Posts by Callie Iley
Indulge in INK London’s six-piece Sweet Shop collection
INK London has released the Sweet Shop colour collection of iLac Gel Polishes, comprised of six sweet springtime shades. With the same consistency as traditional nail polish, the INK London iLac gel polish formula is HEMA-free and offers highly pigmented wear for up to three weeks. The formula is also cruelty-free and vegan to suit…
Read MoreSay ‘I do’ to jelly finishes & subtle shimmers with The Manicure Company’s Save The Date collection
The Manicure Company has unveiled its Save The Date collection, featuring six staple shades to suit bridal clients. Carefully curated with bridal clients in mind, the collection is made up of six whimsical gel polish shades covering the pink, nude and white essentials. The formula in each 8ml bottle offers a minimum of 14 days’…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Emma Stephens of Gemini Nails Sussex
Get to know Emma Stephens of Gemini Nails Sussex, as she shares her story as a nail artist living with chronic illnesses and reveals the inspiration behind her dazzling nail designs… Emma remembers seeing press-on nails for the first time at Claire’s Accessories, noting that since that moment, she was hooked. “Nails have always been an important…
Read MoreNail brand, Moyra, introduces UK education team
Expanding its UK reach, international nail brand, Moyra, introduces its education team of three talented UK-based nail techs… A family-run nail brand, Moyra has focused on delivering quality products, top-notch education and excellent customer service for over two decades. UK distribution of Moyra products sits safely in the hands of nail stylist, Vonny Tuckley of…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap March 2024
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carla Brannan. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March and created nail designs inspired by the theme ‘Mermaid Magic’, in the bid to win a prize from Pure Nails. Entries were judged by Scratch’s copywriter, Callie Iley, and…
Read MoreWant to create nail designs that rock? Check out the Glitterbels Rock Chick collection
Amp up spring and summer nail looks with the Glitterbels Rock Chick collection. Featuring six Hema Free Gel Polish shades, the collection finds inspiration for its edgy hues from leather jackets, ripped jeans and studded belts. The shades include: Break The Rules – a grungy deep green hue suited to timeless block colour looks and…
Read MoreMayfair celebrity beauty hotspot marks 10-year milestone
Luxury boutique salon, Nails & Brows Mayfair, is marking a decade of beauty services since its opening in March 2014. The team at Nails & Brows Mayfair consists of 22 beauty experts, who deliver a range of services to clients including celebrities and royals, serving up manicures, pedicures, lash extensions and more at the London…
Read MoreCelebrate global heritage with Cultural Style Week’s London Expo
Taking place in North London on 18 May, Cultural Style Week has announced its flagship Expo event in collaboration with Cultural Fashion & Arts. Cultural Style Week is a movement seeking to encourage individuals to embrace and wear their heritage with pride, with the initiative beginning in London 2022 and expanding to Leeds, Cape Town…
Read MoreLincoln beauty pro turns her hand to business coaching to support nail techs & therapists
Rebecca Atkin, a beauty business owner with over 8 years’ experience, has established a coaching programme to support self-employed beauty business owners. Helping others to reach their goals by drawing on her industry knowledge and experiences, Rebecca Atkin’s courses via The Positive Beauty Business Coach cover a range of topics, including advice on setting up…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: KHAOS Nail Bar, Ross-on-Wye
Having worked at a previous premises alongside one another, KHAOS Nail Bar co-owner trio, Georgie, Jess and Niamh, outgrew the space and set out to create a salon brand of their own. “Georgie came up with the name,” they remember. “After that, we decided to follow suit and go mental with the décor! It’s bright,…
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