NAIL HARMONY UK scoops education award

By Helena Biggs | 12 July 2017

Nail Harmony UK, distributor of Gelish products – including the new PolyGel system – and All That Jazz, has scooped a Safety in Beauty award. The Safety in Beauty campaign was launched in October 2013 by Antonia Mariconda in a response to the growing dissatisfaction and devastation caused by dubious…

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Leanne Furley

By Kat Hill | 11 July 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Leanne Furley has found the fabulous French is always popular with her clients. “For me, I’ve always loved the understated elegance of a classic French manicure,” Leanne explains, “With the rise in trend of nude nail colours I have…

COURSE BITES: Microblading by Brow Perfect, The Eyelash Design Company

By Kat Hill | 10 July 2017

Course Details: Microblading by Brow Perfect – with The Eyelash Design Company – is a semi-permanent brow treatment, which is natural-looking, long-lasting and individually tailored to suit the client’s face shape and brow style. It offers an excellent return on investment. For the course itself, trained beauty therapists can attend a 2-day…

WHAT I’M WEARING: Linda Hill

By Kat Hill | 8 July 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Scratch Stars 2017 finalist and member of Gemma Lambert’s Nail Team, Linda Hill, has been wearing this luxe pink design. “The nails were created for a special friends wedding as I had a rather plain dress,” Linda explains. “The whole…

COURSE BITES: Hazel Dixon Gel Foil, Sand & Stones Nail Art Class

By Kat Hill | 6 July 2017

Course Details: This class is for existing nail technicians wanting to learn how to use the latest painting gels to create sand, stone and foil effects. Highly pigmented design gels make these designs easy to recreate over any type of nail extension and your clients will love this unique type of art. Course…

TOP TIPS: Marketing through nail photos

By Helena Biggs | 6 July 2017

“Seeing is believing, so one of the best ways to market your business is by showcasing before and after images that demonstrate the services your salon offers – and the quality of the results,” comments Heather Hughes, UK director at NovaLash. “Achieving the perfect before and after picture is one…

Beauty marketing on a budget: 5 steps to success

By Guest Writer | 5 July 2017

Tom Ferris, owner of Blackwell Ferris Marketing, reveals how to maximise your marketing success – even when your budget is limited One of the biggest issues with a new business is how to market when budget is an issue, so this month’s blog post is all about tips and tricks to…

SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Neverland, Glasgow

By Kat Hill | 5 July 2017

Having honed her artistic eye as a tattoo artist, Frenchie Fabulous wanted a career change, inspired by her own love of receiving nail treatments. “After working in a salon for a few months, I realised I wanted more control over my brand and image,” Frenchie explains. “A small studio space opened up…

How to enhance nail colour opportunities with acrylic powders

By Katie Barnes | 4 July 2017

Educator and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to create multiple colour opportunities via custom blending… The number of colour possibilities is endless with acrylic powders, as by combining these powders and glitters or pigments, you can created countless varieties of custom blends. While many techs are confident with customising and mixing glitters…

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty

By Kat Hill | 4 July 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, has found the warmer weather has been encouraging her clients to be more daring with their colour choices. “Mustard is a total love/hate colour with my clients,” Lauren laughs. “A lot of my clients…

HIGH DEFINITION announces beauty business events

By Kat Hill | 3 July 2017

High Definition has announced the dates of its Build Your Beauty Business With High Definition event. The three events will provide the ideal opportunity for salons that are looking to boost business, enhance their beauty offering, or venture into the world of cosmetic retailing. The regional events promise to be…

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kass Dixon

By Kat Hill | 1 July 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kass Dixon has been wearing this ultra luxe rose gold design. “I created these for a family event,” Kass reveals. “I’m totally in love with rose gold at the moment and it gave me the perfect opportunity to do this…

COURSE BITES: Post-Graduate Diploma in Oncology Hand, Nail and Foot Treatments

By Kat Hill | 29 June 2017

Course Details: Attendees of Jennifer Young Training School’s Post-Graduate Diploma in Oncology Hand, Nail and Foot Treatments course will learn about the biology of cancer and its treatments and their side effect. Alongside this, students will examine the emotional impact of diagnosis, treatment and the personal impact of a cancer diagnosis. The course…

SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sherrie’s Nails, Cranbrook, Kent

By Kat Hill | 28 June 2017

Sherrie Farris recently decided to fly the nest and spread her wings. Having moved her nail business from her parent’s house to a new premises, the CND™ technician is reaping the rewards. “It took a long time to find my own premises,” Sherrie reveals. “I needed somewhere suitable and within…

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Leanne Townsend

By Kat Hill | 27 June 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Leanne Townsend’s clients have selecting sizzling shades of coral. “All my clients that are going away this year want coral somewhere on their nails!” laughs Leanne. “They want the shade either in flashes, glitters or even all over! “It always…