Nail techs sought for on-demand London beauty services
Beauty app, Glo-Up, provides Londoners with beauty services at the touch of a button – and is seeking nail techs to join its roster. The Glo-Up app is free to download, and once a user signs up, they can simply choose a treatment they would like, add the time and…
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Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy scoops Habia Centre of Expertise accolade
Gerrard International’s Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy has been named a Habia Centre of Expertise, exclusive to the south of England and one of only six centres in the UK. The academy successfully met rigorous assessment criteria and passed a visit by an industry assessor in order to gain the prestigious…
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IBD Nails UK unveils edgy rebrand
IBD Nails has introduced a ‘boss’ new look to excite its users and their clients and a new hashtag – #GetNailed. “We are bold, unorthodox and break the boundaries of what it expected,” comments a spokesperson for the brand. Edgy and appearing to appeal to a fashion-forward, young clientele, a…
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CIDESCO appoints new business development officer
CIDESCO International is expanding its head office support team with the appointment of Jacqueline Kennedy as its business development officer. With over 29 years of experience in the beauty and wellness industry, Jacqueline began her career in 1989 as a beauty therapist. Then, she went on to teach for 24…
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Social media: what clients want from your page
Social media has become an integral part of your business: it is a way of showcasing your work and skill, engaging with clients, building a brand and attracting new clients. But are you using your social media in the best possible way? It can be hard to find the balance…
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NHF & NBF reveals number of beauty salons continues to boom
Recent figures have shown that, for the first time, the number of salon offering only hairdressing has started to decline, especially over the last year. Over the same period, however, the number of beauty salons, nail salons and hair and beauty salons has risen. Beauty is expected to be the…
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North Nail Championships winners announced
Professional Beauty North played host to the North Nail Championships 21-22 October 2018, organised by Denise Wright. Competition was fierce, and a number of new nail faces took to the floor to try their hand at categories including Permanent Polish and Spa Manicure. A ceremony at the end of each…
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Townhouse collaborates with Nudestix for inclusive nude nail art collection
London nail bar, Townhouse, has launched the #NailYourNude collection in partner with make-up brand, Nudestix. Opposing the old fashioned idea that one nude fits all, the inclusive collection is designed to cater to every individual skin tone. There are three designs to choose from – each design created with one…
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QMS Medicosmetics grows its education in the Maldives
QMS Cosmetics has carried out extensive training throughout its Maldives locations during a trip that saw head of training, Rowan Hall-Farrise provide brand education to a total of 27 therapists over a period of 10 days. Teams from the company’s most prestigious spa locations – the Amilla Sushi and Finolhu…
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Bradford is declared the beauty capital of the UK as industry continues to boom
Bradford has been named the hair and beauty capital of the UK due to research conducted by Direct Line for Business. Home to a whopping 1,618 hair and beauty businesses, there is one for every 211 Bradford residents. Nottingham came in second, with one hair and beauty business for every…
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LeChat announced official sponsor of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2018
LeChat has been announced as the official 2018 nail sponsor of the iconic Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. As it makes it’s return to New York City, the show will see models walk the runway wearing one of three colours from the LeChat Dare To Wear line of nail lacquers. Cheryl…
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Consumers are choosing venues during Christmas based on photo opportunities
It’s never too early to start thinking about the ways to increase revenue and maximise profits over the Christmas period! Research by Christmas Tree World has shown that as many as one in ten people would actually choose a retail venue simply based on whether the Christmas tree and decorations…
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Beauty Express & Salon Services announce merger to streamline shopping experiences
The Salon Services and Beauty Express brands will merge on 28 October 2018 to enable a more streamlined shopping experience for beauty professionals. The Sally brand was founded in New Orleans over 50 years ago has grown into one of the most respected beauty suppliers across the globe. Its divisions…
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Nail Gaga welcomes two new educators
Nail Gaga has welcomed two new talented nail technicians to its education team. The two new educators are Kerry Evans and Lisa Tanner-Marshall. Kerry joins the team from Wales with a wealth of teaching and salon experience, while Lisa is based in Blackpool and offers a salon-based training experience with…
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Bio Sculpture Gel GB rebrands to Re:New Beauty
In order to reflect the increasing diversity of brands in the Bio Sculpture Gel GB portfolio, the company has rebranded – announcing its new name; Re:New Beauty. “The team here is passionate about offering the highest quality, health-focused professional beauty products and services to its incredible community of nail technicians and beauty therapists,”…
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