Louella Belle announces recycling scheme for beauty product bottles
Louella Belle, distributor of professional hand, nail and foot care products, has launched RecycLeBelle, a recycling scheme for old product bottles. The company is accepting the likes of nail polish bottles, cuticle oil bottles and gel polish bottles from any brand – not just those from Louella Belle‘s distribution portfolio.…
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Vampy winter nails: A how-to guide
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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Why & how to take care of yourself at the nail desk
Many nail techs go home after a long day with aches and pains in their hands, shoulders and back. A tech’s hands are vital for performing the job, yet too many of us often neglect caring for them as we should. Proper posture and improved ergonomics can help reduce these…
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MANI MONDAY: Rainbow flames
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Will we ever get bored of flame nail designs? Probably not – and especially when they’re in the neon hues of the rainbow! Queen of flame nail art, Miss Betty Rose, knows exactly how to put a…
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Orly reveals icy Arctic Frost nail colour collection for winter
Orly has revealed its shimmering Arctic Frost collection for a chic take on winter manicures. Available in Orly nail lacquer and Orly GelFX formulas, the six-piece collection includes: Below Zero Cold Shoulder Frost Smitten Gilded Glow Ice Breaker Snow Worries The collection features subtle shimmers, icy hues and full on…
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Create delectable nail looks with berry inspired nail collection
Pure Nails has added three new shades to its Halo Gel Polish range, each inspired by berries and perfect for winter manis and pedis. The Very Berry collection features Cranberry and Raspberry; two stunning and sophisticated crèmes, and Winterberry sees a shade with smatterings of sparkle in its formula. Halo…
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Katie Barnes expands nail tool range
Since the launch of the Katie Barnes Tool Range earlier this year, the KB Thickness Measuring Tool is the latest addition to the collection. Scratch Stars Nail Stylist of the Year 2019, Katie Barnes, has deigned the KB Thickness Measuring Calliper specifically for precise measuring of nail enhancement thickness. The tool…
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Why it’s important to declare your tips from clients
Nail techs and beauty therapists reportedly have the seventh lowest paid job in the UK. However, the job roles often come with bonuses that aren’t aways considered; TIPS. A tip is a sum of money given by customers for a service they have received. Many don’t consider tips as an…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jodie May Evans, Nail Envy
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jodie May Evans, of Nail Envy, reveals winter glitters have been popular with her clients recently. “Since the release of the Mythical Glitters from The Nail Team, I have had so many clients choose them. In this design I…
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East London nail event helps raise awareness of modern slavery
Nail artist and Scratch Stars Awards 2019 finalist, Delia Turville, joined forces with beauty therapist, Vanessa John-Baptiste of Greek Butterfly Beauty and Le Skin Consultancy for a pop up beauty evening in East London. The event offered personnel from local businesses the chance to get pampered in return for a…
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