THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES
The 2019 Gifting Guide: Stocking fillers
Give yourself the gift of extra profit with retail-ready gift options galore… Place a basket of inexpensive stocking fillers on, or near your reception desk to tempt last-minute purchases. Don’t be shy to drop a heavy hint by clearly labelling them as ‘ideal stocking-fillers’.
Read More
:Yours release winter collection designed by pros
Prepare for the festive flurry of appointments with speedy nail art designs from the :Yours winter collection. Launching next week via Sweet Squared, :Yours has added two new double-sided stamping plates: Christmas Gift and Under the Mistletoe. The two new plate designs come from nail techs from around the world,…
Read More
How to create the perfect L&P apex
As such a long-standing industry system, liquid & powder acrylic (L&P) continues to develop and present new design opportunities; affording the creation of a multitude of shapes and styles. However, while L&P services boast a lengthy array of benefits, the system is also sensitive to many external conditions and demands…
Read More
Week two: Gelish at the Celebrity X Factor
Nail Harmony UK is back at the X Factor for the eighth year in a row as Gelish techs manicure the hands of famous faces for this year’s celebrity edition. Each week, team Gelish head to the London LH2 Studios to spend two days with the celebrity contestants and get…
Read More
Bubble Nails
Be inspired by the bubble nails technique, which uses foam to create an eye-catching texture and design.
Read More
Salon in the Spotlight: Moody Hair LTD, South Shields
Blending nail treatments with hair service, Nathan Moody’s career took a turn when he chose to train in nail services. “I have had Moody Hair LTD for roughly for now years now, trading as a hairdresser in Lancashire,” Nathan explains. “When I trained last year in nails, I decided it…
Read More
Phorest Salon Software hosts sustainability & wellness event
On Sunday 3 November, Phorest Salon Software hosted Conscious Hair & Beauty; an event designed to look at the importance of sustainability and wellness within the industry. Held at the OXO2 in London, the event was aimed at getting salon owners from both the hair and beauty industry in the…
Read More
Give the gift of great skin with BeautyLab
Stock up and start selling retail-ready gift sets with four new kits from BeautyLab. Available via Gerrard International, each set boasts a carefully selected range of introductory sized product from the BeautyLab range. The four new sets include: Skin Perfecting Gift Set – to hydrate and regenerate Black Diamond Glamour Gift…
Read More
After her nail technician changed careers, Samantha Gripton was left missing her monthly treat of a gel polish manicure and was inspired to create her summerhouse studio, Samantha Laura Nails. “I used all of my savings to renovate the summerhouse in my back garden,” Samantha tells Scratch. “I invested in…
Read More
Check out entries to the 24 April 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Unique Nail Shapes. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #showscratch #creativechallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.
Read More
Jo Tompkins, winner of the Scratch Stars Nail Business Mentor of the Year award 2023, is offering a free four-day challenge to help nail and beauty pros earn £3-5k per month. The business coach & founder of Nail Tech Tribe and The Nail Business Success Club launches Nail Your Epic Life…
Read More
Following voting in its 2024 Board Member Elections, the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has announced additions to its board. Debbie Digby, Louise Fordham and Richard Marshall (pictured above left to right) will officially begin their roles from the NHBF’s Annual General Meeting, scheduled for July. Founding partner of…
Read More
Our social media feeds have been full of colour this season, with bold and bright leopard print nail styling dominating. A classic style that has particularly captured attention in 2024 with the popular mob wife aesthetic, leopard print has now had a spring-friendly upgrade. Check out our roundup of on-trend…
Read More
Professional Beauty & Hair Dublin and the Federation of Nail Professionals (FNP) hosted a nail contest, 21-22 April 2024, with keen nailists competing across 11 categories. The judges in this esteemed competition were: Marian Newman BEM – FNP chair Jacqui O’Sullivan – competition director & head judge Sean O’Sullivan –…
Read More