Posts by Helena Biggs
Lecenté launches six-piece sparkly spring collection
Delight clients with the pretty six-piece spring collection from Lecenté, launched to help show off some sparkle this season. The collection features duos across the Ombré, Multi Glitz and Chunky Glitter categories in refreshing spring shades and pretty pastels to inspire nail artistry. The range also launches alongside two new application brushes. Lecenté distributor, Sweet Squared, recommends pairing with chalky SHELLAC™…
Read MoreGelish adds two shades to Structure Gel range
Now available in Translucent Pink and Cover Pink as well as Clear, the Gelish Structure Gel range offers added strength to the natural nail thanks to its thick viscosity formula, while helping to correct uneven nail plates and fill ridges. The new additions boost nail appearance by helping to hide imperfections. Presented in a bottle…
Read MoreLash expert sought for London-based events
Are you ready to open your eyes to a new opportunity? NovaLash is seeking a professional lash artist, based in London, to become its go-to expert for London-based events and opportunities. Founded in 2004 by biologist and cosmetic chemist, Sophy Merszei, NovaLash’s key principle has always been to provide safe, beautiful and flawless eyelash extensions…
Read More#SCRATCHSTARS18 – Top tips from a two-time winner
Tammy Koslowski, owner of NAF! Salon, Glasgow – which scooped both the Nail Salon of the Year and Best Use of Social Media titles at the Scratch Stars 2017, reveals her top tips to take it to the top… Start early I think it took us around four weeks to write our entries last year because…
Read MoreNail art glitter launches to support Lisa’s Army mission
A stunning pink holographic nail art glitter by INK London has launched to help a mission by Lisa Wells, one of the brand’s educators. Devastatingly, the 32-year old has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and is raising funds so that an army of friends and family members can help her two young daughters carry out experiences she…
Read MoreWax:One range joins Sweet Squared’s distribution portfolio
Sweet Squared has added the wax:one brand to its distribution portfolio to help professionals offer a fast, comfortable waxing service. Developed for today’s modern active client, wax:one products have been formulated to offer smooth results while minimising the risk of ingrown hairs. Key features revealed by the wax:one range include: simple solution – one Hot, one Strip great quality – good adhesion,…
Read MoreAchieve a gorgeous skin glow with a hand from Helionova
Give off a healthy looking glow and enhance an existing tan with the handy range of products available from Helionova. The company offers innovative sunbeds and tanning solutions ideal for first-time salon tanners and tan fanatics. For speedy sunbed fans, consider the Ultrasun range, which features lay-down beds as well as the i-series stand-ups that offer freedom of…
Read MoreSweet Squared announces acquisition of hair brand distributor
Sweet Squared, UK distributor of CND, Lecente, MoroccanTan, Waxperts and more, has acquired ICON Consultancy, a distributor and marketer of premium professional hair care brands including Kevin Murphy, Smith & Cult and Oribe. “Sweet Squared and ICON are such a great match,” comments Sweet Squared’s founder and MD, Samuel Sweet. “We create awesome synergies by partnering up ICON’s proven…
Read MoreGive the gift of glowing skin with Bellamianta
It may be cold outside, but give the gift of a gorgeous glow with this ideal retail item from Bellamianta. The three-piece self-tanning kit features a Self Tanning Tinted Lotion in either medium or dark, as well as Skin Perfecting Instant Tan for a speedy photo-finish and luxury double sided velvet tanning mitt for perfecting…
Read MorePrep for Valentine’s Day with Spongellé retail goodies
Get your clients’ hearts fluttering with romantic reds and retail treats for Valentine’s Day. Evoke an amorous mood with the likes of the Spongellé Heart on a String heart-shaped body buffer, for beautifully scented and super-cleansed skin. An ideal item for use daily and pre-date, the dual sided buffer is enriched with hydrating olive oil…
Read MorePerfect intricate nail art designs with attachable FlexiLamp Touch
Light up your nail work with the sleek, chic FlexiLamp Touch™ LED Table Lamp from Americanails – a must-have for shining a light on intricate nail art designs. Featuring a brushed 3-level dimmer with touch sensor and an arm that bends 180-degrees, the lamp attached to any mani desk or table with its removable table clamp. It…
Read MoreEnhance make-up looks with new Nouveau Lashes mascara
Create fuller-looking, thicker lashes with the new Enhance Mascara from Nouveau Lashes – a handy make-up bag essential. Carefully developed for use on individual eyelash extensions, without affecting or loosening the adhesive bonds that set them in place, the unique formulation allows you to glam up lashes to your preference without disrupting the lash bonds. Create wide-eyed…
Read MoreCheck out new courses in Sally Salon Services’ new training guide
Sally Salon Services has launched its 2018 Pro Academy Training Guide, featuring over 50 accredited hair, beauty and barbering courses for industry professionals. The new guide features over 50 accredited courses across hair, nails beauty, barbering and the business of hair and beauty, available at locations nationwide. A new addition to this year’s portfolio is…
Read MoreSparkle with ASP’s self levelling LED/UV Glitter Gels
Shimmer and sparkle through January and beyond with the three stunning T3 LED/UV glitter gels from ASP – because the party’s not over yet! The self levelling hard gels offer an intense glitter finish and offer up to two weeks of intense shine and wear when used with ASP Prep N Clean or Signature Nail…
Read MoreNew Slixir cream launched to help keep hands & polish in great condition
British born and made, SLIXIR, has been designed by its founder, Helen Gilmore, as a hero hand product – helping to ‘care for and extend the wear of any nail polish or nail coating’ as well as hydrate skin and promote anti-ageing. “I knew from speaking to hundreds of women that the two things they sought…
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