Posts by Kat Hill
AWARD-WINNING BRAND unveils vacancies opportunities
The award-winning Hand & Foot Spa is looking for looking for franchisees for its mobile service, as well as both technicians and managers. The company, which was awarded the 2012 Scratch Star for Nail Salon of the Year: Independent for its Chelsea flagship, is expanding to meet demand. Delivering quality treatments to clients’ homes, the franchise opportunity is offering techs-on-the-go…
Read MoreCND™ nails shine at Jeremy Scott show
CND™ teamed up with designer, Jeremy Scott, to create a striking look for his Fall/Winter runway at New York Fashion Week. After nearly a decade-long hiatus, CND™ was reunited with Jeremy Scott. This season also marked the official kickoff of CND™ ’s partnership with new Creative Ambassador and long-time Jeremy Scott collaborator, Miss Pop. Miss…
Read MoreBrush up brows with ARDELL
Add something extra to your client’s service with Ardell’s Brow Perfecting Palette. Featuring three flattering, correcting colours and a highlighter, the kits also include a precise brush for expert application. The smudge-proof formula brighten up the eyes area, instantly fills in arches and defines brows. Shop all the Ardell range via Louella Belle www.louellabelle.co.uk
Read MoreTrain for FREE with HIGH DEFINITION
High Definition has announced the redesign of its make up training, which will see it be offered free-of-charge to its customers. The new High Definition Make-up Masterclasses, a series of one-day, compact courses are set to educate salons on a variety of different looks that can be taken back and offered as a High Definition…
Read MoreHAZEL DIXON hosts photographic course
Award-winning tech, Hazel Dixon, recently hosted a three-day photographic event to polish participants’ photographic competition skills. Designed to answer questions the top tech is often asked, Hazel created the course to share her experience with the style of competition. The event saw the participants work with a theme – Alice in Wonderland – similarly to the rules of…
Read MoreSwoon over LCN Valentine range
Spread the love with the range of Valentine’s Day products from LCN. Available through BCI trade, the products make handy retail items for treatment aftercare or gifts for loved ones. The hand creams work to keep skin supple and soft, while the nail varnish gift set include four romantic MattPolish shades. Shop the range at…
Read MoreNAIL EXPERTS CLUB open for enrolment
The first enrolment to the Nail Experts Club is now open. From Ela Loszczyk’s Nail Experts Academy, the club is designed to not only improve your nail skills but also translate your passion into a successful business. Via a password protected page, members will have access to a huge variety of content. The club aims…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Lauren Turnbull, Lauren’s Little Luxuries
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lauren Turnbull, Lauren’s Little Luxuries, has been experimenting with Swarovski to create beautiful bridal nail looks. “I have both one of my sister’s and a good friend’s wedding this year,” Lauren explains. “I’ve been looking for some bridal nail inspiration and as soon as I saw the Swarovski Crystal Pixies…
Read MoreSWEET SQUARED reveals new Anna Lee stamping plates
Sweet Squared has unveiled the latest addition to the YOURS: stamping plate collection. Designed by Sweet Squared education ambassador, Anna Lee, the four new plates feature a variety of oriental-inspired patterns, including florals and calligraphy. Each plate has up to four graphic designs for clients to choose from for speedy nail art in the salon for a variety…
Read MoreLAVA SHELL MASSAGE to launch in Nirvana Spa
Shared Beauty Secrets has revealed its Lava Shell Massage is due to launch at one of the UK’s largest day spa destinations, Nirvana Spa. Guests can look forward the introduction of eight therapeutic treatments, each using heat and ice to ease muscle tension and restore a sense of balance to the entire body and mind. During the…
Read MoreEVE TAYLOR LONDON unveil new tester stand
Eve Taylor London has unveiled its updated its salon retail skincare tester stand. The larger tester stand was needed to accommodate the growing range of products such as the recently introduced. “With increasing pressure on salons to retail more affordable high performance skincare to their clients against competing stores and non-professional skincare brands,” says founder…
Read MoreSIENNA X on the road with Strictly Come Dancing tour
Sienna X is following the Strictly Come Dancing tour bus across the country, and hitting on the road for the next few weeks to supply golden glows and skin finishing treatments. Sienna X will be backstage offering bespoke tans for each dancer, with brand ambassador Carly Hobbs leading the tanning team. Previously head of tanning on the…
Read MoreSALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Blush, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh
With its romantic name and matching interior, Blush opened its doors in August last year. “It’s been one of the best decisions I ever made,” owner Kelly Pestell enthuses. “I qualified in 2002 at NVQ Level 3. After a short period in a high street salon, I went into financial services and became a qualified…
Read More#TRENDING TUESDAY, Lisa Johnson, of Ultimate Goddess
We want to see the designs trending at your nails desks! Lisa Johnson, owner of Ultimate Goddess in Doncaster has found her clients have been asking for grey tones to complement and contrast. “I think grey has become a classic colour for nails,” Lisa enthuses. “It is neutral and therefore compliments any occasion. It’s easily…
Read MoreREVIEW: LoLa Designer Brows by Lash Perfect
I was invited to the Lash Perfect Lash Bar to try out the LoLa Designer Brow treatment, and the team at the Lash Perfect Lash Bar in London ombined the brand’s LoLa Brow service with the Brow Perfect treatment. When I arrived, I was ushered downstairs to a private and calm treatment room. My expert brow technician,…
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