Studex ear & nose piercing training courses endorsed by HABIA
Manufacturer of ear and nose piercing equipment and education provider, Studex UK, has announced that it has gained training endorsement from HABIA (Hair And Beauty Industry Authority). HABIA champions high-quality education, and its endorsement means that both Studex UK‘s ear and nose piercing training programmes are aligned with the most…
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Add a velvet effect to nail styles with Gelish’s Pure Velvet Magnet Gel Polish
Feel the force of four multi-dimensional cat-eye glitters that leave an opulent velvet-looking effect when manipulated with a magnet with Gelish’s Pure Velvet Magnet Gel Polish. From soft, subtle waves to sharp, contrasting lines, there are a multitude of nail art opportunities with each Pure Velvet gel polish and the…
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Liz McKeon launches international coaching programme to support salon success
Business expert & International Business School founder, Liz McKeon, has launched The Successful Salon Formula: a programme that helps salon owners achieve their goals. It comprises Liz’s ‘3G method’, a five-step method where ‘greatness’ is learned on how to excel as a boss, elevate the client experience and generate sales.…
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CND™ announces partnership with celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec, for Paris Fashion Week 2023
Taking place at the American Cathedral in Paris on September 28 2023, celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec, is working in partnership with CND™ as lead nail artist for the Christian Cowan 2023 Paris Fashion Week show. Leading New York Fashion Week shows every season since 2009, New York City-based nail artist,…
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Glossify sponsor David Koma show at London Fashion Week
Glossify was the proud sponsor of David Koma’s showcase at London Fashion Week 2023, which took place on 16 October. The nail brand supported the designer behind the scenes alongside leading industry names, including Charlotte Tilbury, Toni & Guy and 111SKIN. As the brand’s LFW debut, Glossify also took an…
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Beauty therapists, salons & organisations recognised in BABTAC & CIBTAC Awards 2023
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) returned to Fairmont Windsor Park on 17 September to host the annual BABTAC & CIBTAC Awards. 19 awards were presented, with the Specialist Salon of the Year accolade going to Scotland-based nail, lash and brow bar, The Nail Yard, while its…
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World’s Star Nail Artist launches online masterclasses to elevate the skills of fellow pros
Katy Pottle, winner of the first World’s Star Nail Artist (WSNA) competition, has launched online workshops and one-to-one masterclasses to help pros enhance their nail art skills. Channelling the nail techniques acquired over two decades in the industry and learned throughout her WSNA experience, each pre-recorded online workshop serves up…
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Help needed: Support the launch of a mask to aid client wellbeing
Clare Anderson, founder of Shared Beauty Secrets, the UK distributor of Lava Shells, has designed a Sensory Sleep Eye Mask to support the wellbeing of clients and provide a retail option for beauty pros. Anderson has launched a £10,000 Kickstarter campaign to advance development of the Sensory Sleep brand to…
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Take nail clients on a safari adventure with Halo’s 6 fun shades
Halo Gel Polish takes a trip to the Serengeti sunset with its six-piece collection, Safari Adventure. The collection features bright and bold hues inspired by the earth tones of a safari adventure. Offering easy application and high pigmentation, complete with a shiny finish, the collection features hues ranging from beautiful…
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The GelBottle Inc unveils HEMA-free nail enhancement system, ProForm™
The GelBottle Inc has launched ProForm™, a HEMA-free file-off hard gel system designed to help techs build, sculpt, extend and repair nails. With the strength of L&P acrylic and flexibility of gel, each ProForm™ tube can create up to 30 nail styles and offers three to four weeks’ wear. Seven…
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CND™ serves up runway nail looks at 16Arlington’s SS24 London Fashion Week show
Session nail tech, Sylvie Macmillan, headed to London Fashion Week to create intricate and dramatic nails for the 16Arlington SS24 show, using CND™ products. The fashion brand, 16Arlington, is known for its dramatic fashion style and with a set brief, Sylvie created nail looks to match. “Feathers are synonymous with…
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Get autumn-ready with Artistic Nail Design’s 6-piece collection
Are your clients starting to request autumn hues? Prepare for the autumnal season with Artistic’s Away We Go collection. Inspired by the thrill of travel and adventure, from darker, deep hues to lighter, colourful shades, Artistic’s Away We Go collection comprises six shades ready for the season of crisper temperatures…
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Create nails that flash & sparkle with Gelish’s Flash Glam
Elevate your mani/pedi game and achieve Instagram-worthy nailfies this season with Gelish’s Flash Glam. Compact sparkle in each of the six Flash Glam shades which serve up a stunning nail overlay – and the ante is upped when a camera flash ignites the glamour. “These glitters are out of this…
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Add A Touch Of Darkness to nail styling this AW23 with Nail & Beauty Excellence
Nail and Beauty Excellence, the pro nail brand founded and directed by multi-award-winning nail tech and Scratch Stars L&P Tech of the Year 2023 finalist, Jade Barber, has unveiled its A Touch Of Darkness collection. Featuring six dark autumnal Gel Excellence hues, including a striking navy, an enchanting deep forest…
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UK government launches consultation into unregulated cosmetic procedures
The UK government is seeking people and business’ views on how to make non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including Botox, laser hair removal and dermal fillers, safer for consumers. The consultation: the government’s first-ever on aesthetic procedures, is running for eight weeks (closing 28 October) and will be used to shape a…
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