Nail Gaga welcomes two new educators
Nail Gaga has welcomed two new talented nail technicians to its education team. The two new educators are Kerry Evans and Lisa Tanner-Marshall. Kerry joins the team from Wales with a wealth of teaching and salon experience, while Lisa is based in Blackpool and offers a salon-based training experience with…
MANI MONDAY: Chic florals
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Are clients not willing to fully commit to the dark, warming hues that autumn brings? Offer lighter nail looks that are still suitable for fall by incorporating negative space designs and nude tones into your services. We…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Becky Wicks
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Talentech tech, Becky Wicks, reveals that 3D encapsulated flowers have been popular with her clients recently. “Encapsulated 3D flowers have been so popular with my clients lately, they like that it makes the simplest of designs stand out. “I…
MANI MONDAY: Black heart
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! As autumn approaches and crisp weather calls for winter coats, make the most of seasonal shades with chic nail art. We love this design created by the talented tech behind @oi_nail, seeing a matte black overlay and…
Carlton Professional opens beauty cash and carry store
Carlton Professional, beauty equipment manufacturer, has opened a dedicated professional, beauty-only cash and carry store. Officially opening October 1, the store is based at the company’s head office in Lancing, the trade-only store offers an array of beauty products, from skincare, lash and brow, to nails treatment, tanning and a…
Sheffield salon stars in E4’s Super Salon TV show
Sheffield-based salon, the StyleBar, is opening it’s doors to the nation by starring in it’s own reality TV series on E4, revealing the trials and triumphs that come with running such a business. Inspired by the sheer size of the salon, the TV series has been dubbed The Super Salon and the…
MANI MONDAY: Wild thing
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Animal print is everywhere at the minute with both high fashion and highstreet retailers embracing the likes of leopard and zebra prints across collections. Offer clients a taste of the trend to compliment or stylishly clash with…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sara Wilfred, Sara’s Nail & Lash Boutique
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sara Wilfred, of Sara’s Nail & Lash Boutique, reveals that the simple but glamorous combination of bright pink hues and holographic feature nails have been popular with her clients recently. “This design shouts summer – and we don’t have…
How to use Facebook features to benefit your beauty business
Marketing and nails expert, Theresa Cientanni, reveals how to use Facebook features on your business page… If you have a business, you’re bound to be one of the 307 million Europeans on Facebook. And rightly so – the platform is crucial to your social media marketing strategy, and with five new…
Expand your product range with CJP Nail Systems
CJP Nail Systems is proving popular with nail pros nationwide, seeing an L&P system at its core with an array of coloured powders that leaves customers and techs alike spoilt for choice. Founded by Jemma Porch in late 2015, CJP also offers the highly pigmented, super durable C Jel P range,…
Salon in the Spotlight: GirlHub Nail, Beauty & Tanning Salon, Bury
After her personal life change forever, Emma Singleton decided it was time for a change and time to chase her dream. “I’ve been doing nails for 13 years alongside being a HR consultant,” explains Emma. “In September 2016, I had my first child and in December that year decided it…
Billie Faiers shares beauty tips and tricks as new brand ambassador for Kiss Products
We caught up with TV personality and reality star, Billie Faiers, after her recent appointment as the new brand ambassador for Kiss products… How did your partnership with Kiss come about? It all happened really naturally, I’ve always loved Kiss eyelashes and I’ve become such a fan of these nails now, especially…
Notting Hill Carnival performers to receive free Semilac manicures
Semilac UK is offering complimentary manicures to performers at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. The UV hybrid treatments at Mayfair Aesthetics & Beauty and Knightsbridge Advanced Beauty are worth up to £50 and are subject to availability on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 August. Semilac UK CEO, Monika Shine, who recently scooped…
Why your Facebook ads aren’t working & how to fix them
Tom Ferris, owner of Blackwell Ferris Marketing, reveals why your Facebook adverts aren’t generating much response – and what to do about it… I spend around an hour to two hours a day on Facebook groups that are full of salon owners and technicians like you. I thoroughly enjoy being involved…
MANI MONDAY: National prosecco day
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! There’s never been a better excuse to enjoy a glass of fizz, as today marks national prosecco day! To celebrate, we’ve been eyeing up some gorgeous golden nails and love this glamorous design by talented tech Margarita…
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