Posts by Alex Fox
Under 30s behind over 2,700 new beauty & hair businesses
The rise of the lockdown-preneur – under 30s behind over 2,700 new hairdressing and beauty treatment businesses. Under 30s account for four in 10 new businesses versus 30% three years ago and according to new data, the Covid-19 pandemic has propelled enterprising under 30s into starting over 2,700 new hairdressing and beauty treatment businesses in 2020.…
Read MoreEnter the Nailon nail artist great giveaway now!
Nail artists have a chance to take part in the biggest nails Give-Away this February. Prizes include … Afinia Dust Collector Staleks pro kit from Anna Popova Manicure smart kit from Zrinka Vuksan Bolancha Plus extra knowledge boosters with… Smart studio manicure class by Zrinka Vuksan Bolancha Nail Art treasury by Elena Maltseva One online…
Read MoreWorld’s top nail artist presents 3-hour free class
Widely acknowledged as one of the top nail artists in the world today, Elena Maltseva of Russia, is offering a free class for all nail techs in mixed media art practices. Made famous for her mixed media and fantasy structures, Elena Maltseva is much sought after to judge global nail competitions and as such is…
Read MoreTop Tech Jade Barber expands nail brand & systems
Back in July 2019 Jade Barber, an award-winning nail tech and industry educator, launched her own brand. Known as Nail and Beauty Excellence (NBE), this brand has been extended and adapted and now boasts an impressive catalogue of products, a growing base of nail tech followers and promises more is to come. Since its conception,…
Read MoreSalon safe: world’s 1st self-disinfecting door handle
A tech company has launched the world’s first smart self-disinfecting door handle, which can potentially eradicate millions of pathogens per building, save businesses thousands in cleaning costs and contribute to a post-COVID19 way of life. Swiss tech company, Tweaq launched its self-cleaning aluminium door handle, Touch 1, in November 2020 and customers can order now…
Read MoreSafari themed nail comp inspires techs in lockdown
It’s exciting and delighting to come across Facebook groups where support, unity and inspiration are the names of the game. Invited to judge a weekly nail competition for a nail group on Facebook, I, Alex Fox, was charmed by what I found when I got there. The FB group, Nails, Makeup and Beauty Tips and…
Read MoreArtistic Nail Design presents 2021 spring shades
Artistic Nail Design introduces the Sugar Free Spring 2021 collection. Sugar Free is all about embracing colour to the max while defying the need to stay sugary sweet. This collection is filled with delectable shades in crème, shimmer and frosted finishes that are guaranteed to make your manicure pop all season long. The Sugar Free…
Read MoreArtificial Nails: How to Reduce the Risk of Allergy?
Take note as The Cosmetics, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) shares practical ways to reduce allergy impacts in the nail space by Caroline Rainsford, head of scientific & environmental services at the CTPA We know that acrylate monomers, which are the starting materials in liquid & powder (L&P) and UV/LED gel nail systems, can sometimes…
Read More5 things I love about being a competition judge
Scratch chats to Denise Wright, who’s name is synonymous with nail competitions, about why she loves running & judging nail competitions 1: What it means to me Competitions have been an important part of my life since I started competing at the age of 24. From that very first competition I was smitten. I…
Read MoreMindful matters: power of positivity #2
Goodness me, is it February already? Where does the time go? The word February is taken from the Latin word ‘Februa’, meaning ‘to cleanse’. The Roman calendar month of Februarias was named for Februalia, a festival of purification and atonement. With this in mind, it’s my intention this month to help you cleanse your mind…
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