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…
Read MoreAlkaline water: the secret to glowing skin
Cold air and central heating play havoc with the skin; fortunately we know that hydration from drinking water, cares for skin from the inside out and is key to good health. But did you know that you can take hydration to a new level with alkaline water? According to new research, alkaline water is the…
Read MoreTech Time: Who’s That Nail Girl…
Tech Time: Who’s That Nail Girl… Julia Sisu Age: 34 years Location: Portsmouth, UK Name of business: Nail Elegance Type of business: Salon Years doing nails: 8 years Trained with: Tatiana Litvinov, E.mi nails, Sergey Lavrukhin, Anita Podoba, Pearl Nails, Brillbird,Tienda lnternational, Tierra Serv, Elle Erre Nails and many nail courses online with different nail…
Read MoreMeet the handy nail desk gadget that can sanitise phones & keys
A handy little gadget for the home or the nail desk, the Kikkerland UVC portable sanitiser will clean up mobile phones, keys and your mask too. This lightweight portable box is USB powered and will sanitise via UVC rays in less than five minutes. Perfect for home use or on the nail desk to sanitise…
Read MoreHow to align your beauty regime to the lunar cycle
Lunar expert, Jutta Russell, offers advice on aligning your beauty regime to the cycles of the moon… For thousands of years, experts have studied the mystery and magic of the moon, from how each phase can effect our behaviour, mood and even our menstrual cycles. But did you know, the moon can also be used…
Read MoreJapanese spring/summer nail trends for 2021
The Japan Nailist Association (JNA) has released its spring/summer 2021 nail design trend. Named COSMOS – the trend’s theme is, Order & Harmony; Planet Earth of the Universe. The colours are blue and green. This latest nail design trend, which incorporates global fashion trends, is announced twice a year by the JNA Nail Trend Project…
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