Posts by Helena Biggs
Tyler, The Creator & Pharrell Williams collaborate on nail polish launch
Music artists and longtime friends, Tyler, The Creator and Pharrell Williams (‘Pharrell’), have brought their respective brands, le FLEUR* and Humanrace, together to create a limited edition nail polish. The addition to the le FLEUR* line of clothing and accessories is a cruelty-free, highly pigmented nail shade in Humanrace’s signature green. It is housed in…
Read MoreNicki Minaj enters the press-on nail market with Pink Friday Nails
Rap star, Nicki Minaj, has launched Pink Friday Nails: a press-on nail brand that aims to serve women and men with social media-worthy designs that reflect her style. The Trinidadian-born artist is renowned for her flamboyant outfits and extravagant nails, and has often been papped with long, bejewelled talons. She hired nail designer, Yvett G,…
Read MoreHalo serves up 12 sweet Patisserie-style builder gel shades in Hema-free formula
Nail brand, Halo, has expanded its EasiBuild range with 12 Hema-free shades. Inspired by delectable treats from the patisserie, the collection features shades to suit all skin tones; from creamy pinks and nudes to chocolatey, coffee-style hues. Ideal for creating salon-style sculpts, the EasiBuild formula can be used with forms and nail tips to add…
Read MoreWork meets pleasure: Champneys launches luxury lifestyle membership
Champneys, a renowned name in luxury spa experiences, has launched Cloud 9, a luxury lifestyle membership to encompass luxury, health and happiness. Cloud 9 is a passport to work from every Champneys premises while experiencing indulgence, relaxation and overall wellbeing. Member perks include access all areas, signature treatments, exclusive discounts, wellness events and workshops. Members…
Read MoreRevealed: the best cities for budding beauty salon owners
London, Bristol and Birmingham are the best cities in the UK for independent businesses to thrive, according to research by global fintech company, SumUp. The study ranked 80 cities across the UK, taking into consideration the number of independent businesses in each location and their average review score. These ‘independent businesses’ are those with three…
Read MoreFashion Retail Academy acquires The London College of Beauty Therapy
The Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) has acquired beauty education centre, the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT), in order to expand its specialist education offerings. The FRA has trained over 13,000 students for entry-level roles in fashion and retail since 2005, and its acquisition of LCBT expands its commitment to providing industry-backed qualifications and experiences…
Read MoreCelebrity nail artist launches 8-day educational programme in Bali
Julie Kandalec, the founder of Julie K Nail Academy, whose clients have included P!nk, Emily Blunt and Camila Cabello, has announced her first Beauty & Business Mastermind in Bali, Indonesia, 11-18 June 2024. The eight-day programme is tailored to nail artists, hair stylists, make-up artists and aestheticians seeking to enhance their branding and entrepreneurial skills.…
Read MoreNails.INC & McDonald’s collaborate to serve up treats for hands & feet
British nail brand, Nails.INC, has joined forces with iconic fast food chain, McDonald’s, to create a range of quirky nail products. Inspired by popular menu choices, indulge in ‘I Speak French’ press-on nails in brown paper bag-style packaging, gold heart ‘I’m Lovin It’ lacquer, and ‘Gotta Ketchup’ nail polish with a side of nail art…
Read MoreNailympia competition announces return to Mexico in July 2024
The third edition of the Nailympia Mexico nail competition is scheduled for 6-7 July 2024, to be hosted by nail expert, Dafne Fernandez. “I’m really happy to see Mexico back on the Nailympia map for 2024,” enthuses Nailympia‘s global director, Alex Fox. “The first two editions were vibrant, well attended and harnessed a powerful, positive…
Read MoreCND™ & Charlotte Tilbury collaborate with Harris Reed for London Fashion Week showcase
CND™ and Charlotte Tilbury collaborated with British-American designer, Harris Reed, to create bold nail designs and vibrant make-up looks for his AW24 London Fashion Week showcase. Renowned for creating gender fluid items that play with themes of masculinity and femininity, Reed describes his aesthetic as ‘Romanticism gone non-binary’, and items are hand-made but composed of…
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