What does a Conservative election win mean for salons?
The NHBF analyses the conservative election win and what it will mean for salons… Boris Johnson’s government has been re-elected with a strong majority, making it very likely that the government will continue with their previous policies, including Brexit. The Prime Minister is expected to bring the Withdrawal Agreement Bill…
Read MoreRetail sales drive December boost for salons
New stats from Phorest Salon Software have revealed that retail sales are the the main driver of December success for salons. Phorest looked at over 6,000 salons in the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, Finland and Germany to find key pointers. According to averages from the data, salons make over 10%…
Read MoreCIDESCO launches sustainability initiative
CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, is encouraging its members, students and schools to become more aware and supportive of environmental issues by issuing them with guidelines to becoming a more sustainable operator. With its guidance, CIDESCO is emphasising that eco-efforts are not about sacrifice, but about…
Read MoreTGB Academy launches new nail art workshops
The Gel Bottle Inc has launched new nail art workshops via the TGB Academy. Lead by a range of The Gel Bottle Inc ambassadors and educators, the workshops are designed to teach techs the skills required to create their signature nail art looks. Covering a range of designs such as…
Read MoreScottish Hair & Beauty Awards 2019 winners revealed
The winners of the eighth Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards 2019 have been announced. The results were revealed at a glitzy ceremony, more than 600 hair and beauty professionals based in Scotland. Alexandria-based Lynne Scott, of Luscious Nails & Beauty, scooped the Nail Salon of the Year award (pictured), while…
Read MoreAdd length & strength to nails with 1-step Builder Gel from Astonishing Nails
Build extensions in a speedy, easy manner with the HEMA-free base, builder and top gel in one from Astonishing Nails. The 1-Step Brush Builder is available in five natural-looking shades and can be used to build length and structure with tips as well as sculpt with nail forms. The bottle-and-brush…
Read MoreLecenté adds four glitter gel polishes to Create collection
Lecenté has added four stunning glitter gel polishes to its winter collection, London Calling. Get jazz hands waving with the sparkling shades, which are each named after iconic locations in the London theatre district; Palladium, Shaftesbury Avenue, West End and Theatre Royal. The Lecenté Create soak off system promises strength…
Read MoreCreate seasonal nail looks with the Essence Glitter Festive Collection
Essence Glitter has revealed it’s Festive Collection of nail art foils and glitter just in time for the Christmas rush. The Festive Collection is crammed full of classic colours and includes five new glitters: Superstar Party Nights Green Gables Red Robin Golden Eye Alongside the collection of glitters, Essence Glitter…
Read MoreEmoki Nails reveals Christmas cuticle oils
Emoki Nails has revealed three new fragrances of cuticle oils in time for Christmas, with hints of shimmer and glitter specifically for the magical season. The new cuticle oils include: Gingerbread, Baby – The sweet and spicy smell of gingerbread with a hint of glitter Eau D’Elf – Minty and…
Read MoreNail Harmony UK unveils Aeropuffing products to aid nail artistry
Nail Harmony UK has added Aeropuffing by Victory products to its portfolio, widening your opportunities for avant-garde nail artistry. Unveiled as ‘an affordable alternative to airbrushing’, the no-mess system helps create delicate designs and launches with a kit, featuring 12 Aeropuffing Gel Paste colours. This paste has a thick consistency…
Read MoreINK London unveils five blue Acrylink powders
Add a touch of the Winter Blues to nail services with the new Acrylink Blueray Collection from INK London. Highly pigmented, the coloured polymers are designed to be used with the Acrylink range of professional monomers for designs or strength. In addition, the powders can also be used with Acrylink…
Read MorePantone reveals Colour of the Year 2020
Pantone, the leading global authority for colour, has revealed 19-4052 Classic Blue as its Colour of the Year 2020. Honouring it as ‘a timeless and enduring hue’, the shade is the first multi-sensory Colour of the Year in the company’s history. A press release from the company reads: “Suggestive of…
Read MoreAlmost half of salon owners have considered closing their business
Almost half of salon owners have considered closing their salon, as revealed in a survey conducted by Phorest Salon Software. After surveying 1,000 salon owners around the world, Phorest has found that 45% have seriously considered giving up at some stage throughout the process of setting up, running and growing…
Read MoreSparkle this season with Peacći Christmas collection
Help clients feel festive and party ready with the new Peacći Christmas collection. Seeing six super-luxe glitters, the new additions were inspired by some of The Gel Bottle Inc’s most popular gel polishes. Scroll down to see the new shades swatched! The new shades include: Soho – a dark and sultry…
Read MoreEducators celebrate growth of beauty academy to a college in the north west
A duo with 44-years combined experience in the beauty sector are celebrating the expansion of their training academy into a college. Diane Senogles (Mason) and Danielle Wilcock have both owned salons and a training centre/academy, and celebrated the launch of North West Training College on 1 December with a party…
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