SESSION STYLIST heads up nail team for iconic fashion event
Nail tech, Nickie Rhodes-Hill, led a team of eight for a live fashion showcase that celebrated British designer, Phoebe English. Held as part of the Fashion in Motion series, which features leading fashion designers of our time, the live experience is designed to make fashion accessible to a wider audience.…
Read MoreMAGPIE BEAUTY reveals limited-edition collection
Magpie Beauty has announced the arrival of its limited-edition Magpie Two Faced Holo Chrome Dust collection. Adding a holographic detail to nail designs, the collection is available to purchase individually or as a full set of five dusts. The new shades of Chrome Dust include: Molly – bronze, gold, pink Dolcie –…
Read MoreCREATE STARRY manicures with Cupid Crystal
Cupid Crystal has revealed the Swarovski Silent Night Collection. Featuring a variety of glittering Swarovski crystals, the collection also sees the addition of star-shaped Crystal Aurore Boreale gems. Sizes vary from SS5 to SS9, and colours include Purple Velvet, Crystal Light Chrome and White Opal. Each pot sees approximately 126 stones and the crystals are…
Read MoreGET SET for Christmas with Nail Gaga stamping plates
The festive season is nearing, which means a busy nail schedule and plenty of Christmassy nail art requests. Ensure you’re kitted out and can cater to clients’ needs at speed with a Nail Gaga seasonal stamping plate. Featuring candy cane, bauble, holly and gingerbread designs amongst others, the plate is…
Read MoreMARKETING WORKSHOP being hosted for nail techs and salon owners
Scratch blogger, marketing expert and graphic designer, Tom Ferris (of Blackwell Ferris Ltd.), is hosting a workshop to help salon owners and nail techs drive footfall and revenue through various marketing methods. Client Gain & Retain is a one-day beginners course and will teach marketing basics, helping techs leave with a…
Read MoreCOURSE BITES: Salon System Lash Perm, Lash Lift & Lash Tinting Course
Entry Requirements: Suitable for beginners, this course is ideal for those wanted to add Salon System Lashperm and Lashlift treatments to their skill set and service menu. Course details: The course reviews eyelash and brow tinting procedures using colour guides, Lashperm/Lashlift treatment procedures and the lash and tint combined technique. It also looks…
Read MoreNOVALASH EXTENDS UK training and education team
New educators have been added to the NovaLash team to both train and mentor new and existing lash artists as well as support the brand’s future growth plans and represent NovaLash throughout the year. The new educators are (pictured: top row, l-r) Andrea McQuade (Scotland), Joanna Waszkiewicz (Cork), Kate Baxter…
Read More‘MAKING PEOPLE HAPPY’ revealed as the best thing about working in beauty
Making people happy is the best part of the job for hair and beauty professionals, according to new research released by Direct Line for Business. The report also found that more than a quarter of hair and beauty professionals kick-started their career as a Saturday worker, and that 50% of pros followed…
Read MoreKURE BAZAAR reveals Super Base treatment polish
Kure Bazaar has bolstered its range of treatment polishes with the launch of Super Base. The polish can be worn either as a stand-alone treatment or under any Kure Bazaar colour. The formula is enriched with bamboo extract and vitamin E. The silicium from bamboo is concentrated at 1% and…
Read MoreOFFER ODOURLESS, speedy nail enhancements with NSI Simplicité Polydip
Nail Systems International‘s dip system, Simplicité Polydip, offers an easy, odourless service – and speedy enhancements. Named for its simple to use and remove properties, Simplicité features light curing technology which means the technician can work on all five fingers at the same time as there is no dry time – allowing complete product…
Read MoreNAIL PIERCING DRILL revealed by iZ Beauty of London
Keep up with Kim Kardashian’s pierced nail look, thanks to iZ Beauty of London! Allowing professionals to offer nail piercings for a quirky art addition, the brand has revealed the new Nail Art Drill. Featuring a woven and etched grip, the drill can be used to pierce a hole, allowing for…
Read MoreCIDESCO launches free guide to setting up a beauty salon
CIDESCO, the World Standard for Beauty and Spa therapy, has announced the launch of its free international guide to setting up a beauty salon. Gathering advice from some of CIDESCO’s most successful global business owners, the guide has been designed to give those ready to take the plunge into setting…
Read MoreGELISH launches Little Miss Nutcracker nail colour collection
Bring joy to nails with the winter nail colour collection from Gelish. Little Miss Nutcracker is inspired by toy soldiers and nutcrackers, and features six fun and cheery shades – with a limited edition silver special effect top coat. Silver In My Stocking can be worn alone or as an overlay on…
Read MoreINDULGE in the Champagne nail colour collection from INK Nails London
A booze-themed collection? We’ll drink to that! Indulge in the latest additions to the iLac range from INK Nails London; four decadent new hues from the brand. The hybrid UV/LED gel polish hues offer a mani that lasts up to three weeks – and that can be removed in just…
Read MoreSUPPORT MOVEMBER with Izabelle Hammon Ltd
Izabelle Hammon has launched mini Deco It Tach On nail decals in support of this year’s Movember campaign. The annual event sees volunteers grow moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s suicide, and the brand has…
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