How to encourage product sales in the run up to Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so be sure to utilise the season of goodwill by making the most of your retail offerings. An easy way to generate some extra revenue across the busy party season, dress up retail areas with festive decorations and irresistible products to catch…
CIDESCO launches sustainability initiative
CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, is encouraging its members, students and schools to become more aware and supportive of environmental issues by issuing them with guidelines to becoming a more sustainable operator. With its guidance, CIDESCO is emphasising that eco-efforts are not about sacrifice, but about…
How to ensure a correct gel polish cure – and why it’s so important
Do your nail files or dust filings look like this when you are performing a gel polish removal? If so, your gel polish was not properly cured. Let’s discuss some possible reasons why this may happen. There’s a big difference between ‘cured’ and ‘properly cured’ and it can be difficult…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley Winder, Hair, Nails & Beauty Educator
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder, Hair, Nails & Beauty Educator, reveals Christmas glitters have been popular with her clients recently. “This design is proving popular due to its classic Christmas colour palette and people love this particular glitter combination…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Kirsty Coltman, Glamour and Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kirsty Coltman, of Glamour and Nails, wears a chic silver, black and red design to ease herself into Christmas. “This set was created using the CJP Acrylic system. I was desperate to use some of the new colours in Smashed…
Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Office, Fife
With almost 17 years’ in the nail industry, Michelle Nelson sought a space of her own to grow her business. Setting up in a bustling business park, The Nail Office opened its doors earlier this year. “After having my second baby in January, I felt that there was no better…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals icy blue and white designs have been popular with her clients recently. “This design is and will continue to get more popular on the run up to Christmas. Icy blues and whites are…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Amber-Jane Parish, The Painted Lady Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amber-Jane Parish, of The Painted Lady Nails, wears a winter giraffe nail look inspired by a fellow tech! “I created these nails using mainly liquid and powder. Firstly, I sculpted my clear base and then to create the ombré design…
Dealing with staff absences
As we head into one of the busiest times of the year, do you know how to deal with staff absences? Tina Beaumont-Goddard, National Hair & Beauty Federation‘s director, serves up some advice… Your employees may be off work for a wide range of reasons, and you’ll need to understand what the law…
How to become a Crystal Nails UK educator
Timea Berridge, nail technician and now Crystal Nails UK educator for Nottingham, shares her experience of the brand’s educator course… “Hi, my name is Timea and I have been working as a nail technician for a number of years. After seeing the opportunity to become a Crystal Nails UK educator,…
Selfridges bans single-use wipes in beauty halls
Selfridges has announced it is removing all single-use, plastic-based beauty wipes from sale and use in its beauty halls. Instead, the store will provide recyclable or re-usable alternatives in a bid to encourage its customers to consume more sustainably. Less than a fifth of Selfridges customers knew that it can…
How to manage stock this Christmas
When it comes to selecting your seasonal stock, preparation and a plan is key. “At this time of year, Christmas shopping is at the forefront of everyone’s minds,” explains Rachel Cock, Salon Services’ commercial director. “It’s the perfect time to push your retail offering as gifts for your customers to…
Skin talk with BeautyLab & Jenny Ryan of The X Factor: Celebrity
Skincare brand, BeautyLab, has returned to the set of the X Factor for another year to tend to the complexions of this year’s X Factor: Celebrity contestants. The brand, which has partnered with the show for a number of years, reveals the hero product of The Chase star and celebrity contestant, Jenny Ryan,…
How to jazz up your retail display this Christmas
Never underestimate the power of an eye-catching and enticing seasonal retail display! Investing in festive decorations is something that has proven to be key in boosting business performance during the Christmas period. Christmas Tree World has revealed that 59% of UK consumers surveyed would spend more money in a leisure…
Salon in the Spotlight: My Beauty Place, Leeds
After working in numerous salons in her local area, Samantha Kaye set about going solo in her beauty business venture. “I decided it was time to open my own salon,” she smiles. “I was managing a major beauty salon in the city centre of Leeds, owned it for 5 years…
