Posts by Kat Hill
Perfect your nail preparation
Alison Dowse, educator with Izabelle Hammon Ltd, reveals how she preps for a gel-based service… Nail preparation is the most crucial step for the application of gel and should never be overlooked. One of the main reasons gels will start to lift is due to improper nail prep. Creating the perfect base that is smooth and…
Read MoreCND™ launches four pastel nail shades for spring
Embrace super-sweet nail tones for spring with CND™’s Chic Shock collection. The four shades are available in both Shellac™ and newly-reformulated Vinylux™. The line up sees pastel pink, Candied; baby blue, Taffy; delicate yellow, Jellied and chalky lilac, Gummi. The four new hues have been inspired by the South Korean K-Pop culture trend and were sported…
Read MoreNail nude tones with new Bio Sculpture Gel
Bio Sculpture has revealed four nude nail shades set to join the brand’s colour gel range. The Nude Collection sees four neutral nail tones to suit all skin tones, with three new shades and one back by popular demand. In addition, the shades can be paired with either a glossy top gel or the Evo Gel matte top…
Read MoreArtistic Putty PolyGel revealed by Louella Belle
Aiming to bring innovative products to the nail table, Artistic Nail Design has revealed the Artistic Putty PolyGel nail enhancement system. The launch allows the technician to overlay, extend, shape, form and repair enhancements with ease and precision. “This new technology is adding fun and flexibility to the market of extension products,” reveals Alisha Rimando,…
Read More5 minutes with Annabel Maginnis
Scratch chats to Annabel Maginnis – brand ambassador, distributor, double salon owner and top tech whose a passion for all things nails has made her a social media star… My career so far… I’ve always loved having my nails done professionally. I spotted Kirsty Meakin’s work and contacted her for an appointment and became a regular a…
Read MorebSafe with personal safety app
Perfect for nail technicians or stylists on the move, make your personal safety a priority with the bSafe app. Check in and share your location with selected family and friends via the app, and allow live GPS tracking for those contacts to follow your journey when you choose so. The ‘Follow Me with Timer’ feature…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Creative Claws, Holyhead, Wales
With its fresh and floral décor, it’s eternally spring at Creative Claws. Located Holyhead, Wales, Sophie Pritchard’s business relocated to a new premise at the beginning of the year; seeing a fresh start for the salon. “Creative Claws was founded around three years ago,” reveals Sophie. “I was renting a small room in a friend’s…
Read MoreClient reveals results of Jessica natural nail care
The nail experts at Gerrard International were on hand to nurse one client’s natural nails back to health with Jessica’s results-driven service and the brand’s prescriptive range of products. The Jessica manicure sees a studied approach to create the prime foundation for colour. The brand’s natural nail analysis technique helps to identify a variety conditions,…
Read MoreStylish new options revealed by uniform supplier
Spring clean your work wardrobe with new styles from La Beeby – perfect for polishing your professional appearance. In addition, La Beeby has revealed a new shade for the season. Mulberry is a flattering shade for all skin tones and a brighter option for professionals wanting to make a statement with their uniform. The Erin Tunic…
Read MoreMarian Newman reveals line of :YOURS Love stamping plates
Create speedy nail art designs with the latest stamping plates from :Yours Loves, designed by Marian Newman. Inspired glamorous jewellery, the four new plates see a variety of graphic designs for clients to choose from for speedy nail art in the salon for a variety of length of nail. Used with CND™’s Creative Play lacquer,…
Read MoreFind a strip lash to suit with Salon System Texture additions
Have clients in a flutter over the latest launch from Salon System. Inspired by the wispy lash trend, the brand has added three new Naturalash Strip Lashes to its Texture category. Lightweight and flexible, the lashes are quick and easy to apply for professionals and also suitable for at-home application, making a great retail option…
Read MoreBio Sculpture Gel UK reveals Essence Glitter Bridal Collection
Add glimmer to nail designs for the big day with Bio Sculpture UK. Unveiling the Essence Glitter Bridal Collection, the three new glitters see a glistening effect when worn over any Bio Sculpture Gel shades. The new additions see: a chrome, Blue Pearl; Moon Shine; and, Snow Angel. Perfect for the upcoming wedding season, the…
Read MoreSpa reveals on-site environmental initiatives
Titanic Spa is aiming to help tackling the crisis of single-use plastic by launching an environmental initiative to cut the use of plastic bottles, straws and cups. The Huddersfield spa has teamed up with members of Natural Kirklees’ Environmental Alliance and volunteers from Huddersfield pharmaceutical company, Thornton & Ross, to clear Lowestwood Pond. After finding and removing over 500 plastic water…
Read MoreLCN launches Paris-inspired nail colour collection
Ahh c’est la belle vie! Channeling the charm of Parisian life, LCN and BCI UK have revealed its latest colour launch – La Belle Vie. Available in the brand’s nail polish, Colour Gel and Recolution Advanced Soak Off Colour Polish formulas, the six new shades see a sophisticated palette of pinks, mauves and metallics. The charmingly-named shades include: 574…
Read MoreShape the future with latest Brillbird launch
The future is in your hands with Brillbird’s latest launch – Future Gel. Currently available in three colours, the Future Gel range comes in a 27ml tube. Brillbird claims the formula is easy to work with and can accurately be applied to the nail using a spatula and shaped with the recommend Brillbird 3D Art…
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