Posts by Helena Biggs
CND™ unveils 7-piece Pro Skincare range for hand & foot treatments
CND™ has unveiled Pro Skincare, a professional range of skincare-inspired spa products to elevate hand and foot treatments. The vegan, eco-friendly range will launch in the UK on 31 May 2022 and has been co-developed with skincare experts and nail professionals. All seven products are housed in 100% recycled packaging. “CND is committed to advancing…
Read MoreNail Nerds competition launches to ignite creativity amongst nail community
‘Nail Nerds’, a community group on Facebook, has launched a nail art competition running online from 7 May until 19 June 2022. “We want to bring to nail community together, and rekindle a passion for nails.” comments Nail Nerds admin, Lauren Nicholson. “Lockdown hit us all hard, and we want to give contestants a reason…
Read MoreSculpt & shape nails with NSI’s 8 Balance Elite Hard Gels
NSI has unveiled the Balance Elite system; eight HEMA-free hard gels designed for all levels of nail technician. Researched, developed and manufactured by NSI in the USA, the gels have a self-levelling formula and will still in place while sculpting. Suitable to create any length of nail enhancement, the gels have been run through different…
Read MoreMillie Kendall honoured with OBE at Buckingham Palace ceremony
Millie Kendall, British Beauty Council CEO & co-founder of Brandstand Communications, received an OBE for services to hair and beauty on 4 May at a Buckingham Palace ceremony. Kendall, who has over 30 years’ experience creating and marketing beauty brands, was originally awarded an MBE in 2007 for services to the cosmetics industry, and the…
Read MoreFinalists announced: Scratch Stars Awards 2022
Scratch magazine is marking its 10th Scratch Stars Awards; a decade celebrating the passion, skill and care of UK nail professionals and businesses. Overwhelmed by impressive entries during the entry period 1-31 March, the first challenge was in the hands of team Scratch to determine five finalists who shone in each category. Check out the…
Read MoreBring the scent of summer to nail stations with NAF! PRO’s Cocktail collection
Do you love to divulge in a Daiquiri? Or perhaps a Piña Colada is more your thing? Or wait – how about a Kiwitini? Indulge in all three – without the fuzzy head – as NAF! PRO has unveiled a limited edition Cocktail Collection of nail and cuticle oils. With 0% alcohol but plenty of…
Read MoreNouveau Lashes partners with Navy Professional to launch 2 limited edition tweezers
Lash lifting and extension brand, Nouveau Lashes, has teamed up with beauty toolcare brand, Navy Professional, to launch two limited edition volume lash tweezers. The Karen Volume Tweezer and Bridgette Boot Tweezer have been named after Nouveau Lashes founders, Karen Betts and Bridgette Softley. Lightweight, they offer superior grip for enhanced precision and accuracy when…
Read MoreTownhouse nail salon unveils 6 nail art looks for spring/summer 2022
Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21, Townhouse, has unveiled six nail art looks for spring/summer 2022. The Street Style Collection of designs is inspired by the trendy streets of London, Paris, New York and Milan and includes colourful twists on the French mani, colour block manis and a delicate daisy options. The fashion-forward styles…
Read MoreRevealed: The nail tech behind Nicola Peltz Beckham’s bridal nails
It’s been arguably the most talked-about wedding of 2022, and on Saturday 9 April, Brooklyn Beckham exchanged vows with Nicola Peltz, the daughter of billionaire investor Nelson Peltz and model Claudia Heffner, at the family’s sprawling estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Looking sensational in a simple white Valentino gown, the bride wore a lace trimmed…
Read MoreLive Life Loudly with 6 bright Bio Sculpture nail shades
Be bold, loud and stand out from the crowd this spring/summer with six super-bright nail shades from Bio Sculpture. Available in gel and Gemini Nail Polish formulas, the shades are ideal for summer holidays and festivals – on both fingers or toes. The shades are: No.282 – Poco Pop – neon orange No.283 – Sunshine…
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