Posts by Helena Biggs
Sheffield nail salon receives council award for ‘Best Christmas Display’
Hillsborough nail salon, Nails For You, has been recognised by Sheffield Council for its striking Christmas decorations, which have been the topic of conversation amongst locals. Featuring multiple Christmas trees, wrapped presents, faux snow, reindeer and plenty of lights, almost every inch of the salon space is covered in Christmas decorations, and one of the…
Read MoreCovid-19: Statutory Sick Pay Rebate reintroduced to cover staff absence
The NHBF reported that 28% of UK hair and beauty salons have reported staff shortages owing to the emergence of the Omicron variant and the government’s Plan B. And today (21 December), chancellor Rishi Sunak MP has announced that the government is reintroducing the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to support affected businesses in the…
Read MoreLeeds nail tech scoops CND™ EMEA Education Star Award
Victoria Trafford, a nail and beauty educator from Leeds, has been awarded the CND™ EMEA Education Star accolade 2021. An education ambassador since 2017 for Sweet Squared (distributor of CND UK&I), Victoria teaches CND™, LASHUS, Light Elegance, Wax:one & MoroccanTan courses. She has been instrumental in the development of Sweet Squared’s hybrid education platform, Academy2;…
Read MoreCoronavirus: 28% of UK salons report staff shortages due to Omicron variant
It’s renowned as the busiest time of year for the beauty sector, with clients booking festive nail services, hair cuts or some pre-Christmas pampering. Yet 28% of UK salon businesses have reported disruption to this busy period due to staff shortages and staff needing to self-isolate. The emergence of the Omicron variant and Plan B…
Read MoreAccident prone? OPI introduces sturdy Star Light lamp for nail techs
Are you a little heavy handed with a tendency to drop your kit? OPI has designed an LED curing light with you in mind – featuring a two-year limited warranty. The Star Light is ergonomically tested in collaboration with nail pros across the globe. A spokesperson comments: “Star Light’s sturdy structure is constructed from 58%…
Read MorePro10 Beauty takes over LCN nail & beauty brand distribution in the UK
Pro10 Beauty has taken over distribution of the LCN brand in the UK from The Edge Nails & Beauty, as of 17 November 2021. Spearheaded by Iain Wood, formerly of The Edge Nails, as commercial director, and Annika Meek as client relationship director, Pro10 Beauty aims to provide beauty professionals with high calibre products and…
Read MorePantone unveils ‘Very Peri’ as Color of the Year 2022
‘Very Peri’, a periwinkle blue hue with a violet red undertone, has been unveiled as the Pantone Color of the Year for 2022. The global colour authority has picked the shade (PANTONE 17-3938) as ‘ symbol of the global zeitgeist of the moment and the transition we are going through’. Pantone provides the universal ‘language…
Read MoreAre these the sparkliest Lecenté nail art glitters yet?
Add the ultimate eye-catching sparkle to nail designs this party season and beyond with three dazzling multi-glitz nail art glitters from Lecenté. Opal, Aphrodite and Sunbeam are packed with various sized cuts of glitter, attracting attention and glinting in every light. Affording a stunning finish when used alone or over gel polish such as Lecenté…
Read MoreAn inside look: How Academy2 can change up your nail education journey
It’s been dubbed an ‘education epicentre’, combining online learning with in-classroom hours and masterclasses so you can learn nail skills – and more – at your own pace. Academy2 from award-winning nail & beauty training provider, Sweet Squared, is Habia accredited, and means that the company’s education programme is now accessible to every professional at…
Read MoreEnhance your beauty retail game with Lisa & Lou online webshop
As a nail tech or beauty pro, the idea of ‘selling’ products can be intimidating. But you could be missing out on a top-up on your treatment cost by not retailing aftercare items to support your clients’ nail and beauty needs. Step in Lisa & Lou to lend a hand. Launched by distribution and training…
Read MoreWant to grow your business? The Beauty Build coach is offering FREE 121 sessions
Zaara King, founder of The Beauty Build online community for beauty pros, reveals why she’s giving back in November 2021… November is National Gratitude Month and I love practicing gratitude, as it’s so powerful in maintaining and attracting positive energy. And this month, I want to give back. We’ve had a rough time due to…
Read MoreChange up your nail tool game with Split by PersoNAILity
Great ideas come when you least expect them, and it was the middle of the night when Jenni Draper, celebrity beauty therapist and PersoNAILity founder, had a lightbulb moment for a new tool to add to the brand’s growing range; one that epitomises the word ‘handy’ for nail pros. “My partner is a carpenter and…
Read MoreMobile tech? Salon pro? Nail artist? Here’s a desk light to suit your needs
Working on tiny canvasses requires attention to detail & plenty of great lighting. But which lamp suits your nail tekking needs? Brighten your setup with a focus on the offerings from Daylight Company, founded in 1987 to help improve your work performance and efficiency… THE SLIMLINE Available as a table or floor model, the high…
Read MoreMobile therapists: Here’s how the Storefront app can take the stress out of beauty bookings
From the creators of the successful LeSalon beauty service finder app comes Storefront – a handy app to help mobile beauty pros organise and promote bookings. Launching at the end of 2021, Storefront ‘helps mobile therapists be their own boss’ with a booking management facility, option for a website optimised for high rankings on search…
Read MoreCIEH calls for Health & Care Bill amendment to safeguard cosmetic procedures
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has called for parliament to amend the Health & Care Bill to improve the safety and regulation of aesthetic non-surgical cosmetic procedures. In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the number and type of non-surgical aesthetic procedures performed in the UK; from lip fillers to…
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