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…

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…

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…

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…

#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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Help clients relax with Scentered De-stress Gift Set

By Sophie Nutt | 15 November 2019

Scentered has launched a De-stress Gift Set just in time for Christmas, ideal for retailing to clients who are in need of some at-home relaxation. The De-stress duo features the De-stress Body & Hand Wash and the De-stress Body & Hand Lotion. The De-stress Body & Hand Wash features aloe…

The Gel Bottle Inc reveals six new nail shades inspired by the 1920s

By Scratch Staff | 11 November 2019

Add sparkle and shimmer to your nail kit with the six new soak off gel polish shades from The Gel Bottle Inc. The Art Deco collection is inspired by the 1920’s so clients can step into the 2020’s in style. Those that purchase the full set will receive a limited…

Create party ready nails with Artistic Nail Design Disco Nights, Festive Lights collection

By Sophie Nutt | 9 November 2019

Artistics Nail Design has revealed the Disco Nights, Festive Lights winter collection just in time for party season. The collection boasts an opulent colour palette reminiscent of disco days past, taking inspiration from the sequin-clad divas who ruled the dance floor. Featuring six festive shades, the collection includes: Yank My…

:Yours release winter collection designed by pros

By Kat Hill | 8 November 2019

Prepare for the festive flurry of appointments with speedy nail art designs from the :Yours winter collection. Launching next week via Sweet Squared, :Yours has added two new double-sided stamping plates: Christmas Gift and Under the Mistletoe. The two new plate designs come from nail techs from around the world,…