Posts by Sophie Nutt
Cuccio reveals new Funky Neon Powder Polish shades
Cuccio has added a range of Funky Neons to its Powder Polish system. The collection sees eight dazzling shades, including violet, orange, yellow, blue, pink, red, tangerine and green. Offering a wear-time of up to 14 days, the neon hues are perfect for summertime fun: from festivals to holidays – there’s a shade to suit…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals designs inspired by the ever-popular mermaid trend have attracted a lot of attention from her clients recently. “This nail design is inspired by the mermaid trend. My client was going on holiday and I wanted to create a…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: National prosecco day
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! There’s never been a better excuse to enjoy a glass of fizz, as today marks national prosecco day! To celebrate, we’ve been eyeing up some gorgeous golden nails and love this glamorous design by talented tech Margarita (@margaritasnailz). Seeing a combination of…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Lisa Lilley, Love Lilley Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lisa Lilley, of Love Lilley Nails, wears beach-themed nails for a summer look that will have you longing for a last minute getaway. “I used Gelish in Mali-Blu Me Away for the blue nails with Magpie Beauty Glitter in Elsa for the thumb, index and…
Read MoreELEMIS donates thousands of pounds to Breast Cancer Care
For the 18th year, ELEMIS is supporting the Breast Cancer Care charity through a donation of £25,000 and a limited edition Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm. Every year ELEMIS has produced a limited edition pink product as a reminder for customers that checking your breasts should be as regular as applying your daily moisturiser. Oriele Frank,…
Read MoreEnhance retail offerings with Apraise Power Serum
An ideal retail item to offer alongside lash and brow treatments, Apraise has revealed Power Serum. Formulated specifically for lash and brow growth, Power Serum is infused with Optiplex Growth Technology designed to stimulate the hair follicle to encourage and speed up hair growth. These active ingredients offer to improve the appearance of short, brittle…
Read MoreExplore Peru: OPI reveals AW18 collection
This year, OPI is taking us on a journey through Peru as it reveals it’s new autumn/winter collection consisting of 12 shades inspired by the South American country. Celebrating the release of the OPI Peru collection, a showcase was held at the fitting Lima Floral restaurant in London’s Covent Garden. The space saw Peruvian-style clothing…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Tricia Rennie, Tricia Rennie Nail Artist
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Tricia Rennie, of Tricia Rennie Nail Artist, reveals that peach enhancements seeing encapsulated chunky glitter and mermaid nail art have been popular with her clients recently. “These colours have been so popular for summer! I used CJP coloured acrylic and The Glitter Fairy glitters…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Diamonds are forever
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Are your clients seeking nail designs that will glisten in this burning hot sunshine? This minimalistic but sparkling nail design by talented tech, Park Eunkyung (who goes by the handle @nail_unistella), sees clear enhancements doused in crystals, which run along the skin…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, opted for five bold and beautiful Gelish shades in an array of pink and purple hues. “I fancied some nice bright neon nails and I couldn’t quite decide between pink or purple, so went for five beautiful Gelish shades that complimented…
Read MoreOpen your eyes to lash tinting with the Hive Tinting Starter Kit
An ideal introduction to lash treatments for both the professional and the client, Hive’s new Tinting Starter Kit is suitable for students and salons looking to spice up their treatment menu and increase their offering. The professional starter kit contains: No. 1 Impact Black 20ml tint No. 2 Uptown Brown 20ml tint No. 3 Twilight…
Read MoreMarketing: Liz McKeon reveals how to raise your nail business profile in six easy steps
Do you think your nail business (mobile or salon) could be looked at in a different way? Beauty business expert, Liz McKeon, serves up her six steps to raise your profile and attract those new and important clients: Think about your strategy. What exactly do you want to achieve from raising your nail business profile?…
Read MoreCreate classic French designs at speed with new EzFlow TruDip shades
Create the classic pink and white at speed with EzFlow’s two new additions to its TruDip acrylic dipping collection. French Cover Pink and French Natural White are available in 2oz and 4oz sizes and offer the coverage and look of traditional acrylic powders in the three-step dipping method. French Cover Pink conceals imperfections and elongates…
Read MoreSienna X appoints new brand wax ambassador
Sienna X has appointed Danielle Power as its new brand wax ambassador. With an experienced professional background in beauty therapy, Danielle has been qualified and working in the industry for over 10 years, in salons and spas such as The Chewton Glen Spa and Elemis Travel Spa. In 2016, Danielle decided to offer an at-home…
Read MoreSweet Squared to host CND Shellac™ Luxe drop-in demo days
Following it’s previous ‘Do-LUXE Xperience Days’, Sweet Squared has revealed that it will host over 15 CND ShellacTM Luxe demo days across the UK and Ireland. With the aim to educate nail techs in effective application and removal of the CND ShellacTM Luxe system, the demo days will begin on 30 July and run through…
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