Posts by Helena Biggs
Le Salon seeks nail techs to provide on-the-go treatments
Have you considered flying solo and being responsible for your own working hours? The team at Le Salon, a mobile app for at-home beauty treatments, is seeking techs to join its team. The Le Salon booking system allows London clients to receive on-demand mani and pedi services that are delivered by skilled, certified and insured…
Read MoreNailympia leader board revealed & could change as techs compete in Sydney
In a battle of skills and nail styling, scores from Nailympia‘s global events are now being amassed to create a world wide leader board of techs, for the first Nailympia Global Cup. This leader board was started at Nailympia USA earlier this year, and may change as the results from Nailympia Australia come in this weekend. …
Read MoreTOP TIPS: Managing client lateness
For whatever reason – be it traffic, poor planning or forgetfulness, you may have been subjected to clients late for their appointment, or even worse, a no-show. Laura Easby, of Laura’s Beauty, reveals her policy on lateness: “The cancellation policy I have in place is that if you give less than 24 hours’ notice when…
Read MoreHigh Definition announces new training manager for brows & make-up
Experienced beauty pro, Rose Lonsdale, has been announced as High Definition‘s new training manager. She joins the brow and make-up brand with a wealth of commercial, beauty and education experience. Rose formerly worked as business development manager for Adel Aesthetics, and has worked with brands including Mint, Malmaison, Steiner, Crystal Spa and Bliss. She will be responsible for managing…
Read MoreTurn up the heat with Jessica’s Neon Lights GELeration collection
Wave goodbye to miserable weather and add a pop of colour to nails with seven additions to Jessica’s GELeration soak off gel polish colour collection. The vibrant hues are sure to catch attention, with a creme finish that’s perfect for fingers or toes – and that lasts up to 21 days. The shades featured are: Vivid…
Read MoreCrystal Nails unveils cool gel top coat
Offer super shine with this no-cleanse top coat from Crystal Nails. Ideal for enhancements including L&P acrylic and gel nails as well as using with 3-step and one step Crystalac, this top coat is of medium viscosity and non-yellowing. It cures in 1-2 minutes (LED) or 2-3 minutes (UV) and is priced at £14.80 +…
Read MoreFaby launches spring/summer nail colour collection
Ensure you’re stocked with pretty pastel hues with Italian brand house, Faby, via Palms Extra. The 12 shades in the I’m Faby collection feature vibrant hints including also Caribbean-inspired green, lobster hue and soft and playful tones such as pink, light lavender and pure pastel green, available in both lacquer and Lacquering Gel, with the…
Read MoreCEW discusses diversity in the beauty industry
The Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) organisation hosted a panel discussion titled Inclusive Beauty: Embracing Diversity in the Beauty Industry, which focused on the diversity issues found within the beauty industry including race, gender and age. Facilitated by Christianne Cavaliere de Moncayo, CEO of the London College of Beauty Therapy, the panel was made up of…
Read MoreGo holo with Ink London chameleon flakes for nail art
Add a new dimension to nail designs and catch the eyes of clients with four new pigments from INK London. Olive, Iris, Heather and Ivy are holographic chameleon flakes that are ideal for use with gel polish or L&P enhancements. They can also be use under MegaFlexi, INK Nails’ new no wipe top coat. Get…
Read MoreLCN to launch new permanent make-up and microblading shades
Permanent make-up artists and microblading pros can now offer an even better colour match for clients with new PMU luxury pigments. Made in Germany, the range includes colour for lips as well as seven microblading colours. The fluid consistency of the microblading shades allows for smoother application and each hue is ideal for use with…
Read MoreScratch Stars winner teams up with Crystal Parade for nail art collection
She had her work featured on the front cover of July’s Scratch magazine and scooped her second Scratch Star for Polish & Paint Artist of the Year in the same month – and now Scarlett Senter has teamed up with Crystal Parade to launch a Swarovski crystal collection. The Wonderland collection is inspired by the…
Read MoreDirect Line for Business reveals best value cities for beauty treatments
Small business insurer, Direct Line for Business, has analysed 12 major cities in the UK to explore which offers the best value treatments. Choosing to assess the cost of a half-leg wax, spray tan and cut and blow-dry, it discovered Glasgow to be the UK’s beauty bargain capital with popular beauty treatments costing 17% less…
Read MoreBeauty expert to assist ABT in building services for members
Insurance provider, ABT, has appointed beauty editor, Melissa Dennis, and Creative Apostrophe, to help strengthen its communications strategy to benefit members. ABT has over 12,000 members across the UK. Alongside insurance, ABT membership includes support to assist career and business progress. Melissa’s 15 years’ experience of communication and marketing within the beauty sector will help…
Read MoreKupa Inc announces Elaine Watson as executive VP
Esteemed nail technician, brand owner and Nailympia head judge, Elaine Watson, has been announced as executive VP of nail tool manufacturing company, Kupa Inc. The company has also acquired Elaine’s Nailebrity brand. The move serves to help Kupa expand its presence internationally as it seeks to benefit from Elaine’s global partnership and industry expertise. “The…
Read MoreStep up hygiene efforts with Mundo products
Ensure you’re stocked up on salon essentials and maintain high standards of hygiene with a helping hand from Mundo. The brand’s professional range provides a quick, easy and cost-effect way to ensure that your equipment and work environment is disinfected to the highest standard to reduce the risk of cross infection. Products include sanitising hand…
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