Posts by Helena Biggs
Glitterbels unveils 12 ‘fun & flirty’ gel polish shades for Valentine’s Day manicures
Searches for Valentine’s Day manicures are up 9,500% on Google in one month, and pro nail product provider, Glitterbels, has added 12 Hema-free gel polish shades to its portfolio in time for the day of love. Described by the brand as ‘fun and flirty’, the Cupid’s Cuties collection features bold reds, pretty pinks and sparkling…
Read MoreSweet Squared acquires distribution of Louella Belle’s hand & footcare brands
Award-winning distribution and training company, Sweet Squared (S2), will take over distribution, support and education for Artistic Nail Design, Footlogix, Belava, Famous Names and Footsie in the UK from 5 February 2024. The acquisition of these hand and footcare brands from Louella Belle will offer greater choice for the professional S2 customer, and the ease of buying…
Read MoreThe GelBottle Inc widens portfolio with UK-made Spa range for hands, feet & body
The GelBottle Inc has launched TGB Spa – a range of bodycare products and tools made in the UK to elevate the mani/pedi experience. The concentrated range features prep, hydration and rejuvenation products at its core, available in standard sizes and refill pouches to encourage sustainable practice. The aesthetic is inspired by nature, with products…
Read MoreHow to effectively market beauty treatments in the run-up to Valentine’s Day
Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to upsell beauty services with nail art and encourage clients to try something new. What’s more, you can gain profit from enticing couples into the salon and promoting retail items as gifts. “The lead up to Valentine’s Day usually sees an influx of clients requiring…
Read MoreCIBTAC launches Level 3 Certificate in Nail Technology to heighten sector expertise
The Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC) has launched a Level 3 Certificate in Nail Technology, written to provide learners with ‘an opportunity to master new and established nail enhancement systems.’ This course offering from CIBTAC aims to give aspiring nail experts the opportunity to secure a comprehensive, OFQUAL regulated qualification, and has…
Read MoreGelJunkie nail products have launched – & here’s everything you need to know
Add together 18 years’ knowledge of nail tech needs with a passion for quality enhancements and great customer service, then sprinkle with glamour. What do you get? A gel polish brand set to turn heads and excite clients and pros alike. GelJunkie, available early 2024, features a rainbow of gel polish shades, with products to…
Read More55% of professionals think employers should do more to support workforce wellbeing
Employers should be doing more to help with employee wellbeing, according to 55% of UK&I professionals polled by international recruitment firm, Robert Walters. The research also found that over two-fifths of senior leaders feel that their increased spending on wellness benefits is largely unnoticed. “We are seeing that the onus has shifted in recent years,…
Read MorePhorest Salon Software marks 20th anniversary with Dublin summit
Irish-founded and global salon software provider, Phorest, marked its 20th business anniversary at its 8th annual flagship event, the Salon Owners Summit, in the Royal Dublin Convention Centre. Over 600 salon owners from salon business communities across Europe, Australia, Canada and the USA gathered over two days to hear talks about industry trends, opportunities and…
Read MoreMargaret Dabbs OBE joins Global Airlines board to develop partnerships & strategies
Margaret Dabbs OBE, founder of foot, hand and nailcare brand, Margaret Dabbs London, has been appointed to the Global Airlines Advisory Board. Dabbs, who created her namesake brand in 2004, fuses medical science and podiatry with beauty to produce results-driven and luxurious treatments and products. These have featured in some of London’s most iconic department…
Read MoreIram Shelton on 2024 nail art trends, raising your status & working with OPI
Luxury nail artist & lifestyle content creator, Iram Shelton, has amassed a huge social media following, owing to her enviable travel stories and stylish nail posts. A star resident at the Bulgari Hotel London Spa, she offers luxury manicures to clients in the capital, and was appointed as global ambassador for OPI in July 2023.…
Read MoreHere’s what the Pantone Color of the Year 2024 means for beauty
Peach Fuzz has been announced as the Pantone Color of the Year 2024: a ‘compassionate and nurturing soft peach shade, conveying a heartfelt kindness’. The global colour authority chooses a different shade annually to support colour decisions for brands and manufacturers, and the hue supports trends across fashion, beauty and product design. It also helps…
Read MoreWinners announced in To Stiletto & Beyond nail competition
Nailympia London introduced the To Stiletto & Beyond competition at the end of November 2023, recognising nine winners across three divisions. In an unprecedented move, the team at Nailympia took a series of requests to appeal scores from the latest Nailympia London, to a new level. “After noting that the Invent a Nail Shape competition…
Read MoreRevealed: The best time to start playing Christmas music in the salon
Are you spreading Christmas cheer in the salon from mid-November, or do you prefer to wait until closer to the big day to decorate the nail space and play festive tunes? A survey of 500 UK shoppers by music licensing company, PPL PRS, reveals that most want people to hear Christmas songs in early December…
Read MoreTreatwell appoints CEO to streamline salon & customer experience via technology
Digital marketplace expert, Claire Davenport, has been appointed as CEO of Treatwell, the platform that supports beauty and wellness treatment bookings across Europe. Davenport, who has served as CEO of small-business marketplace, Not On The High Street, and on the board of global consumer reviews website, Trustpilot plc, hopes to ‘lead Treatwell into a new…
Read MoreAutumn Budget 2023: 5 points to note for nail & beauty pros
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented the Autumn Budget Statement to parliament today, 22 November, and declared Britain’s economy as ‘back on track’. With goals to reward hard work, here’s a summary of the measures worth noting for employees and self-employed workers: 1. National Insurance contributions cut by 2%. In a somewhat surprising yet…
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