BABTAC to put fingers up to nail salon slavery
Beauty membership organisation, BABTAC, has approached anti-slavery charity, Unseen, to launch a week-long campaign to help put a stop to exploitation in the beauty industry. With stories of salons being raided due to illegal workers and reports of slavery, Let’s Nail It 2017 has launched and is seeking support from…
Read MoreLeighton Denny Expert Nails reveals Heritage collection
It’s time to head out into the Great Outdoors as Leighton Denny Expert Nails unveils the AW17 Heritage Collection. The limited edition collection sees six new shades, creating a palette that was inspired and reflect the sophisticated wilderness of the great British outdoors. The new colours include: Rural Sunset, a warm dusky pink Winter Garden, a bold raspberry Tea For Two,…
Read MoreCosy up with Gel II collection
Cosy up with six rich nature-inspired shades from Gel II and the Essence of Autumn Collection. The down to earth collection features six new colours: G249/ES249 Autumn Sunset – a copper with flecks of gold glitter. G250/ES250 Black Cherry – an elegant deep burgundy. G251/ES251 Antique Rose – a dusty rose accented with an iridescent finish. G252/ES252…
Read MoreARTISTIC NAIL DESIGN unveils Fueled & Furious collection
Rev your engines –your nail designs are about to go into overdrive! Artistic Nail Design has revealed Fueled & Furious Fall 2017 collection. “Nails are for every woman!” says Alisha Rimando, Artistic Nail Design executive vice president and creative director. “This garage themed inspiration allowed us to reflect on the soft and subtle as…
Read MoreNailympia Australia 2017: The results
The results are in for Nailympia Australia 2017! The competition floor at Beauty Expo Australia, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, saw fierce competition as technicians from around the world battled across 11 categories, across two days. From L&P Acrylic Sculpture & Tip/Overlay, Salon Nails to Soak Off Gel Polish, the judging panel examined…
Read MoreGrowth in prestige beauty doubles in six months
The popularity of make-up and super premium skincare has been attributed to a £60 million increase in the sale of prestige beauty products in the UK, according to The NPD Group. This increase, recorded from January to June 2017, is up 6% on the same period in 2016, and new…
Read MoreIlluminate nail designs this autumn with Lecenté’s new glitters
Add shimmer and sparkle to your autumnal nail designs with eight new Lecenté glitters – sure to catch eyes this season. The jewel-toned hues include ultra fine, iridescent and super holographic glitter cuts and pair perfectly with CND’s Glacial Illusion collection. Available now via www.sweetsquared.com
Read MoreInk London unveils Militar Collection
Stand to attention for INK London’s Militar Collection. Seeing five new iLac Hybrid Gel Polish colours, each shade features an apt name: i-136 Purple Heart i-137 GI Jayne i-138 Cute Camo i-139 Pistols At Dawn i-140 Air Force One The brand states the gel polish boasts a chip-free manicure for…
Read MoreBuild your brand with loyalty card and stamp bundle
Bring a professional yet personalised touch to your client care with the Blackwell Ferris Loyalty Card and Stamp bundle. The bundle sees a customised card with one side ready to collect stamp impressions. The other side I can be customised to show a business card, basic contact details or appointment card. Alongside the card is…
Read MoreOrganic September gets started
This month sees Organic September! The month-long campaign aims to to raise the profile of organic in the UK and shine a light on the organic farmers, producers and brands who producing these products. While the campaign has a focus on food, beauty businesses can still feel the benefit from the…
Read MoreLED/UV curable NSI gel system revealed
NSI Nail UK has revealed its Classic Balance Gel system has been updated to boast a LED/UV curable formula. The system is available is a selection of colours, sizes and kits. Shades see Body Builder in Clear and Cover Pink Warm, as well as Builder Blush and Clear. The formula…
Read MoreOPI’s cool Iceland inspired nail colour collection makes winter more bearable
It’s getting colder outside – but OPI has warmed spirits with its stunning autumn/winter nail colour collection, Iceland. Inspired by the land of blue lagoons and Northern Lights, the 12-piece palette offers a range of chic hues that portray the country’s wild beauty. Each shade will be available in nail lacquer, long-wear…
Read MoreMicroblading by Brow Perfect goes global
The Eyelash Design Company has announced that its popular treatment, Microblading by Brow Perfect, is growing globally. The training is now underway in Africa and South America. South Africa has been announced as the first country since the recent launch in Sweden and treatment and Paraguay in South America will debut…
Read MoreLe Salon seeks nail techs to provide on-the-go treatments
Have you considered flying solo and being responsible for your own working hours? The team at Le Salon, a mobile app for at-home beauty treatments, is seeking techs to join its team. The Le Salon booking system allows London clients to receive on-demand mani and pedi services that are delivered…
Read MoreCreate out of this world nails with Semilac
Semilac has revealed a line of galaxy inspired pigments to take manis to another dimension. The Semi Flash Galaxy range sees nine colour-changing powders, all inspired by the beauty of space. Semilac brands the powders an ‘explosion of stars, bringing a galaxy shine and cosmic embellishment’. Multi-tonal in their effect,…
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