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NOVALASH announces UK brand ambassadors

By Kat Hill | 17 February 2017

NovaLash has announced its LASHoff finalists as UK brand ambassadors. For the first time ever, the annual NovaLash LASHoff competition opened its doors in the UK and Ireland. This year saw two  UK  lash artists reach the final stage of the competition. Kate Baxter, from The Dolls House in Inverness, and Sarah-Anne…

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SHIMMY AND SHAKE with Semilac’s new collection

By Kat Hill | 16 February 2017

Clients will be ready to hit the dancefloor with the latest Semilac offering. The Dance Flow collection sees nine new glitter colours in Semilac UV Hybrid formula. The  new shades are sure to add a sparkle to your services as the palette was inspired by iconic dances from around the world.…

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SELFRIDGES WELCOMES The Hand & Foot Spa

By Helena Biggs | 16 February 2017

Award-winning company, The Hand and Foot Spa, has opened a nail bar in Selfridges, Birmingham. Launched by Donna Haar-Jørgensen in London nine years ago, The Hand and Foot Spa scooped a Scratch Star owing to its stunning decor and commitment to hand and foot care. The arrival of the nail…

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MARGARET DABBS unveils trio of new shades

By Kat Hill | 16 February 2017

Nail care brand, Margaret Dabbs London, has added three new nail polish shades to its award-winning range. The new shades are Black Rose, a deep purple-aubergine, Pink Blossom, a sheer pink, and Morning Glory, a dark grey/blue. Chic in style, each polish is richly pigmented with a long-lasting formula that leaves…

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THE CREATIVE Beauty Group to enter colleges

By Helena Biggs | 15 February 2017

Kelly Rawlings, the new education emissary for The Creative Beauty Group, is to introduce college students to the company’s different brands. Starting in March, Kelly will be teaching techniques from systems including Lashnv™, a lash lift system, and Entity Dip and Buff. Discover more about the systems via www.thecreativebeautygroup.co.uk

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NEW DATA reveals most frequently mentioned nail polish brands

By Helena Biggs | 14 February 2017

My Market Insight, a company that offers data, comment and analysis across various media platforms, has revealed which nail brands are featured most in consumer publications. Analysing the print, online and social media channels of consumer magazines, the data revealed that Nails Inc had the most product mentions in print,…

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AWARD-WINNING BRAND unveils vacancies opportunities

By Kat Hill | 13 February 2017

The award-winning Hand & Foot Spa is looking for looking for franchisees for its mobile service, as well as both technicians and managers. The company, which was awarded the 2012 Scratch Star for Nail Salon of the Year: Independent for its Chelsea flagship, is expanding to meet demand. Delivering quality treatments to clients’ homes,…

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#MANIMONDAY 50 Shades of Grey nail art by Emily Yafai

By Helena Biggs | 13 February 2017

It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow and not only is it a day to show how much you care for your loved ones, but Fifty Shades Darker hits cinemas! The second in the Fifty Shades series stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson and is set to be super racy, and talented tech…

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CND™ nails shine at Jeremy Scott show

By Kat Hill | 13 February 2017

CND™ teamed up with designer, Jeremy Scott, to create a striking look for his Fall/Winter runway at New York Fashion Week. After nearly a decade-long hiatus, CND™ was reunited with Jeremy Scott. This season also marked the official kickoff of CND™ ’s partnership with new Creative Ambassador and long-time Jeremy…

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MANCHESTER SPA unveils beauty services for guests with cancer

By Helena Biggs | 11 February 2017

The Spa at The Midland, a luxury city centre spa in Manchester, is now offering treatments to guests that are living with or recovering from cancer. Beauty therapists were trained by Wellness for Cancer™, a non-profit educational foundation that provides cancer therapy training to spas and wellness facilities. In total,…

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GATHER NAIL ART ideas at OPI’s SS17 Trend Tour

By Helena Biggs | 10 February 2017

OPI has announced the return of its Trend Tour to two new venues in London and Manchester. Led by OPI guest artist and brand ambassador, Sophie Harris-Greenslade, each one-day event will reveal the latest nail art trends and how to create them. Sophie will be using OPI’s stunning Fiji collection and offer…

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STARRY NAIL ART worn by models for TommyxGiGi runway show

By Helena Biggs | 9 February 2017

It’s an event that’s taken Instagram by storm, and the paps were out for the TommyxGiGi show in Venice Beach, California. The collaboration is the second between model, GiGi Hadid, and Tommy Hilfiger, and reveals a sporty, beach ethos for spring 2017, and GiGi opened the show in a crop…

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SIMON JERSEY to dress Team GB for Winter Olympics

By Helena Biggs | 9 February 2017

Simon Jersey, a leading uniform supplier to the beauty industry, has been chosen to supply Team GB with its formalwear for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Having dressed the team for last year’s Olympic games in Rio, the brand has been asked once again to provide contemporary formalwear that will be…

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Brush up brows with ARDELL

By Kat Hill | 9 February 2017

Add something extra to your client’s service with Ardell’s Brow Perfecting Palette. Featuring three flattering, correcting colours and a highlighter, the kits also include a precise brush for expert application. The smudge-proof formula brighten up the eyes area, instantly fills in arches and defines brows. Shop all the Ardell range via Louella Belle…

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NOUVEAU LASHES update LVL treatment

By Helena Biggs | 8 February 2017

Nouveau Lashes has revealed a number of exciting changes to its LVL treatment after listening to feedback from its technicians. The updates include the following: Easy-post patch tests New patch test kits that can be easily popped in the post are now available. Each kit contains a patch test form,…

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