Posts by Alex Fox
Marian Newman named in 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List
UK nail industry pioneer and trailblazer, Marian Newman, has been named on the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours list and been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM). Announced 10 October with around another 449 beneficiaries, Marian Newman is acknowledged for her outstanding contribution and exemplary service to the nail industry during her lifelong career and more specifically during the…
Read MoreEATOW opens weekly webinar for the BAME beauty & creative community
Eryca Freemantle (founder of Embracing All Tones of Women – EATOW) and her industry friends have launched Safe Space, a free webinar series. An open, non-judgemental, non-religious environment, this series is aimed at predominantly but not exclusively, B.A.M.E. individuals within the creative and beauty industries. It’s open to females and males over 18 years of…
Read MoreTake picture-perfect nail snaps with SmartPhoto phone case
Take top quality nailfies with the SmartPhoto Case; designedspecifically for creatives that need to take instant, quick and stunning photos of their work for uploading to social sites. With nail and tattoo artists in the forefront of his mind, inventor & CEO, Jan Derendal of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, devised a phone case that eliminates unwanted…
Read MoreFix, fill, shape & build nails with CND™ PlexiGel system
CND™ has launched PlexiGel, an enhancement system that offers solutions for broken, torn, chipped or flat nails. Serving up a speedy and simple way to repair nails, the system has been in laboratory development for over three years. “Every component of the system including the packaging was tested by nail professionals around the world, from…
Read MoreDark to Light; one tech’s journey to salvation
ANNA’S STORY as told to Alex Fox by Anna Lou AKA The Real Nail Addict “To fully comprehend the magnitude of what I am and have today, I must go back to the very beginning… “Going back to 13 years of age, I had an amazing mother that did everything she could to raise me…
Read MoreMavala captures tones from nature in 6-piece nail polish collection
Using a backdrop of cities that come to life in the autumn for its inspiration, Mavala, the natural nailcare brand developed in Geneva since 1958, has released its autumnal colour collection for 2020. The Charming collection, as it’s been christened, is a six-piece set pitching an earthy and elegant nod to the serene colours identified…
Read MoreZoya presents 12-piece Luscious nail lacquer range for autumn 2020
Zoya has released the Luscious collection for autumn 2020; a stunning arrangement of mixed finishes featuring shimmers, duo-tones, metallics and sultry dark creams. Whether you hanker for a classic deep red or prefer sparkling earthy shades, this collection evokes the alluring season of autumn as it captures the essence of the season in 12 splendid…
Read MoreFrom vehicle tech to nail tech: Louise Dennis shares her career story
Blending a man’s world with a woman’s most of her working life, gives mobile nail tech and freelance educator, Louise Dennis of LouD Nail Design in Colchester, a unique perspective on life and a strong opinion on government thinking and direction during the 2020 corona crisis. After deciding A Level Art & Fashion was not…
Read MorePink Grapefruit cuticle oil joins NAF! Stuff Pro collection
NAF! Stuff Pro has added the punchy Pink Grapefruit scent to its range of cuticle oils. A mood balancing and stress reducing scent, this zingy, citrus aroma is available in a handbag-friendly 3.5ml pen; the perfect addition to any nail tech’s retail offering. Its uplifting and refreshing fragrance is also available in a 30ml bottle…
Read MoreNail art: Floral expressionism with Anna Sikora
Creating Realistic Flowers with Anna Sikora Clients can’t seem to get enough of flower designs. So, with this in mind, the latest course to join the Beauty2Trs nail menu is with Anna Sikora. Anna’s course showcases the creation of a bouquet of floristic decorations that are currently proving popular among stylists. These designs are perfect…
Read MoreSupport #dutytohelpbeauty by Completing Survey
As a professional working with the beauty industry Ria-Jaine Lincoln (lash & nail tech & beauty industry accountant) knows how exciting it was getting back to business when close contact services resumed, but we can’t forget that there are many businesses that are either not open or are now starting to see gaps in the…
Read MoreLondon creates alliance to wake up economy
We stayed at home. We stood still and took stock of the world around us. Then we stepped into action; wrote risk assessments, changed the way we clean, work, walk, shop and socialise. Salons, pubs, cafés and zoos opened in staggered series and at last schools are welcoming our young ones back into the fold,…
Read MoreScratch pays its respects to Joseph Pham
It is with sadness that the industry says goodbye to one of its personalities and pioneers. Highly skilled in technique, Joseph was a master at sharing information, bringing techs together and educating internationally with a light-hearted and fun nature that was insatiable. We are sorry to say goodbye to you so soon, Joseph, and send…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Nail Art Comp Now Open
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month for October 2020, Sam Biddle has launched a month-long nail art competition for the whole of September. It’s free to enter, although a donation to Breast Cancer Research by entrants via the link on Sam’s website is welcome! With prizes to the value of £250, the winners will…
Read MoreCovid-Safe USA Nail Event Proves Huge Success
Running successfully for 10 years now, the Nail Camp events, organised in the USA by Jessica Briarmoon, have been a mecca for techs that desire a four-day break that’s all about – nails. For 2020, the April-scheduled event was moved just two weeks before being held when Maryland was locked down. “The original date…
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