Nail art glitter launches to support Lisa’s Army mission

By Helena Biggs | 10 February 2018

A stunning pink holographic nail art glitter by INK London has launched to help a mission by Lisa Wells, one of the brand’s educators. Devastatingly, the 32-year old has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and is raising funds so that an army of friends and family members can help her two young…

Wax:One range joins Sweet Squared’s distribution portfolio

By Helena Biggs | 9 February 2018

Sweet Squared has added the wax:one brand to its distribution portfolio to help professionals offer a fast, comfortable waxing service. Developed for today’s modern active client, wax:one products have been formulated to offer smooth results while minimising the risk of ingrown hairs. Key features revealed by the wax:one range include: simple solution – one Hot, one…

CIDESCO now mapped to Scottish Credit and Qualifications and European Qualifications Frameworks

By Sophie Nutt | 9 February 2018

CIDESCO, known as ‘the world standard for beauty and spa therapy’, is now mapped to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF). The Beauty Therapy Syllabus and Spa Therapy Syllabus is in line with the SCQF at Level 7/8, which corresponds to the EQF at Level…

Achieve a gorgeous skin glow with a hand from Helionova

By Helena Biggs | 8 February 2018

Give off a healthy looking glow and enhance an existing tan with the handy range of products available from Helionova. The company offers innovative sunbeds and tanning solutions ideal for first-time salon tanners and tan fanatics. For speedy sunbed fans, consider the Ultrasun range, which features lay-down beds as well as…

Two CND™ shades return

By Kat Hill | 7 February 2018

CND™ and Sweet Squared have revealed the return of two popular shades. Cuppa Joe will be available in both Shellac™ and Vinylux™ systems. In addition, Popular™ shade, Bloodline, will now also be available in Shellac™. The shade are back and back to stay, Samantha Sweet, Sweet Squared co-founder, reveals. “We know our nail…

Get red-dy for Valentine’s Day nails with Halo Gel Polish

By Sophie Nutt | 6 February 2018

Give clients nails that they can fall in love with this Valentine’s Day with lust-worthy shades from the Roses Are Red Halo Gel Polish collection. Ranging from a sparkly rich ruby red shade to a seductive deep red, the collection sees six new shades; Apple Red, Flame, Red, Lust, Passion…

Sweet Squared announces acquisition of hair brand distributor

By Helena Biggs | 5 February 2018

Sweet Squared, UK distributor of CND, Lecente, MoroccanTan, Waxperts and more, has acquired ICON Consultancy, a distributor and marketer of premium professional hair care brands including Kevin Murphy, Smith & Cult and Oribe. “Sweet Squared and ICON are such a great match,” comments Sweet Squared’s founder and MD, Samuel Sweet. “We create awesome synergies…

Enhance treatments with HIVE Paraffin Wax

By Sophie Nutt | 2 February 2018

Designed to soften and nourish by locking in moisture and conditioning the skin, nails and cuticles, HIVE Paraffin Wax can be added to treatments as an indulging extra for clients. Also acting as a heat therapy, Paraffin Wax can be used as an add-on to many hand and foot treatments, offering the…

CND™ unveils Chic Shock collection

By Kat Hill | 2 February 2018

Embrace super-sweet nail tones for spring with CND™’s latest collection – Chic Shock. Ready to shop from February 24, the four new shades will be available in both Shellac™ and newly-reformulated Vinylux™. The line up sees: pastel pink, Candied; baby blue, Taffy; delicate yellow, Jellied; and chalky lilac, Gummi. The…

LCN reveals Cosmiq Gels

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Strength and shimmer combine in the two Cosmiq gels from LCN. The Cosmiq One Component Resin F is a bonding, modelling and finishing gel, strengthened with moon stone dust for for excellent stability and easy modelling. Cosmiq Glaze Gel is a finishing gel for extra shine and is also refined…

Care for hands and polish with SLIXIR

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Designed by its founder, Helen Gilmore, SLIXIR Hand & Polish Cream is a hero hand product helping to ‘care for and extend the wear of any nail polish or nail coating’ as well as hydrate skin and promote anti-ageing. “I knew from speaking to hundreds of women that the two…

Indulge skin with the Bee Bar from All That Jazz

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Filled with creamy Shea butter, golden jojoba and natural anti-oxidants, the Bee Bar is a treat for dry or damaged skin. Offering remarkable healing properties, the Bee Bar is presented in a pretty, reusable tin that’s handy for home and on the go. A completely waterless lotion, the bar promises…

Attract attention with Lash FX magnetic eyelashes

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Eliminating the need for glue, these super-model inspired strip lashes contain a small magnet that fixes to the top and lower lash for easy application. The Lash FX Magnetise Magnetic Eyelashes can be gently cleaned to keep them looking fresh every time they are worn, while they offer to blend…

Dazzle clients with the Morgan Taylor Platinum collection

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Dazzle clients with Morgan Taylor’s first holographic collection, Platinum. Featuring six holographic shades, from a sparkling silver and luxe lilac to a mint green and plush pink, Platinum aims to provide a lavish wow factor. The iridescent shades that make up the collection embrace excess with their textures and effects.…

Step into spring with the Jessica La Vie en Rose collection

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

See life through rose-tinted glasses with Jessica’s spring collection, La Vie en Rose. Aiming to express feelings of optimism and vitality, each shade is soft, romantic and charming. Inspired by Jessica’s heritage in natural nail care, the collection sees light lavender and peach and dusty rose crèmes. Give clients an understated set…