Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
Devon nail tech & mental health first aider on how to prioritise wellness in the salon
“While holding clients’ hands – quite literally for hours at a time, they can open up, allowing you to celebrate the ups in their lives, but also the downs,” says Emily Harris, owner of North Devon business, Vanity Nails & Tanning. The passionate pro is a qualified mental health first aider with MHFA England, using…
Read MoreLouella Belle adds sanitisation brand for tools & skin, Puromist, to portfolio
Celeb-approved brand for cleaning the face, body, tools and equipment, Puromist, is now stocked by Louella Belle. The Puromist formula, which promises to cleanse 99.99% of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, spores and viruses, is available via three products: a 100ml Spray, 250ml Spray and Wipes (30 pack). Loved by celebrities including Rochelle Humes and Frankie…
Read MoreWhat does gaming have to do with the beauty industry?
One positive thing to come from the Covid-19 pandemic is the connection it built between the beauty industry and the gaming world. You may be thinking ‘why is that a good thing?’, but when you consider that gaming is traditionally recognised as a pastime for young boys and can showcase stereotypical representations of women, its…
Read MoreTownhouse acquires London Grace nail salons across London & Essex
Scratch Stars award-winning nail salon brand, Townhouse, has acquired London Grace’s 10 acclaimed locations. London Grace was founded in 2015 to offer a unique social beauty concept, incorporating a nail bar offering services focused on natural nailcare, alongside a cocktail bar and coffee shop in each space. The salons will undergo refurbishments to align with…
Read MoreThe EU microplastics restriction & what it means for the nail industry
The European Commission has adopted measures that restrict the sale of microplastics intentionally added to products, including cosmetics. Coming into force from 15 October 2023, the change to the EU chemical legislation, REACH, is set to prevent the uncontrolled release of around half a million tonnes of microplastics into the environment. Once in the environment,…
Read MoreEmbrace Boho Style with INK London’s 6 autumn nail colours
INK London has released its autumn 2023 nail colour collection, Boho Style, comprised of six seasonal gel polish shades. Their iLac Hybrid UV/LED Gel Polish formula is HEMA-free, with the same consistency as traditional nail polish, while lasting up to three weeks and being able to be removed in eight minutes. The Boho Style collection features:…
Read MoreSession nail stylist, Cherrie Snow, launches manicurist agency, SNOW Creatives
London-based session nail pro, Cherrie Snow, has launched agency, SNOW Creatives, to provide manicurists for events including shoots and shows. “SNOW Creatives was born out of the need for me to be in more than one place at a time. The light bulb moment to launch my own agency came when I had three campaigns…
Read MoreStudex ear & nose piercing training courses endorsed by HABIA
Manufacturer of ear and nose piercing equipment and education provider, Studex UK, has announced that it has gained training endorsement from HABIA (Hair And Beauty Industry Authority). HABIA champions high-quality education, and its endorsement means that both Studex UK‘s ear and nose piercing training programmes are aligned with the most up-to-date national occupational standards (NOS).…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Townhouse, Knightsbridge, Scratch Stars Awards winner
Following Townhouse, Knightsbridge’s second consecutive Nail Salon of the Year win at the Scratch Stars Awards 2023, founder & creative director, Juanita Huber-Millet, shares what the win means to the team and what to expect from the salon brand in future… Townhouse has become a familiar face at the Scratch Stars Awards, with its Fitzrovia…
Read MoreTech Talk: Meet Fashion Week nail stylist, Ella Vivii
The story behind Ella Vivii’s introduction to the nail industry is a heart-warming one. Her mum, Charlotte Burgess, owns a nail and beauty salon, educates and is a session stylist, so Ella grew up around nails. “But I was always more interested in fashion and studied Styling & Production at the London College of Fashion,” she…
Read MoreThe GelBottle Inc unveils HEMA-free nail enhancement system, ProForm™
The GelBottle Inc has launched ProForm™, a HEMA-free file-off hard gel system designed to help techs build, sculpt, extend and repair nails. With the strength of L&P acrylic and flexibility of gel, each ProForm™ tube can create up to 30 nail styles and offers three to four weeks’ wear. Seven neutral hues are available, inspired…
Read MoreUK government launches consultation into unregulated cosmetic procedures
The UK government is seeking people and business’ views on how to make non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including Botox, laser hair removal and dermal fillers, safer for consumers. The consultation: the government’s first-ever on aesthetic procedures, is running for eight weeks (closing 28 October) and will be used to shape a new licensing scheme for practitioners…
Read MoreHoliday nails are trending on TikTok: Here’s what clients are searching for
As clients jet off to sunny climates to enjoy the last of the summer, Beauty Daily by Clarins has revealed that nail content is the second most-viewed beauty/fashion trend searched for by those preparing for a holiday. It analysed leading TikTok hashtags to find that only searches for holiday outfits (2.9 billion views) top nail…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Meet Kamila Borowiec, Scratch Stars Polish & Paint Artist of the Year 2023
Scratch Stars Polish & Paint Artist of the Year 2023 & runner-up in the first-ever World’s Star Nail Artist (WSNA) competition, Kamila Borowiec, shares her industry journey, future goals and experience of juggling both competitions… After Kamila’s nail technician moved to another country, she struggled to find the same quality of work and artistic flair…
Read MoreMake nails dazzle with Artistic Nail Design’s 8 Flash Glitter Gel Polishes
Glitter lovers, get ready for nail looks to shine bright with Artistic’s Flash Glitter Gel Polish range. With eight shades available, from classic gold and silver to pinks and blue, the formula utilises light-activated technology that causes glitter to flare when exposed to flash photography. Adding an eye-catching effect to social media shots, the Flash Glitters…
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