Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
ASHE London unveils 3 summer nail colours named after female trailblazers
Vegan and cruelty-free nail polish brand, ASHE London, has released three shades perfect for holiday manicures and pedicures. Founded by former nail tech & diversity consultant for the legal profession, Ashleigh Alli, ASHE London is committed to championing diversity and social change, with each colour tested on a minimum of five skin tones and named…
Read MoreNavy Professional launches online portal to simplify the patch testing process
Navy Professional has partnered with entrepreneur, Ruth Sullivan, to launch PatchPort, a digital software designed to make patch testing hassle-free, safe and compliant for hair and beauty businesses – and their clients. Via the online portal, salon and mobile pros can register clients and send out patch test kits for their services. Clients can then…
Read MoreSalon mentor shares marketing secrets of award-winning business in book
Ryan Power, salon mentor, author, speaker & half of coaching business, Salonology, has published his second book: The Successful Salon Marketing System. He and wife, Hollie, owned a profitable, award-winning day spa and salon for over a decade, before selling it to concentrate on Salonology, through which they mentor over 450 salon owners and help…
Read MoreBring magic to nails with the 8 Kirsty Meakin Unicorn gel polishes
Prepare to dazzle with the launch of Kirsty Meakin‘s Unicorn Collection: eight enchanting gel polish hues, featuring ethereal shimmer. The Scratch Stars Awards 2023 finalist for Social Media Star of the Year and Services to the Nail Industry designed the spectacle of shades to evoke the beauty of the mystical unicorn. The Hema-free colours offer endless…
Read MoreMaster the Barbiecore nail trend with OPI’s 9 Barbie the Movie shades
OPI has joined forces with Warner Bros. and Mattel to bring the feel-good energy of highly anticipated film, Barbie, to nails. The OPI Barbie the Movie collection’s shade names were conceptualised with Greta Gerwig, director & writer of Barbie, which is set for release this month (July 2023). Boasting nine mood-boosting, fun hues ranging from…
Read MoreThe GelBottle & Peacci collab with podcaster for Pride nail edit
Professional nailcare brand, The GelBottle, and sister retail brand, Peacci, have partnered with Josh Smith, host of Reign with Josh Smith, to celebrate Pride 2023. The collaboration between the nail brands and celebrity interview podcast host sees the curation of The Reignbow Edit: 11 empowering nail shades to raise money and awareness for Brighton-based LGBTQIA+…
Read MoreArtistic Nail Design unveils 2 structure gel products to build & strengthen nails
Artistic Nail Design has extended its range of structure gels with the launch of a Brush-On Builder Gel and Rubber Base Coat – which is available in three shades. The two formulas feature alongside Artistic’s Correction Gel Soak-Off Nail Strengthener, in what UK distributor, Louella Belle, is calling the ‘dream team’. Head to Louella Belle’s…
Read MoreBring summer to the nail salon with the Joely Ocean X Glossify collab
Fast-growing nail brand created by nail techs for nail techs, Glossify, has partnered with globally recognised nail artist, Joely Frain of Joely Ocean Nails, for a gel polish collection. Comprised of six vibrant, highly pigmented shades, the collaboration follows the nail stylist’s appointment as Glossify‘s head of brand. She boasts over 200K Instagram followers, and…
Read MoreUK reinstates ban on animal testing for cosmetic ingredients
On 17 May 2023, the UK government issued a statement announcing that no new licences will be granted for animal testing of chemicals exclusively intended to be used as ingredients in cosmetic products. The ban follows pressure from animal rights campaigners, after a judicial review brought about by animal protection organisation, Cruelty Free International. It…
Read MoreSustainable Beauty Coalition unveils three co-chairs
The Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC), formed by the British Beauty Council in 2021, has announced three co-chairs, who will lead the Coalition’s strategy for the next year. Jo Chidley, Mark Smith and Oriele Frank will combine their expertise across packaging, certification and product sustainability to drive systematic sustainability development across the beauty industry. The trio…
Read MoreReport reveals the most popular nail colours of 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) beauty and fashion tech solutions provider, Perfect Corp. has unveiled its Global Beauty Trends Report, revealing nail colour trends of 2023. The company analysed data sourced from its YouCam Nails app between October 2022 and March 2023. The app utilises AR to allow users to virtually try-on nail…
Read MorePromote wellness in the salon with this music streaming service
Meet Myndstream: a cloud-based spa music streaming service offering wellness solutions through sound. Designed to transform the way salons and spas approach music, the service provides intentionally programmed soundtracks to promote relaxation and mental clarity, in turn elevating client experiences. Part of the Cutting Edge Group, which has created music for the likes of The…
Read MoreWant to get involved in Cultural Style Week? London event tickets have been released
The cultural fashion and beauty movement, taking place 21-27 May 2023, has released details about its London event schedule, which features fashion shows and clothing, hair and beauty pop-ups. Established in May 2022, Cultural Style Week empowers people across the globe to celebrate and share their cultural diversity through fashion, hair and beauty. The movement…
Read MoreBeauty Changes Lives unveils campaign to promote salon careers to Gen Z
Beauty Changes Lives, the non-profit organisation dedicated to providing the next generation of beauty professionals with resources, scholarships, advanced education and mentorships, has launched the Know Beauty Secrets campaign. It targets Generation Z, to promote careers in the salon and spa sectors, and provides a glimpse inside the professions of industry pros by sharing the secrets…
Read MoreEmbrace new beginnings with these 6 Entity Beauty nail shades
Entity Beauty has unveiled its spring 2023 nail colour collection, New Beginnings. Making up the launch are six sophisticated, seasonal hues embodying the freshness of spring. The shades are: Naturally Blue-tiful: light blue crème Breeze On By: dusty coral crème Go Green: mint green crème Sway My Way: lilac crème I’ll Always Pink You: light…
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