Scratch Stars winning salon expands nail services into Harrods
The world’s most famous store has revamped its hair and beauty salon, with Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21 – Townhouse – serving up the nail services. Townhouse, popular with beauty editors and influencers for its Instagram-worthy manicures and nail art, is based on the fifth floor. Clients…
Revealed: the hotspot that’s inspired OPI’s 12-piece autumn nail colour collection
OPI has, since inception, sought inspiration from cities and regions across the globe for its seasonal nail colour collections. Now, in keeping with its 40th anniversary, it’s sticking with its homeland for its autumn 2021 shade inspo. “This autumn, we’re continuing our hometown 40th anniversary celebration and exploring an area…
Need new nail tools? LP Nails has added to its popular range for techs
LP Nails has added The Clippers, The Scissors and The Curette to its popular range of professional nail tools. The brand, created by nail technician, Lucy Pastorelli, has reaped success with The Cuticle Knife, The Cuticle Pusher and The Cuticle Nipper and the three latest additions are following suit; designed for longevity and optimum…
Want chrome nails? These Gelish Stix will create them in minutes
Take nail finishes to the next level with the handy Chrome Stix from Gelish. Offering an easy and speedy way to add a reflective chrome shine to gel polish manicures, the Chrome Stix are available in six multi-dimensional shades. Chrome Stix are packaged in ready to use, rub-on pens to…
The 4 Sweet Squared nail kits you need this summer
Sweet Squared has collaborated with four talented nail technicians to launch the Sweet Summer Edit. Finding inspiration from the summer season, Jemma Ball, Laura Costello, Natalie Whitehouse and Conni Arnott have created their own CND™ and Light Elegance kits. Let’s meet the kits… 1. Mediterranean Moments by Jemma Ball Jemma’s…
Champion nail artists Steffi & David Fowler relaunch website & add an exciting feature – SNI Nailflix
Signature Nail International SNI presents ‘SNI Nailflix’ – https://www.signature-nail.com/en/education/nailflix/ . This new and exciting digital platform is brought to the global nail industry by Steffi and David Fowler who 15 years ago made the decision to open the first product-neutral education academy, Signature Nail International. Steffi and David had at that…
Want on-trend terrazzo nails? Take a look at Magpie Beauty’s nail art collection
It’s time to turn up the terrazzo – Magpie Beauty’s six-piece terrazzo collection is one to behold. Inspired by classic Italian terrazzo marble chips, which originated over 500 years ago in Italy to create glimmering flooring and walls, this collection is bringing us modern day Italian glamour. Offering eye-catching and…
The 6 Gelosophy nail shades you need this summer
Launched by Astonishing Nails, Gelosophy has released its summer 2021 collection, Pool Rules. Comprising six shades, the bright hues are aptly named after summer holiday concepts. The shades available: #2107 Have Fun- Shimmery blue #2108Diving Allowed- Lilac #2109 Spray Suncream- Pastel pink #2110 Put On Sunnies- Bright pink #2111 Wear…
Say hello to the 6 Halo gel polish nail shades for summer 2021
Pure Nails, the company behind the ultra-glossy Halo Gel Polish line, has unleashed its bold summer 2021 nail colour collection. ‘Summer Throwback‘ serves up six oh-so eye-catching gel polish hues; from the punchy pink Girl Power to the daring green Lime Soda. Ideal for sandal season and clutching a cocktail…
Creative Academy London launches ITEC courses with CND™ & Light Elegance pro nail brands
Internationally recognised in 39 countries, ITEC provides leading international beauty qualifications to students in the industry and now ITEC qualifications, interwoven with CND™ and Light Elegance’s world-class education courses, are available from Creative Academy London. Students can now have the best of both worlds with the option to attend award-winning…
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley collaborates with Bio Sculpture Gel for nail shade launch
Model, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has teamed up with Bio Sculpture to create her own nail shade. The shade, Rosie Red, is a burnt red hue and is available in two different formulas. Rosie Red is available in a 4.5g Bio Sculpture BioGel and in the matching 14ml Gemini polish. BioGel is…
Meet the product that helps protect even the most sensitive skin
Gloves In A Bottle (GIAB) Shielding Lotion has been launched, which protects and nourishes the hands and body of people with skin conditions and those who have had drying effects. It works with the skin to form a protective hydrating shield that will not wash or rub off but remains…
£25,000 Business Boost grant launched to help start or grow a small business
Calling all nail entrepreneurs – The Simply Business competition to win £25,000 is open for budding entrepreneurs to enter – the closing date is Friday 17 September. This is the second iteration of the grant – last year Larissa Cooper, founder of Rowan Bay Baby Wear, beat 15,000 small businesses…
WHO-approved reusable facemask uses patented silver-based technology & 3D knitted fabric to protect against Covid-19
WHO-approved reusable facemask developed by scientists uses patented silver-based technology & 3D knitted fabric to protect against Covid-19 & the fight against PPE plastic pollution. Although fabric face coverings and ‘fashion masks’ offer some protection the new Silver Life Face Covering uses silver-based 3D knitted technology and meets the…
Next-gen technology for sanitising salons for efficient cleaning in less than 10 minutes
The Vycel sanitising spray (a fine mist projected up to 2metres across a room), is 99.99% effective against viruses and a perfect solution for addressing salon hygiene by harnessing the latest technology and knowledge to provide solutions to the physical threats posed by infection. It not only disinfects the surfaces…
