, Crawley
Monochrome and oh-so chic, Beautiques is a luxurious home salon that spoils clients with Jackie Wilkins’ undivided attention. “I trained and qualified under City & Guilds and IHBC 24 years ago after studying hairdressing and beauty therapy,” explains Jackie.“I set up my own salon after having my youngest son four years ago. The salon is also…
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