The Unicorn’s Den reveals festive nail art glitter mixes
Add glimmer to your seasonal nail designs with the latest launch from nail art brand, The Unicorn’s Den. Comprising 12 glitters, the Tinsel Town collection includes a mix of festive colours in two glitter cuts. The line-up sees six tinsel mixes and six matching fine mixes in the following colours:…
Stay on trend with Artistic Nail Design’s winter nail colour collection
Artistic Nail Design has unveiled its Decked Out Dandy Winter 2020 collection. Decked Out Dandy features six fiery shades inspired by the European trend, Teddy Girl. Each is available in Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution Reactive Nail Lacquer and Perfect Dip Powder. The shades are: REDwardian –…
Indulge cuticles with NAF! Stuff’s 2 winter scented oils
NAF! Stuff Pro has introduced cuticle oils for the festive season in two tantalising scents; ‘Gingerbread’ and the rich and fruity ‘Winter Berries’. Both scents may prove popular with clients as they prepare for the festive holidays and will make great additions to any nail desk and retail area. Although the…
How to make the most of seasonal events in the salon
Thanh Vu, managing director of four Dream Nails salons, reveals how and why you should make the most of seasonal events in the calendar… I thoroughly enjoy writing for Scratch as it gives me time to sit and reflect on Dream Nails as a business and helps carve out a clear…
Shine Bright with 15 limited edition OPI nail shades
Add sparkle and shine to nails with the Shine Bright collection from OPI. Featuring Swarovski® elements, the 15 shades include three special glitter hues – each available in Nail Lacquer, Infinite Shine and GelColor formulas. Rich velvety tones of pink, mauve, burgundy, and golden brown (Snowfalling for You, This Shade…
Sparkle this Christmas with 6 stunning Halo Gel Polish shades
Catch eyes and sparkle this festive season with six stunning Halo Gel Polish shades from Pure Nails. The All Wrapped Up Collection has every party-perfect look nailed with the likes of gorgeous green Garland, rich red Candy Cane, decadent brown Mince Pie, golden Prosecco, silver Frosty and ice blue Silent…
Toast the festivities with CND™ Cocktail Couture collection
CND™ has launched Cocktail Couture; its Christmas 2020 collection comprising a range of luxurious and indulgent shades. The elegant six-piece collection embodies deep reds, a stunningly rich gold and a sophisticated emerald green for creating lavish nail looks this season. Available in both CND Shellac™ and CND Vinylux™ formulas, the…
CND™ brings back Shellac™ in Ruby Ritz for festive season
CND™ has brought back the fan favourite Shellac™ shade Ruby Ritz in time to add sparkle to clients’ nails for the festive season. Available exclusively from Sweet Squared, Ruby Ritz is a rich red shade topped with thousands of sparkles, ideal for party season and Christmas nail appointments. Here, CND™ education ambassador Victoria…
MANI MONDAY: Cherry Christmas
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! T minus two days until the big day! While we love a classically Christmas nail design, we fell head over heels for this chic look by Sophie Goodwin of Sophie Scott Nails. Featuring a sculpted French tip…
Salon retail sales soar throughout December
Retail sales are the main driver of December’s revenue for beauty salons, according to research conducted by Phorest Salon Software. Analysing over 6,000 salons in the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, Finland and Germany, Phorest has found that retail sales have brought 107% more revenue to salons compared to the rest…
NHBF explores what the Queen’s Speech means for salons
The Queen has outlined the government’s plans for future legislation with over 30 Bills to be introduced by this Parliament. Topics include Brexit, immigration, the environment, infrastructure, tips, education and training; as well as the government’s plans to increase the National Living Wage (NLW) and reform business rates. Here, the…
How to succeed in the run-up to Christmas
Sharon Sandhu, Category Manager for Nails at Salon Services UK & Ireland, explores key pointers to ensure you stay on top of your game this festive season… With so many festive parties, meals and get-togethers happening over the Christmas period, nail salons are undoubtedly seeing a rise in bookings as…
MANI MONDAY: Hey puddin’
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! T-minus nine days until Santa makes a visit! So we’re throwing some more festive nail art designs your way in the lead up to the big day. We’re in love with these fabulously festive nails, seeing super…
Indulge clients with BeautyPro Spa At Home Gift Set
Encourage clients to practice a spot of self care in the comfort of their own home this winter with the BeautyPro Spa At Home Gift Set. The gift set includes a range of sheet masks ideal for a luxurious spa treatment at home or for prepping skin before a night…
How to encourage product sales in the run up to Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so be sure to utilise the season of goodwill by making the most of your retail offerings. An easy way to generate some extra revenue across the busy party season, dress up retail areas with festive decorations and irresistible products to catch…
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