Cew panel inclusive beauty embracing diversity in the beauty industry

CEW discusses diversity in the beauty industry

By Helena Biggs | 15 August 2017

The Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) organisation hosted a panel discussion titled Inclusive Beauty: Embracing Diversity in the Beauty Industry, which focused on the diversity issues found within the beauty industry including race, gender and age. Facilitated by Christianne Cavaliere de Moncayo, CEO of the London College of Beauty Therapy, the…

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Go holo with Ink London chameleon flakes for nail art

By Helena Biggs | 13 August 2017

Add a new dimension to nail designs and catch the eyes of clients with four new pigments from INK London. Olive, Iris, Heather and Ivy are holographic chameleon flakes that are ideal for use with gel polish or L&P enhancements. They can also be use under MegaFlexi, INK Nails’ new…

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LCN to launch new permanent make-up and microblading shades

By Helena Biggs | 12 August 2017

Permanent make-up artists and microblading pros can now offer an even better colour match for clients with new PMU luxury pigments. Made in Germany, the range includes colour for lips as well as seven microblading colours. The fluid consistency of the microblading shades allows for smoother application and each hue…

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Scratch Stars winner teams up with Crystal Parade for nail art collection

By Helena Biggs | 11 August 2017

She had her work featured on the front cover of July’s Scratch magazine and scooped her second Scratch Star for Polish & Paint Artist of the Year in the same month – and now Scarlett Senter has teamed up with Crystal Parade to launch a Swarovski crystal collection. The Wonderland…

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Morgan Taylor new collection see six sultry shades

By Kat Hill | 11 August 2017

Inspired by the spirit of Spain, Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer has unveiled its seasonal collection – Matadora. The collection sees six new sexy shades: I’m Drawing a Blanco – white shimmer Mauve Your Feet – mauve nude crème Don’t Break my Corazón – orange red crème All Tango-d Up –…

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Direct Line for Business reveals best value cities for beauty treatments

By Helena Biggs | 10 August 2017

Small business insurer, Direct Line for Business, has analysed 12 major cities in the UK to explore which offers the best value treatments. Choosing to assess the cost of a half-leg wax, spray tan and cut and blow-dry, it discovered Glasgow to be the UK’s beauty bargain capital with popular…

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Create ombrés with ease thanks to INK LONDON

By Kat Hill | 10 August 2017

INK London has revealed one of its latest additions to its range of brushes. The El Hombre brush is designed to create the perfect ombré. The golden pearl brush can be used to blend shades together with ease, thanks to the specially design bristles. Find out more at www.inknails.com

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Beauty expert to assist ABT in building services for members

By Helena Biggs | 8 August 2017

Insurance provider, ABT, has appointed beauty editor, Melissa Dennis, and Creative Apostrophe, to help strengthen its communications strategy to benefit members. ABT has over 12,000 members across the UK. Alongside insurance, ABT membership includes support to assist career and business progress. Melissa’s 15 years’ experience of communication and marketing within…

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Perfect your prep with NSI

By Kat Hill | 7 August 2017

The ideal prep products, the NSI Bond Enhancer nail ph Balancer works to enhance the bond of any nail service and balance the nails’ PH levels. Great for clients with lifting problems, this bond enhancer can be used before starting the service for extra adhesion. With its brush-on application, the prep product…

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Get going with All That Jazz

By Kat Hill | 5 August 2017

Get your nail services started with the All That Jazz Complete Manicure & Pedicure Kit. Available in three scents, Apple Cucumber, Captivate or Chocolate Orange, the comprehensive kit is great for techs on the go or to accompany the All That Jazz training. The kits sees a bag bursting with All That Jazz products, including Cuticle Balm,…

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Totally tropical treatments with Cuccio Naturale

By Kat Hill | 4 August 2017

Offer totally tropic and on-trend hand and foot treatments with Cuccio Naturale’s Coconut scented range. With the refreshing scent of coconut, the products boast a formula seeing bamboo, shea butter, grapeseed and organ oil. The range sees everything needed for a spa-like service. Products include Extended Massage Lotion, Hydrating Heel Treatment and Micro…

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Kupa Inc announces Elaine Watson as executive VP

By Helena Biggs | 3 August 2017

Esteemed nail technician, brand owner and Nailympia head judge, Elaine Watson, has been announced as executive VP of nail tool manufacturing company, Kupa Inc. The company has also acquired Elaine’s Nailebrity brand. The move serves to help Kupa expand its presence internationally as it seeks to benefit from Elaine’s global…

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Step up hygiene efforts with Mundo products

By Helena Biggs | 1 August 2017

Ensure you’re stocked up on salon essentials and maintain high standards of hygiene with a helping hand from Mundo. The brand’s professional range provides a quick, easy and cost-effect way to ensure that your equipment and work environment is disinfected to the highest standard to reduce the risk of cross…

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HAIR & BEAUTY industries demand further regulation at Parliamentary launch

By Helena Biggs | 31 July 2017

Qualifications organisation, VTCT, and The Hair and Barber Council gathered leaders in the hair and beauty sector and UK politicians to launch its Skills Foresight and the case for Mandatory Registration reports in Westminster. It was emphasised that more needs to be done within government to recognise the value and diversity of…

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EMBRACE SEXY nail shades with Gelish’s Matadora nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 29 July 2017

Gelish has taken the bull by the horns and been inspired by Spain for its autumn/winter nail colour collection. Taking influence from the vibrant culture and scenery of Spain, the collection includes rich tones of navy, purple and red available in the soak-off gel polish formula, that lasts at least…

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