Posts by Kat Hill
Salon in the Spotlight: Little Blank Spaces, Inverness
With its twinkling feature wall of fairy lights, Little Blank Spaces in Inverness offers clients the chance to unwind will receiving a pampering courtesy of owner & Magpie Beauty educator, Ruth Munro. “Although I am a total tomboy, Little Blank Spaces is a princess paradise,” smiles Ruth. “I love it! “I wanted to create a place…
Read MoreCare for salon towels & aprons with EcoEgg
Stay on top of washing aprons, towels and uniform with the Ecoegg range, now available via professional nail product distributor, Pure Nails. As the official master distributor for the UK and European hair and beauty industry, nail & beauty professionals can now purchase the laundry washing system through Pure Nails. “Keeping on top of washing…
Read MoreEnchant with Luxe Gel Professional’s Blossom Charm gel polish collection
Intrigue clients with Luxe Gel Professional’s Blossom Charm collection of gel polishes. Featuring a variety of finishes, the romantic collection sees nine new delicate gel polish shades. The collection sees: Anemone, a white gel polish with shell-pink undertone. Iris, a fresh pale purple hue with magical shimmer. Isabella, a gorgeous deep red. Jasmine, a milky-white gel polish…
Read MoreABT accredits online nail courses
Insurance provider, Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT), has allowed for online courses to be ‘acceptable for insurance purposes’. This will allow ABT accredited members to deliver accredited live education via online channels, including Skype, Facetime, Zoom or similar. “At ABT, we know how important it is to work together during these difficult times, and therefore we…
Read MoreCoronavirus: How nature & our animal intelligence can help
Rosie Tomkins is founder of the Natural Capital Consultancy and author of N-stinctive, an inspirational book that provides s an alternative to traditional leadership training. Rosie aims to unlock the power of the natural world to provide strength and confidence to people. Here, Rosie Tomkins, shares her advice… With Covid-19, nature has given us a…
Read MoreNHBF working with government to deliver ‘return to work’ guidelines
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) is working with the government to deliver guidelines for how the hair, beauty and barbering industries can safely return to work. These will be released in line with the government ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown which is expected to be announced this week. However, the government is not yet…
Read MoreCoronavirus: ‘Creating press-on nails saved my salon’
Lizi Cornwell shares how creating press-on nails has kept both her business and passion for nails alive in lockdown… “I started making press-on nails last year at home as an extra to the salon I own, Queen’s Salon in Essex. “The idea was to retail them as a lot of my following do not live…
Read MoreThe Eve Appeal & CEW champion Get Lippy campaign
Gynaecological cancer charity, The Eve Appeal, and industry organisation, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), will unite throughout May to support the third Get Lippy campaign. Through a series of activities and virtual events, women and men across the UK will be encouraged to smash taboos by speaking openly about gynaecological health, raising awareness of gynae cancers.…
Read MoreSam Biddle launches daily nail art live videos
Nail educator, Sam Biddle, has revealed a new nail art challenge with a series of live videos. The Nail Art @ Noon with Sam Biddle series will see a daily 20-minute video design to offer an artistic escape for nail professionals, showcasing different aspects of nail art, tools and top tips. “Art is an escape,…
Read MoreWhy you should keep in touch with your clients
This is an uncertain time for the nail industry. Now may offer an opportunity to focus on the factors that are within your control to help navigate your way through this challenging time for businesses. In order for your business to stay relevant, you must keep updated and work with any changes. If you don’t…
Read MoreMagpie Beauty announces nail art Facebook Live classes
Join the Magpie Beauty for a host of Facebook Lives classes, created to polish nail art skills in lockdown. Hosted by the brand’s team of educators, each session will see a different focus – from tortoiseshell effects with Sophie Hudd to character painting with June Gilbert. Scroll down to see the full list of classes!…
Read MoreStats show surge in online demand for lockdown nail products
New data from e-commerce platform RedBrain.com has revealed a shift towards a ‘feel-good’ factor in what the UK has been searching for and buying during lockdown. In the week commencing 13 April, RedBrain.com found demand was up in the following nail categories: Nail art kits & accessories – over 600% Cuticle creams & oils – nearly…
Read MoreLauren Holmes hosts Instagram nail art workshops
Scratch Stars Awards 2019 Gel Polish Stylist of the Year, Lauren Holmes, is set to host a variety of virtual nail art masterclasses. Created to inspire and improve nail art work, Lauren say the classes are designed to get techs ready to go back to work ‘with a bang’. Scroll down to see Lauren’s schedule!…
Read MoreInstagram to roll out Story sticker to support small businesses
Instagram has revealed a new sticker for its Story function to help support small businesses in the Covid-19 crisis. Ideal for nail & beauty businesses and local salons, the new function will make it easier for users to discover gift cards online and encourage customers to make purchases through business’ websites. The function will also…
Read MoreMeet nude nail needs with 12 shades from The Gel Bottle Inc
The Gel Bottle Inc has introduced Nu Nudes, a curated collection of 12 gel polish shades offering diverse nude nail tones. “I set up The Gel Bottle Inc with inclusivity and equality at the heart of everything we do,” enthuses brand founder, Daisy Kalnina. “That’s why our Nu Nudes collection means the world to me.…
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