Posts by Kat Hill
Sophie Dale on her ambassador role, simple nail art & community spirt
Tell us about your training… I actually won my training with Nail Harmony UK back in 2012 with the Gelish Gives Back campaign, from which five people won starter training and a kit. I’m very thankful for this opportunity as it set me up for life! Seven years, I still love doing nails. Next year, I…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: LM Beauty, Oundle
When Lacey Louise Marshall’s appointment book was set to burst, she knew it was time to create a purpose-built place for her beauty business. “I was originally specialised solely in nail and I was using my conservatory as my workspace,” Lacey explains. “When the time came to expand the business, I needed somewhere private, that…
Read MoreClaim your free smart bluetooth speaker with Salon Services
Salon Services has revealed its new ‘gift with purchase’ offer — ideal for salons looking to stocking up. Through October, shoppers spending over £125/ €125 both online and in-store with a single brand will receive a free Klipad Smart Bluetooth Speaker. Handy for both personal and in-salon use, the speaker is compatible with all smartphones,…
Read MoreWhen to offer a treatment upsell
Simply put, upselling is great for beauty businesses – it increases profit and shows your clients that you have a wealth of experience in the hair and beauty arena. Not only do add-on retail products have the ability to increase your bottom line dramatically, but enticing clients to try something new can also boost client…
Read MoreGemma Lambert’s Nail Team expands education team
Three new educators are joining Gemma Lambert’s Nail Team. The new additions to the growing education team will be offering Nail Team, Perfect Nails and Kiara Sky courses in their respective areas. The new recruits include: Nicola Smith, covering the North West Jodie May Evans, covering Wales Jo Duncan, covering Hertfordshire In addition, educators for…
Read MoreEnhance treatments with La Palm Collagen Spa range
Enhance your manicure and pedicure services with La Palm Collagen Spa line of treatments. Avialable via The Creative Beauty Group, the kits contain products for a six step, luxurious treatment infused with collagen, to help diminish lines and wrinkles. These include: Collagen Sugar Cane Scrub Collagen Bubble-Crystals Collagen Cream Mask Collagen Muscle-Relaxing Gel Collagen Massage…
Read MoreNail tech launches festive social for pros
Scratch Stars Awards 2019 Shooting Star finalist, Sophie Dale of Nancy Loves Nails, is organising a festive social event for fellow nail professionals in the North. Perfect for networking and meeting other nail pros, the event is set to take place on 24 November. “I wanted to organise an event in the North for fellow…
Read MoreSay ‘Yes’ to the NSI Proposal Collection!
Be swept up in the romance of the latest collection from NSI. Entitled The Proposal Collection, the line-up sees six new seductive shades in the Polish Pro formula: Horse Drawn – dark grey/blue crème Love Letters – light pink crème Princess Cut – light pink glitter Rose Petals – deep burgundy red crème Soul Mates –…
Read MoreThe Great Scratch Shoot Out 2019: The results
Nina Lewis has scooped first place in Scratch’s annual photographic competition. After a recording breaking amount of entries of 127 this year, the top three and winner of the new Voter’s Choice award were revealed live at Olympia Beauty. 1st – Nina Lewis 2nd – Agnes Dullo 3rd – Ilona Vasiliauskiene Voter’s Choice – April Wellington…
Read MoreINK London grows Flubber range with Nude Flubber Builder Base
INK London has added Nude Flubber Builder Base to its Flubber range. A strong base coat and builder in one, the product can be worn alone, help durability with the iLac range and also be used to build short extensions. The rubber-like texture of the product aids with the absorption of shocks and knocks, helping…
Read MoreGelish & Morgan Taylor unveil sparkling Champagne & Moonbeams winter collection
Gelish & Morgan Taylor have revealed the details of it winter collection: Champagne & Moonbeams. The 12 new shades were inspired by the ‘glitz and glam of the Holiday season’ – ideal for ‘ultra-luxe, sophisticated Holiday manicures’. “The Champagne & Moonbeams collection has something for everyone when it comes to colour this holiday and winter,” says…
Read MoreCustomising brow treatments
“A professional well-constructed brow will frame your client’s face, open and lift the eyes, and define and balance features,” enthuses brow expert & Salon System educator, Lisa Stone. “In my opinion, to achieve all of this, a full brow service should include: A full consultation Tinting services with understanding of costume colour blending Waxing, threading…
Read MoreBeauty salons among the fastest growing retail sectors in the UK
Current data, analysed by 365 Business Finance, shows that beauty salons are among the fastest growing retail sectors in the UK over the past three years. Beauty salons are the second most popular retail sector, with new openings rising almost 14% during the last three years, joining barbers, vape stores, cafes and tearooms, along with restaurants and bars. These…
Read MoreLearning more about Nouveau Skin Therapy
I hotfooted to the prestigious Harley Street, London, on the invitation of Nouveau Skin Therapy, where I was met by Trish Carey, brand manager for A-Lift and Dermatude. As someone who had never had a facial treatment ever before, I was intrigued to find out more. The appointment saw a combination of two Nouveau Skin Therapy…
Read MorePaula Knorr SS20 show sees intricate nail art
Models at the Paula Knorr SS20 showcase walked the runway with an array of dazzling designs with help from nail brand, Bluesky. Held at Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, the Bluesky team was led by Maya Stamboliyska, and created over 400 nail tips for the 13 models using an array of Bluesky products. The carefully crafted tips…
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