Nails & cancer: Your questions answered
While everyone can appreciate the benefits of a pamper, indulging those fighting cancer truly can be a rewarding experience. Here, experts answer your questions about caring for clients with cancer… What insurance requirements are there? “Speaking from the perspective of ABT, we offer one of the widest insurance covers available on…
OPI promotes Belinda Price to enhance nail education offerings
Esteemed nail aficionado, Belinda Price, has been promoted within her role at OPI education to help implement the brand’s new education strategy. Belinda, who scooped the Scratch Star Award for Educator of the Year 2014, is now OPI educator and capability co-ordinator, which sees an increased focus on the education…
MANI MONDAY: Bob’s Burgers
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! If you’ve ever watched the programme Bob’s Burgers then you will be just as obsessed as we are with this inspired design. The American sitcom follows Bob Belcher and his family as they run a burger restaurant – aptly named…
How to prepare for a nail competition
Industry veteran and seasoned nail judge, Catherine Wong, serves up reasons why you should compete – and how to prepare for a nail competition… “Competing pushes you out of your comfort zone and tests your limits. It makes you a better nail tech over time and earns you the achievements…
Hypoallergenic nail products launched to help reduce risk of allergy
Swedish nail brand, Ikon.IQ Nails, has unveiled a range of hypoallergenic nail products to reduce the risk of allergic reactions through nail services. According to the British Association of Dermatologists, the three main nail products ingredients that cause skin contact allergies are HEMA, HPMA and Ethyl Acrylate, so the IKON.IQ…
Cater to e-file needs with Americanails Pro-Series Ceramic Bits
Americanails has revealed its Pro-Series Ceramic Bits range to cater to every e-file need. Durable and easy to sanitise, this kit boasts a variety of bit shapes in hardwearing ceramic carbide. Available via www.americanails.com
Love Island’s Kaz Crossley announced as Kiss Products ambassador
ITV Love Island star, Kaz Crossley, has been named as the latest brand ambassador for Kiss Products. Kiss Products offers a vast range of strip lashes and press-on nails in a variety of styles to achieve a number of looks, and the reality star and make-up artist will be showcasing the…
MANI MONDAY: Gorgeous garnet
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We can’t help but drool over these elegant nails that boast the hue of this month’s birthstone. Radiating the shades of January’s garnet, this design features marbling, burnt orange glitter and a classic dark overlay. Courtesy of…
New initiative launched to champion better education in the beauty industry
Industry veteran, Sue Davies, has launched Nabuno, an organisation that will aid course choices for learners and champions great education providers. “Nabuno (pronounced na-boo-no) is a dedicated education website for the nail, hair and beauty industries,” reveals Sue, who scooped the Scratch Star for Services to the Nail Industry 2017.…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Chelsea O’Connor, Nails By Chelsea
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, wears a bold look seeing bright pink hues and a white diamond feature nail teamed with embellishments and lashings of glitter. “I created this design using Pink-a-holic, which is my all time favourite pink,…
LeChat reveals global expansion plans & two new team members
Nail care brand, LeChat, has revealed plans to increase its global presence and enhance its education offerings in 2019 – so has employed two new executives to assist. Herman Paez has joined the company at its headquarters in Hercules, California, as global sales director. In this capacity, he will bring…
Create overlays & French looks with IBD Control Gel
IBD has introduced a pro-hybrid gel that ‘conquers the complexities of hard gel and acrylics in a simple, premixed tube.’ Control Gel is an LED/UV compatible formula for overlays and extensions. Use with the Control Gel Solution and IBD Control Gel Brush to create such styles with ease. Self-levelling, it…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen M Brown, Sanctuary In The City
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen M Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, has revealed that alternative festive designs have been favoured by her clients this season: throwing out the greens and reds. “Not everyone whats red, gold and green nails at Christmas. These…
Cleanse & hydrate feet with IBD’s first pedicure range
Nail care brand, IBD, has launched a four-step pedicure range to heighten a client’s treatment experience. The range incorporates Australian Pink Clay to detoxify and deeply cleanse the feet, as well as gently exfoliate. Enriched with minerals and antioxidants, it also moisturises and regenerates stressed, rough soles for a tip-top…
Advance your nail skills at the NSI University
NSI‘s global education team will be heading to Manchester in June to host NSI UK‘s University. The intense three-day training event will hone and enhance the skills of qualified nail techs with a minimum of six months experience in acrylic or gel. A spokesperson for the brand comments: “Learn the…
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