Simplify enhancements with the new NSI Essentials range
NSI has unveiled its Essentials range; a new line of products designed to simplify nail enhancement application and cater to client needs. The new range reveals: Bond Enhancer – A Ph Balancer to be used for those clients who are prone to lifting. This replaces the brand’s current Bond enhancer. Bond –…
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The Gel Bottle reveals new-style bottles to enhance use
Gel polish brand, The Gel Bottle Inc., has introduced some changes to its bottles. The entire winter collection of shades will be available in the new-look bottles, as will each collection after that. The new features include: Bottle caps Each brush lid will have a colour cap with real colour…
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Make a festive mark with the :YOURS Loves a Christmas Miracle collection
Sprinkle some Christmas magic on clients’ nails this season with the :Yours Loves a Christmas Miracle collection. Featuring two double sided stamping plates, Jingle Bells and Christmas in the Air, the collection has been designed by Sascha Gossen, Fee Wallace, Dee Timmer, Anna Lee, Maria Cientanni, John C. Nguyen, Natalie…
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Create sparkling nail art with Glitter Effx by Le Chat
Create nail designs to stun with the new Glitter Effx pots by Le Chat, ready for Christmas parties galore. With 72 sparkling shades ranging from vivacious violet to gorgeous gold hues to choose from, these nail art glitters can be mixed with acrylic powders, encapsulated in gel or sprinkled over…
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Beauty therapist recognised at NHF’s Welsh Awards
Lauren Williams, of Beauty by Lauren, was recently awarded NHF Welsh Beauty Therapist of the Year at the NHF’s Welsh Awards. Hairdressing, barbering and beauty businesses gathered at The Coal Exchange in Cardiff. Based in Abertillery, the beauty therapist fought off competition to scoop the award at the ceremony, sponsored…
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Salon Services shows support for industry charity partners
Sally Salon Services has supported three charities this year by donating money raised through customer donations and in-store events. The beauty and hair product supplier raised £30,000 in total for The Little Princess Trust, which it has supported since 2013. This charity provides real hair wigs free of charge to children…
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The Edge Nails reveals new and improved range of nail tools
The Edge Nails has revealed it’s new and improved range of nail tools for techs. Aiding precision, the new tools feature pillow packaging and see rejuvenated versions of the Cuticle Nipper, Straight Scissors and Cuticle Pusher. Shop the tools via www.edgenails.co.uk
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OPI celebrates the power of colour with new campaign
OPI is harnessing ‘Colour is the Answer’ as its brand message and core vision to aid its mission to transform the world with colour. This message will be at the core of its content creation, campaigns and products. “Most women know that colour can help them express themselves,” shares OPI…
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App launches nail salon finding update
NailBuff, a nail colour matching app, has revealed a new feature that connects users with local salons and nail technicians. The app sees a touch screen-controlled colour spectrum that the user can move through, as well as the ability to import an image or even use the phone’s camera to…
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Hazel Dixon on entering photographic comps
Award winning tech, educator and Scratch front cover creator, Hazel Dixon, reveals how nail photographic competitions helped her to success and why you should get snapping too. “I’m always asked what makes a good front cover”, Hazel explains, “and what is needed to enter photographic competitions. “Competing, in general, has been…
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Le Chat creates nude nail looks for Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2018
Le Chat was the official nail sponsor for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2018, hosted in New York City on November 8. The nails created were kept short and filed to a slight oval shape, before being painted with one of three nude hues in the Le Chat Dare to…
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Charlotte Tilbury awarded MBE by The Queen
British make-up artist, Charlotte Tilbury, has been awarded the MBE accolade by The Queen. The London-born celebrity artist and business woman has seen worldwide success with her eponymous beauty and skincare brand. Charlotte was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2018 in June for services to the beauty…
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Hair removal amongst British men is on the rise
Recent research from Mintel has revealed that hair removal among British males is on the rise, as more and more men are influenced by popular culture narratives. Not so long ago, hair removal, tanning and overall grooming was viewed as not an option by men, however popular tv shows such…
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Offer an ideal Christmas gift with festive HD Brows box
HD Brows has launched a limited edition ‘Best of Beauty Box’, packed with an assortment of HD Brows products worth over £210. Available to both professionals and consumers, it’s been designed with make-up lovers and HD Brows stockists in mind and includes: Eye Define, Intense Black – A long-lasting, waterproof…
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Report reveals the rapid growth of UK beauty & nail salons
Beauty and nail salons are among the fastest growing categories on the high street, according to results published by American Express Shop Small. Despite the high street witnessing closures (owing to an increase in online shopping), the study shows that the independent retail sector is set to experience net growth…
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