Posts by Callie Iley
Elevate your management & leadership skills with Liz McKeon’s Management Training Programme
Beauty business expert and founder of the International Salon Business School, Liz McKeon, has announced the return of her Management Training Programme: Elevate Your Management and Leadership Skills, taking place in August 2023. Providing attendees with practical and easy-to-implement, business strategies and people management communication skills, the course covers a range of topics, including team…
Read MoreBehind the Brand: Meet the best friend duo behind Lovelle Salon Wear
Fashion-forward beauty therapist best friends, Nikki Hutchings & Sonia Ghag, designed a range of salon wear to suit the modern beauty pro without compromising on style or comfort. Beauty therapist duo, Nikki Hutchings and Sonia Ghag, met when their children started at school together. With both having an interest in fashion, the pair decided to…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Jasmine Wilson of Jazzy AF Nails
Achieving award-winning success after only a year in the nail industry, Jasmine Wilson of Jazzy AF Nails shares her love for channelling mindful creativity through her bright & bold, psychedelic nail styles. Jazz was hired as an apprentice in a local salon in Paisley in June 2022, taking her first client on August 4 2022,…
Read MoreThe results: Pro Beauty & The FNP nail competition, Dublin 2023
The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP) and Professional Beauty collaborated to host nail competitions at Professional Beauty & Hair Ireland on 28-29 May 2023, with eight categories taking place across the two days. Competition director & head judge, Jacqui O’Sullivan, headed up the competition alongside The FNP chair, Marian Newman and booth judge co-ordinator, Sean…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Kaitlyn Jay Studio, Newport, Wales
Wanting her Newport-based salon decor to reflect her own personal style, natural nail tech, Kaitlyn Jay, opted for an on-trend, neutral colour scheme. “I love the minimal vibe,” Kaitlyn beams. “It’s not necessarily outwardly unique, but it’s a total reflection of me, and I love it.” “The theme in my salon is calm and minimal,”…
Read MoreDavid Walker-Smith named as British Beauty Week ambassador
Returning for its fifth iteration, British Beauty Week 2023 looks to bring together brands, consumers, the press and policymakers to celebrate ‘The Power of Beauty’ and highlight its influence on a national and international scale. Taking place from the 26-30 October, British Beauty Week will be hosting a range of both in-person tentpole events and…
Read MoreDiscover the magic of Arabian Nights with Halo Gel Polish’s summer 2023 collection
Halo Gel Polish turns up the heat with its six-piece summer 2023 collection, Arabian Nights. Featuring a range of bold and bright fashionable hues to suit the season, the collection pulls inspiration from luxurious desert nights. Offering easy application and high pigmentation, complete with a shiny finish, the collection features hues ranging from an eye-catching…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Jo Paylor of The Beauty Garage
As a long-time beauty lover, Joanna Paylor of The Beauty Garage was instantly drawn to pursuing a career in the industry. “I never really enjoyed school much and couldn’t wait to get to college and do something practical and creative on my own terms,” Jo explains. “I love being able to help people feel great…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Polish It Up MCR, Manchester
Prioritising a personalised, one-to-one client experience, Manchester-based tech, Jess Walford notes how working alone allows her to cater her treatment offerings to each individual client. “I’m very lucky to say a lot of my clients have been coming to me for a few years and have become lovely friends, which adds to the salon environment.…
Read MoreWeak or damaged nails? Reboot your nail routine with OPI Repair Mode
Restore and maintain the condition of natural nails from within with Repair Mode, a bond-building nail serum from OPI. Phase 1: Repair Recommended for damaged nails, the brush-on nail serum features ‘Ulti-Plex Technology’. This mimics the natural nail’s protein structure, helping to restore natural nails to their optimal condition from within. Designed to be used…
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