Salon system cleansing range

Maintain hygiene levels with Salon System sanitisation products

By Sophie Nutt | 28 September 2020

Salon System has launched sanitisation products including Hand Cleansing Gel and Nail+File Cleansing Spray. The Salon System Hand Cleansing Gel is no-rinse and ideal for use before all beauty services, as it contains 70% alcohol to protect hands and eliminate germs while killing 99.9% of bacteria. What’s more, the cleansing…

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Instagram Stories integral to influencer marketing

By Sophie Nutt | 26 September 2020

Instagram Stories are integral to influencer marketing, a report by Tribe Dynamics has found. In its 2020 Influencer Brand Survey Report, the tracking service reported that close to 80% of brands agreed posting on Instagram stories had ‘significantly’ impacted influencer content about their brand. The research also discovered that more than 60%…

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Autumn forestry inspires seasonal Crystalac collection

By Sophie Nutt | 25 September 2020

Crystal Nails has launched its autumn/winter 2020 3-Step Crystalac collection, turning to nature for its inspiration. The eight-piece gel polish collection sees a palette of light and dark reds and green hues, including the shades: 3S133 Stonecrop 3S134 Avocado 3S135 Cactus 3S136 Fern 3S137 Youngberry 3S138 Cinnamon Plum 3S139 Turkish…

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Hilary Hall steps down as NHBF chief executive

By Kat Hill | 25 September 2020

Chief executive of National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), Hilary Hall will be retiring on 30 September after seven years with the industry association. The decision to retire was originally shared with the NHBF board early this year but was then delayed due to coronavirus. Richard Lambert has been appointed…

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Isalon software

iSalon adds ‘Track & Trace’ report feature for easy safe practice

By Sophie Nutt | 25 September 2020

Salon software company, iSalon, has added a range of updates to its platform to fulfil the needs of businesses working to government guidelines in accordance with the Covid-19 pandemic. Track & Trace During the pandemic, salons have had to adapt quickly, adhering to guidelines set down by the government to…

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Just Wax Advanced Hot Wax Cream launches for a gentle service

By Sophie Nutt | 23 September 2020

Salon System has added a new product to its Just Wax Expert range; Advanced Hot Wax Cream, ideal for those clients flying off on a last-minute summer holiday. Suitable for in-salon and mobile usage, the Advanced Hot Wax Cream offers therapists a high quality, affordable waxing solution in a cream…

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Zoya gelie cure

Remedy damaged nails with Zoya Gelie-Cure

By Sophie Nutt | 23 September 2020

Zoya has launched Gelie-Cure – a three-step system to treat and protect damaged nails. What’s more, the system creates an ideal foundation for colour application, boasting a smooth finish. Comprising Rescue Serum, Repair Base and Naked Gelie, the system is an addition to Zoya’s Naked Manicure range for natural nails.…

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Yours fantastic fall

Elevate autumnal nail art with :Yours Fantastic Fall collection

By Sophie Nutt | 22 September 2020

:Yours has launched its Fantastic Fall collection, including three new double-sided stamping plates, five stamping polishes and five sparkly nail pigments. Featuring on-trend shades and autumnal art, the collection is ideal for creating seasonal nail looks easily. The range comprises: :Yours Fantastic Fall Stamping Plates These three double-sided stamping plates…

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Coronavirus: Nail & beauty salons must display NHS QR code by 24 September

By Helena Biggs | 22 September 2020

Nail & beauty businesses and barbershops in England and Wales must register for an official NHS QR code and display the official NHS QR poster from 24 September 2020. The code allows for clients to be contacted quickly and easily should a fellow client or staff member in a salon…

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Coronavirus: Tighter penalties announced for those not following rules

By Helena Biggs | 22 September 2020

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has today (22 September) announced tighter penalties for those not complying with government measures to curb coronavirus. The move follows a dramatic increase in the transmission rate of coronavirus, and the possible onset of a second wave in the UK. In a parliamentary speech, he touched…

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Pink Grapefruit cuticle oil joins NAF! Stuff Pro collection

By Alex Fox | 21 September 2020

NAF! Stuff Pro has added the punchy Pink Grapefruit scent to its range of cuticle oils. A mood balancing and stress reducing scent, this zingy, citrus aroma is available in a handbag-friendly 3.5ml pen; the perfect addition to any nail tech’s retail offering. Its uplifting and refreshing fragrance is also…

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Be retail-ready with Mad Beauty Friends collection

By Sophie Nutt | 21 September 2020

Marking 25 years after the iconic TV programme first aired, Mad Beauty has teamed up with Warner Brothers to create a Friends-themed beauty gifting range. The range sees a variety of retail-ready products, including: Wearable Lip Balm – this moisturising lip balm can be pinned onto clothes to be worn as…

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Indigo nails guilty

Complement autumn looks with Indigo Nails’ 9-piece Guilty gel polish collection

By Helena Biggs | 21 September 2020

Indigo Nails Lab has unveiled its autumn 2020 gel polish collection, Guilty. Designed for self-confident, active women, the Guilty range features nine diverse nail shades for a bold finish to complement seasonal looks. Available as a complete collection or individually from 25 September 2020, the shades include the hot red…

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Murad water gel

Cater to oily & blemish-prone skin types with Murad Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel

By Sophie Nutt | 20 September 2020

Murad has lunched Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel; an oil-free, non-comedogenic gel moisturiser to instantly soothe, smooth and hydrate the skin. Ideal for oily and blemish-prone skin, the purifying lightweight hydrator hydrator uses Quorum Sensing Technology with Korean red pine extract to disrupt the bacteria-breakout connection. It helps to minimise impurities…

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Covid-19 pandemic prompts rise in use of skincare products

By Sophie Nutt | 18 September 2020

More U.S women are using skincare products compared to 12 months ago, according to research from The NPD Group. Close to 40% of skincare users reported using products more often now than in 2019. The use of standard products, such as cleansers and moisturisers, as well as treatments including exfoliators,…

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