Posts by Helena Biggs
Scratch Stars finalists battle for coveted titles in London
Earlier this week, talented techs amassed at The LCBT to battle it out across eight categories in the Scratch Stars Awards 2018 in front of an esteemed panel of industry judges. Techs competed in the likes of Nail Stylist of the Year and Gel Tech of the Year, while a second judging day saw industry experts…
Read MoreFoot issues heighten in summer due to poor-fitting shoes
Foot experts have revealed why there may be a an increase in women suffering with blisters in the summer months; they wear the wrong size shoes. Summer shoes should be at least half a size bigger than winter shoes to allow for swelling, yet 94% of British women surveyed on behalf of blister plaster experts,…
Read MoreOPI celebrates 40th anniversary of Grease with nail colour collection
OPI is commemorating the 40th anniversary of iconic movie musical, Grease, with the launch of a 12-piece colour collection. Available from May, the shades ‘capture the movie’s fun, energetic spirit’ and comprise retro, summery hues – from powdery pastels of yellow, lavender and pink, to bright pops of orange, turquoise and magenta, and Scratch‘s Kat popped…
Read MoreTreat clients with cute Candy Hearts nail colours
Pure Nails has unveiled the super-sweet Halo Gel Polish Candy Hearts collection. Featuring six pretty pastel hues, the shades are inspired by the much-loved confectionery and affectionately named True Love, U R Fab, My Angel, First Love, Be Mine and Blue Eyes. The pearly hues are ideal for summery nail designs and offer a long-lasting,…
Read MoreCreate nails that dazzle with Bluestreak Crystals
Are you looking to funk up fingertips and create nails that truly dazzle? Bluestreak Crystals, a UK provider of a huge range of Swarovski® Crystals, offers retail and wholesale packs in a vast range of shapes, sizes and crystal shades. The Swarovski® authorised retailer and wholesaler offers CrystalPixie kits available in a variety of colours and…
Read MorePrepare for pedi season with targeted Mundo products
As the sun shines, the sandals come out – and you may see an influx in clients seeking pedicure appointments. Make sure you’re prepped to provide the best treatment possible from the moment they set through the door with Mundo’s essential sanitary products. The brand’s Foot Spa & Waterline Disinfectant is ideal for disinfecting your…
Read MoreDazzle clients with May birthstone nail crystals
Add intrigue and sparkle to manis and pedis this month with this pack of crystals to complement May’s birthstone, Emerald. The mixed pack contains 210 crystals in various tones of green, ideal for birthday clients! Application on lacquered nails: Apply the first coat of nail polish to the nail. Once dried apply a second coat.…
Read MoreMale ‘beauty from within’ market is huge, reveals new research
A ‘new standard and awareness of beauty has appeared throughout the male market’ according to the team at Redshoe, a branding and communications agency, who reveal that more men are turning to supplements to enhance skin from within. They put this down to frequent launches in the beauty industry, and a regular stream of trends…
Read MoreLash Perfect unveils new-look London Beauty Bar
Slick, stylish and super eye-catching, the new-look Lash Perfect Beauty Bar offers lash, brow and now nail treatments to Londoners. Based in Warwick Street, near the busy Soho area (and just a stone’s throw from Leicester Square), the Beauty Bar boasts a pretty mint and silver interior, with beauty beds and chairs for treatments and…
Read MoreWinners announced of Mad Hatter nail art competition
The Nail Guru’s, a Facebook nail art collective, has announced the winners of its Mad Hatter-themed nail art competition. Over 20 entries were received across two categories; extended nails and natural nails, with a masters (qualified for 3+ years) and beginners division (less than 3 years) in each. The judges, Katie Barnes, Gemma Lambert, Samantha Davin,…
Read MoreFree training offered with purchase of NSI Simplicité Kit
Offer speedy, strong enhancements with NSI’s Simplicité PolyDip system; a range that features a multitude of shades to suit all clients. Techs already familiar with the system can enrol on a conversion course for free when purchasing either the Simplicité Sampler Kit (featuring Prep, Bond, PolyBase, Seal and Pink Silk) or Simplicité PolyDip Discover Kit (featuring Prep, Bond, PolyBase,…
Read MoreGet set for summer with Buttercups Uniforms styles
Look ahead to the warmer days of summer and see that you have a comfortable work uniform to suit impending heat with Buttercups. Available in sizes 6-24, Buttercups Uniforms are produced in bi-stretch fabric that is 100% polyester. The stretch affords comfort and practicality – ideal when performing a mani or pedi – and the…
Read MoreBondi Sands tan launches into UK professional market
Australian tanning brand, Bondi Sands, is now available to pro tanners in the UK. The solutions, which are available in Light/Medium, Dark, Ultra Dark and Liquid Gold (1L) are enriched with aloe vera and infused with a coconut scent. Bondi Sands pro solutions are currently used in over 2000 salons across Australia and New Zealand…
Read MoreCreate bespoke nail shades with Mynx London
Luxury lacquer brand, MYNX London, has revealed an online facility allowing clients to order a bespoke nail shade. By simply heading to the website, customers can request a consultation, which will be delivered within 24 hours of an order for bespoke polish being made. Up to five bottles can be ordered. Whether to match an…
Read MoreVegan nail polish brand reveals quirky cap feature
Vegan nail polish brand, LBK Nails, has revealed a new feature on its bottles to help consumers choose their desired shade with ease. Each of the 48 shades now feature a cap that allows consumers to ‘try on’ a colour without opening the bottle. A plastic nail tip is painted with the colour tone of…
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