Posts by Alex Fox
The ‘Be Daring’, ‘Be You’, ‘Be Kind’ nail brand NailKind has launched 6 happy new summer lacquers
NailKind has launched its latest colour collection – All You Need is Fun. With a focus on positivity, these six new shades are designed to uplift, boost creativity and kick start your happy hormones – as your eyes drink in their shades. When having fun, happy feel-good hormones are released – and at Nail Kind,…
Read MoreNail Knowledge, digital masterclasses of essential theory for nail professionals, is now endorsed by Habia
As many in the nail industry acknowledge and tirelessly promote the power of education, the team at Nail Knowledge (NK) punches the air with gusto and is thrilled to announce it’s achieved Habia CPD Endorsed Provider status. “It’s really important that this education platform has been acknowledged by an organisation such as Habia,” enthuses Marian…
Read MoreNational Occupational Standards for (NOS) are approved for Nails
Habia has announced that the recent review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Nails has been approved and published by the Government. As part of the Habia’s standard setting role, it worked with industry employers to form the Expert Working Group, who’s remit was to review the existing NOS, then update and agree the…
Read MoreThe #2 Emi Design Capsule 2021 kit for neo-futuristic nail art has been released
The second EMI Design capsule kit has been launched for 2021. With a 2021 ‘neo-futuristic’ theme, this new design box beings a new spin on creating futuristic geometric nail art designs. The concept behind the capsule box is to give nail artists a guide to how they can use colours that can’t be combined with…
Read MoreWant to be a better nail stylist? Cultivate your clever with a 5-day bootcamp or 10-week intensive nail masterclass
Nail champion, expert, educator & mentor – Ela Loszczyk has crafted a series of classes, workshops & bootcamps all focused on the nail professional for a career enhancement injection. People say that one small thing or decision can change your whole life in an instant. Well it’s true. Here’s my story… I had my nails…
Read MoreThe Federation of Nail Professionals speaks out against short, unaccredited courses that are damaging the nail industry
I Know! Let’s have a race to the bottom? Or should we reboot industry education… by Marian Newman BEM, Chair of The FNP – Federation of Nail Professionals If it wasn’t bad enough that the industry is inundated with short courses that are ‘not fit for purpose’, now we have people fraudulently selling courses that…
Read MoreEco-trendy nail brand Kure Bazaar introduces 3 spring nail shades
Calling itself eco-trendy, the Kure Bazaar nail range promises a journey through colour with an eco-slant. Unveiling its Spring 2021 collection of three new shades, the brand still impresses its values upon the world of beauty, claiming its eco-friendly formula has been led by research into a technological innovation that allows for significant reduction in…
Read MoreEco nail glitters herald Spring fever on the Sweet shop shelves with 3 new nail art product offerings
Spring Fever is alive and kicking at :YOURS and now adorning the retail Sweet shop shelves at Sweet Squared. With four Spring stamping polishes – trade £4.95/€6.95 Each (+VAT)/ trade £19.80/€25.80 Collection (+VAT) YELLOW DAFFODIL – soft yellow hue GREEN MINT – mint green PINK BLOSSOM – delicate pink PINK ROSE – sparkling pink These polishes…
Read MoreBrush with the brave: Nailympia Estonia is now open for registrations for its live streamed & online submission categories
Organiser, Viktoria Prihodko, has announced that Nailympia Estonia 2021 registration is open. This edition of Nailympia is the largest held to date and with therefore present the largest and most sensational judging panel ever seen bridging 50 nail experts & artists from 22 countries. Presenting nine live streamed competitions alongside 13 online submissions, the second…
Read MoreNurture a healthy state of mind by surrounding yourself with a great support network: all you need is love
All you need is love…global nail artist, educator & mentor Alisha Rimando shares her tekking truth I can’t tell you how many times along my journey I’ve wanted to quit! It’s so easy to just stop. STOP! Stop the stress, the pressure, the sleepless nights, the long days, the research, the frustration. Just STOP it…
Read MoreInterior designer, Haz Dean highlights more than 10 ideas to help flow your salon layout & get your retail right
On deciding to open a salon, and after securing investment and budgeting, the first step is to look for appropriate premises in the right location for your client demographic. The next stage is then the most exciting…designing the salon layout and style. The salon’s design entails considering a host of elements starting with drawing up…
Read MoreAnnouncing Season 8: Nails Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA): Taking applications now & open to all nail artists
NTNA Season 8 is an online nail art and design competition that puts the world’s most talented nail professionals in the spotlight. After seven exciting seasons, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) has returned. With the aim to elevate the next generation of nail professionals, the competition is presented by NAILS in partnership with CND™,…
Read MoreThe cost of beauty – make-up wipes: made of plastic, don’t biodegrade, block sewers, unkind to skin – time for a rethink
We’re flushing away or binning an astonishing 11 billion wet wipes every year, which can take up to 100 years to biodegrade. BusinessWaste.co.uk, waste management specialist, is concerned about the volume of waste being created by used make-up wipes and says as a nation, we need to change our ways. “Make-up wipes are the quickest…
Read MoreInspirational nail tech, Maya Velkova tells of her will to succeed while living with a lifelong disability that could have held her back
‘Be a flamingo in a flock of pigeons’. That sounds great doesn’t it! Yet how does, ‘be a pigeon in a flock of flamingos‘, sound? From my perspective, when being a pigeon one can create great inner strength. In each and every one of us there is some weakness, which might lead us to stop…
Read MoreSilver-ion technology for self-cleaning shared surfaces for salon door handles & hand rails
UK firm, SDA Cleanzone, sees boom in demand for innovative self-cleaning antimicrobial surfaces since businesses seek to open safely. SDA Cleanzone, based in Manchester, has seen demand soar as companies install their antimicrobial surfaces to shared touch points in the workplace. MDs Adam Beaumont and Marc Carey are aiming to double the size of the…
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