Hayley Winder nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley Winder, Hair, Nails & Beauty Educator

By Sophie Nutt | 10 December 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder, Hair, Nails & Beauty Educator, reveals Christmas glitters have been popular with her clients recently. “This design is proving popular due to its classic Christmas colour palette and people love this particular glitter combination…

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Dailynailspa

MANI MONDAY: Under the mistletoe

By Sophie Nutt | 9 December 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Christmas nail designs are out in full force, with clients sporting fully festive sets or making a subtle nod to the joyous season. Social media is now bursting with Christmas nail looks created by talented techs, with…

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Kirsty Coltman nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kirsty Coltman, Glamour and Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 8 December 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kirsty Coltman, of Glamour and Nails, wears a chic silver, black and red design to ease herself into Christmas. “This set was created using the CJP Acrylic system. I was desperate to use some of the new colours in Smashed…

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Lecenté Create glitters

Lecenté adds four glitter gel polishes to Create collection

By Helena Biggs | 8 December 2019

Lecenté has added four stunning glitter gel polishes to its winter collection, London Calling.  Get jazz hands waving with the sparkling shades, which are each named after iconic locations in the London theatre district; Palladium, Shaftesbury Avenue, West End and Theatre Royal. The Lecenté Create soak off system promises strength…

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Create seasonal nail looks with the Essence Glitter Festive Collection

By Sophie Nutt | 6 December 2019

Essence Glitter has revealed it’s Festive Collection of nail art foils and glitter just in time for the Christmas rush. The Festive Collection is crammed full of classic colours and includes five new glitters: Superstar Party Nights Green Gables Red Robin Golden Eye Alongside the collection of glitters, Essence Glitter…

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Emoki Nails reveals Christmas cuticle oils

By Sophie Nutt | 6 December 2019

Emoki Nails has revealed three new fragrances of cuticle oils in time for Christmas, with hints of shimmer and glitter specifically for the magical season. The new cuticle oils include: Gingerbread, Baby – The sweet and spicy smell of gingerbread with a hint of glitter Eau D’Elf – Minty and…

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Peacći Christmas Collection

Sparkle this season with Peacći Christmas collection

By Kat Hill | 4 December 2019

Help clients feel festive and party ready with the new Peacći Christmas collection. Seeing six super-luxe glitters, the new additions were inspired by some of The Gel Bottle Inc’s most popular gel polishes. Scroll down to see the new shades swatched! The new shades include: Soho – a dark and sultry…

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Suzanne Edge nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 3 December 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals icy blue and white designs have been popular with her clients recently. “This design is and will continue to get more popular on the run up to Christmas. Icy blues and whites are…

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Laura Easby

MANI MONDAY: Cute Christmas

By Sophie Nutt | 2 December 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! It’s officially December, which means there is no holding back when it comes to festive nail designs. Laura Easby has stolen our hearts and fired up our festive feels with this super cute Christmas design featuring hand…

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Christmas stock

How to manage stock this Christmas

By Sophie Nutt | 28 November 2019

When it comes to selecting your seasonal stock, preparation and a plan is key. “At this time of year, Christmas shopping is at the forefront of everyone’s minds,” explains Rachel Cock, Salon Services’ commercial director. “It’s the perfect time to push your retail offering as gifts for your customers to…

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How to jazz up your retail display this Christmas

By Sophie Nutt | 27 November 2019

Never underestimate the power of an eye-catching and enticing seasonal retail display! Investing in festive decorations is something that has proven to be key in boosting business performance during the Christmas period. Christmas Tree World has revealed that 59% of UK consumers surveyed would spend more money in a leisure…

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Winter tanning

How to maximise tanning treatment bookings this party season

By Scratch Staff | 26 November 2019

The experts at Sienna X explain why you should plan your marketing to maximise party season tanning… “Now is the perfect time to start planning for the upcoming Christmas season and think about how you can maximise appointments over the coming months. “Talk to your clients and use the run up…

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Metta Salon Services trends

Vampy winter nails: A how-to guide

By Metta Francis | 25 November 2019

Once it gets cold outside, many choose to retire their bright polishes in favour of darker, edgier winter nail colours. Gelish’s ‘Black Cherry Berry’ shade is ideal for clients embracing the change in season; the perfect combination of sexy and vampy. When paired with a smattering of glitzy Swarovski crystals…

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How to boost voucher sales during the Christmas period

By Scratch Staff | 23 November 2019

Liz McKeon, beauty business expert at www.lizmckeon.com, reveals her top tips for boosting voucher sales… The Christmas Season is always an opportune time of the year to make some profit for your beauty salon or spa and to increase beauty retail sales. Selling gift vouchers or gift cards is a great way…

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Artic Wear

Add sparkle to nail services with Jessica Phēnom Arctic Wear collection

By Kat Hill | 22 November 2019

Gerrard International has revealed three new Jessica Phēnom shades for the party season. The Arctic Wear collection colours are available individually or retail-ready gift sets. The sets include one of the new shades, as well as Phēnom Base Coat and Finale Shine Top Coat. The three new colours include: Fa…

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