Facebook & Instagram set up Shops feature for businesses
Facebook and Instagram have launched Shops, a feature that allows consumers to buy and sell products directly on both platforms in a few clicks – without having to leave the app. If you have a Facebook business page, you can add a shop. Free to set up, businesses can choose the products…
Halo reveals 6 bold & exciting summer gel polish shades
Pure Nails has unveiled its Halo Gel Polish summer collection; six bold, bright shades to excite and catch the eye. The Beach Party collection is inspired by colourful cocktails and typical beach settings, and includes three classic brights and three temperature changing gel polishes. Bikini Pink – a bold fuchsia…
Amp up nail art with neon glitters from Vu Nail Systems
Supercharge nail designs with Vu Nail Systems’ range of Neon Sprinkles nail art glitters. Ideal for overall coverage or incorporated into art designs, the glitters are available in four colours: Neon Orange Neon Pink Neon Green Neon Yellow The glitters are presented in a handy screw top jar for easy…
Liz McKeon introduces virtual 1-to-1 coaching sessions
Beauty business expert, Liz McKeon, has introduced new virtual one-to-one coaching sessions for salons and beauty professionals. During the downtime caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Liz McKeon is inviting salon owners and beauty professionals to refocus and rework their business plan and strategy – ready for success when salons reopen.…
BeautyLab launches Hand Gel & donates supplies to The Trussell Trust
Skincare brand, BeautyLab, has launched a new Hand Gel to keep hands clean and safeguarded while remaining soft and hydrated. Boasting a non-sticky and non-drying formula, the gel is designed to deeply purify and protect the hands without compromising the skin’s feel. This formula contains: Sanitising alcohol at 70% Radish…
Embrace bright pastels with 5 Evo summer nail colours
Bio Sculpture has added five shades to its Evo gel polish range. The 2020 summer collection comprises bright pastel hues, each with a high gloss mirror shine and densely rich cosmetic grade pigments. Shanna is a soft dusty pastel blue Becca is a striking pinky-purple pastel Minki V is a…
OPI reimagines the metallic nail trend with Neo-Pearl collection
OPI has released the Neo-Pearl collection for spring 2020. The 12-piece collection sees a palette of iridescent pinks, purples, blues and nudes; combining natural translucence and luminosity for a soft and modern update to the metallic nail trend. Influenced by the appearance of pearls on runways and red carpets, Neo-Pearl…
NAF! Stuff Pro launches with a focus on salon retail
After a successful 18 months of trade, the NAF! Stuff brand has split into two subdivisions – the salon retail arm of the business relaunches as NAF! Stuff Pro, while NAF! Stuff will relaunch in the summer of 2020 with a consumer-focused range of products. NAF! Stuff Pro has been…
Staffordshire Nail Academy & The Fab Man collaborate to produce salon furniture
Staffordshire Nail Academy and The Fab Man have collaborated to create salon furniture designed with the therapist in mind. A family affair, The Fab Man is the father of Hannah Garbett, managing director and director of education at Staffordshire Nail Academy. After years of struggling to feel comfortable at her…
The Eve Appeal & CEW champion Get Lippy campaign
Gynaecological cancer charity, The Eve Appeal, and industry organisation, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), will unite throughout May to support the third Get Lippy campaign. Through a series of activities and virtual events, women and men across the UK will be encouraged to smash taboos by speaking openly about gynaecological health,…
Sam Biddle launches daily nail art live videos
Nail educator, Sam Biddle, has revealed a new nail art challenge with a series of live videos. The Nail Art @ Noon with Sam Biddle series will see a daily 20-minute video design to offer an artistic escape for nail professionals, showcasing different aspects of nail art, tools and top…
Nail tech launches support fundraising campaign
Leeds-based nail tech, Clare Hanson, has revealed a fundraising campaign to aid UK nail professionals in need during the Covid-19 outbreak. The UK Nail Tech Support Fund is aiming to raise £20,000 to support techs that require immediate help. Some proceeds are also set to go to the Hair and…
Lash Perfect launches remote online training
Due to the Covid-19 climate and the uncertainty around travelling and attending courses, Lash Perfect has launched a Remote Education Training Programme, allowing technicians to add a new skill to their repertoire during lockdown. The courses invite professionals to learn all of the basic knowledge at home before attending a…
Hone nail art skills with free Bio Sculpture online training course
Renew Beauty, UK distributor of Bio Sculpture Gel and Evo, has revealed a free online nail art training course for nail professionals to refine their skills during lockdown. The online course will provide technicians with the opportunity to learn an array of nail art techniques and brush up on existing…
Extract dust & fumes at the nail desk with Vodex
Help keep hygiene levels tip-top on your return to work with a fume and dust extraction unit from Vodex. The company, founded in 2011, has a mission ‘to protect people and products at work’ and ‘ensure that all clients are performing at the top of their industry in a safe…
