Posts by Kat Hill
CND™ unveils Chic Shock collection
Embrace super-sweet nail tones for spring with CND™’s latest collection – Chic Shock. Ready to shop from February 24, the four new shades will be 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 were inspired…
Read MoreSALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Effy Nails, Berlin, Germany
Tucked away in an artist’s studio loft in trendy Berlin, Rachel Foreman, of Effy Nails, has found the perfect space for her nail business. “When I moved to Berlin, I started with home visits for nails as well as pop-up nail bars, editorials, experimental photo shoots and film” Rachel reveals. “I made friends with a…
Read MoreSALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Bothy, York
Charming with its earthy tones and rustic feel, York-based salon, The Bothy, is a relaxing escape for clientele. “We took our name from the stone shelters built on mountain sides for protection from the storm; we want The Bothy to be our client’s refuge from the storm,” reveals founders, Amanda Monaghan and Amelia Redhead. Combining…
Read MoreINK London reveals K-38 Clip E-File
Compact and lightweight in design, shape and refine with the new INK K-38 Clip E-File. The re-chargeable micro motor drill is suitable for e-file trained nail technicians seeking the equipment for mobile and desk work. The unit features a max speed of 30000 rpm, with an adjustable dial with digital display, and sees low noise…
Read MoreCreate spellbinding designs with Crystal Parade Harry Potter collection
Magic up some marvellous manicures with Crystal Parade’s Harry Potter nail art collection. Inspired by the colours of the four Hogwarts houses, the bespoke mixes see a variety of Swarovski and Preciosa crystals. Each pack contains mixed sized flatback Preciosa crystals ranging from ss5 up to ss10, as well as Swarovski shapes. Enter SCRATCH10 at the checkout to receive 10% off…
Read MoreExclusive beauty business mentoring club opens for membership
Brand consultant, Irene Moore, has revealed an exclusive members club. The Beauty Business Club is an online, business coaching platform, designed for emerging beauty and wellness brands. The member’s club offers affordable, monthly, business coaching for independent beauty professionals and small brands looking to grow their business more effectively. Have previously worked with the like…
Read MorePINTREST highlights growing interest in lash treatments and nail art
Pinterest has revealed its annual Pinterest 100 report, which sees a variety of trend predictions for 2018 identified by the social media platform. Including beauty and lifestyle forecasts, the report reveals an insight into consumer browsing habits on the social media platform. “Beauty is booming on Pinterest with a 75% increase in pins year over…
Read MoreDuoGel unveiled by Flexiglaze
Offer strength to nails with the comprehensive range of DuoGel products from the makers of Flexiglaze, affording long-lasting looks. Containing acrylic powder in the formula, the range featuring a base, builder gel and no-wipe top gloss available in 8ml or 15ml sizes. The product simply brushes on and can be cured in LED light in 60 seconds. Offer as a…
Read MoreNAIL’D IT LONDON to offer indulgent Laurent-Perrier pedicure
London salon chain, Nail’d It London, took to Instagram to reveal its new indulgent pedicure service. Teaming up with Laurent-Perrier Rosé, the salon announced the new treatment is ‘the most luxurious pedicure in town’! The treatment appears to include a foot soak with sparkling Cuvée Rosé, along with a 24k gold mask which will be available…
Read MoreCOURSE BITES: Calgel Pro Courses
Course Details: Currently there are two Pro Courses available – Inspiring Overlays and Inspiring Overlays & Lasting Extensions. Running year round, there are a variety of location country-wide. At your chosen IH Pro Academy, you will learn more than just how to ‘do gel nails’; you will build on your skills covering colour overlays, french manicure, infills and nail extensions. Extension…
Read MoreNHF warns pension change set to triple costs for employees
The National Hairdressers Federation, which supports the hair, beauty and barbering industries, is warning pension changes will triple costs for employers. Pensions auto-enrolment was introduced in April 2012 and has led to nine million workers saving into a pension for the first time. Since auto-enrolment was introduced, the contributions for both employers and employees have been…
Read MoreSALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Glitz & Glam Nail Van, Stockport
Rachael Beaumont decided it was time to hit the road – literally! After initially working from a summer house in her garden, a recent relocation provided some unexpected inspiration for her nail business. “With a recent house move, I had the idea to try something new and different. I like a challenge! I considered variety of…
Read MoreNovaLash reveals UK brand ambassadors
NovaLash has revealed its 2018 team of brand ambassadors, four of which are UK based technicians. NovaLash’s roster includes Andrea McQuade, Zoe Kinnear, Evonne McMillan, Sarah-Anne Barham. Their new roles will see the brand ambassadors will work as a team and the face of the company. The new ambassadors will be on hand to support the brand’s…
Read MoreNickie Rhodes-Hill joins David Artists Creative Agency
Session manicurist, Nickie Rhodes-Hill, has been signed to London-based David Artists Creative Agency. The 2017 Scratch Stars finalist’s nail work has appeared in a variety of advertising campaigns and editorials, including work in Vogue, Paper, Elle Russia and Stylist. Nickie’s portfolio also sees a variety of fashion week work, and a roster of celebrity work including Naomi Campbell,…
Read MoreINK London unveils Fluid Rubber Gel Soak Off Base & Builder Gel
Offering a base coat and builder gel all in one, INK London has revealed Fluid Rubber Gel. Designed for use with iLac to aid chip prevention and adhesion, the new gel can also be used to extend nail. Soak off, the gel is both UV and LED curable. According to the brand, the gels ‘rubber-like’ texture…
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