Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
Sweet Squared launches KUPA E-files & UK KUPA service centre
Nail and beauty distributor & training provider for the UK and Ireland, Sweet Squared, has added US E-file brand, KUPA, to its portfolio. Available via Sweet Squared’s website is the KUPA MANIPro Passport E-File, along with KUPA E-file bits and compatible handpieces. The MANIPro Passport E-File is a powerful, portable device offering low vibration and…
Read MoreReady to enter the colourverse? Check out OPI’s 12 nail shades for spring 2023
OPI has unveiled its spring 2023 nail colour collection, Me, Myself and OPI, paying homage to the metaverse, where colour knows no limits. The 12-piece palette of digitally-inspired brights and pastels, ranging from romantic pinks and serene purples to playful rainbow hues and a statement cherry red, encourages individuality and self-expression. The shades are: Pink in…
Read MoreFall in love with Lecenté’s romantic Verona nail colour collection
Marking the season of love, the collection from Lecenté takes inspiration from the romanticism of Italian city, Verona. Featuring eight delicate Create Gel Polish shades from translucent pinks and classic nudes to pearly whites, the Verona collection is suited to timeless colour overlays, natural bases for nail art, bridal looks, and French and baby boomer…
Read MoreAmanda Lodge-Stewart announced as NHBF president
Amanda Lodge-Stewart, director of apprenticeship training provider, Link Training Academy, Huddersfield, has been unveiled as the National Hair & Beauty Federation’s president. Previously vice president at the organisation, Amanda has been elected for a three-year term. Joining her are four newly elected board members: Samantha Cunningham (Shine Hairdressing, Southampton), Joanne Johnson (Bliss Hair Design, Ashton-under-Lyne),…
Read MoreMeet Kaikura: The personal development app for beauty pros
Kaikura helps hair and beauty pros to identify and achieve short and long-term personal goals. Scratch chats to its founder, Steph Stevenson, former National Hair & Beauty Federation board member & owner of the award-winning HNB Salon & Spa in Poole… What inspired you to launch Kaikura? I founded Kaikura as in most professional careers,…
Read MoreGlitterbels partners with Irish distributor, Creative Academy
Glitterbels partners with Irish distributor, Creative Academy The Staffordshire-based nail brand is now distributed exclusively in Ireland by Dublin-based company, Creative Academy. Glitterbels’ range of colour and glitter acrylic powders, hema-free gel polish, brush-on builder gel, loose glitter and essentials is the newest addition to Creative Academy’s portfolio of professional nail brands it distributes in Ireland.…
Read MoreThe GelBottle Inc launches capsule clothing collection, TGB Apparel
The GelBottle Inc launches capsule clothing collection, TGB Apparel The professional nail brand has released four genderless luxe-apparel pieces. TGB Apparel features versatile hoodies, joggers, sweaters and t-shirts, which are available in three colourways – all with a neutral washed-effect. Dark grey colourway, charcoal, is designed to be a timeless wardrobe staple. Greige shade, Stone,…
Read MoreNailympia London 2023 unveils themes for online competitions
Nailympia London 2023 unveils themes for online competitions Nailympia Competitions, the globally renowned competition organisation for nail professionals, has revealed the nail art themes for its online competitions at Nailympia London 2023. The competition will take place on Sunday 1 and Monday 2 October at leading trade beauty exhibition, Olympia Beauty. Themes for its online categories…
Read MoreNail & Beauty Excellence adds e-file & gel colour collection to portfolio
Nail & Beauty Excellence adds e-file & gel colour collection to portfolio Nail & Beauty Excellence, the pro nail brand founded and directed by Scratch Stars L&P Tech of the Year 2022, Jade Barber, has launched the 2in1 E-file and Vintage Dusk gel polish collection. The portable and cordless E-file can be used on the move…
Read MoreKaren Betts adds LASH DENSITY treatment to PMU portfolio
Karen Betts adds LASH DENSITY treatment to PMU portfolio The UK authority in permanent make-up, who heads up an empire of beauty brands, including Nouveau Lashes, HD Brows and K.B. Pro, has launched an eye enhancing technique for fuller looking lashes. Available in all Karen Betts clinics (London, Cheshire and Yorkshire), LASH DENSITY involves a…
Read MoreCultural Style Week launches partnership programme for 2023
Cultural Style Week launches partnership programme for 2023 The cultural fashion and beauty movement, which will take place 21-27 May 2023, has launched a brand licensing service for event delivery partners. Founded by tech entrepreneur, Candy-Ellie Graham, Cultural Style Week encourages people from all over the globe to proudly showcase their unique cultural heritage through…
Read MoreSparkle & shine with HD Pro’s Crown Jewels nail colour collection
Sparkle & shine with HD Pro’s Crown Jewels nail colour collection HD Pro, the product line innovated and developed by multi award-winning and globally renowned nail artist, Hazel Dixon, has unveiled eight glitter nail shades. Available in the brand’s Colour It! gel polish formula, which is Hema free, vegan-friendly and cruelty-free, the creamy colours make…
Read MoreBABTAC announces 2023 Patronage programme
BABTAC announces 2023 Patronage programme The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology‘s Patronage programme offers businesses the chance to support positive change in the beauty industry, in terms of innovation, safety and fit for purpose training and qualifications. Living by the membership and insurance provider’s ethos of ‘standards before profit’, the Patronage programme has…
Read MoreRevealed: 2022’s most searched-for nail trends
Revealed: 2022’s most searched-for nail trends Google has released its Year in Search report for 2022, detailing which terms were most searched for in the US on the search engine. The report focuses on growth, rather than overall search volume, basing its findings on searches that saw a spike in traffic over the year, compared…
Read MoreRevealed: The most lucrative UK cities for a beauty career
Revealed: The most lucrative UK cities for a beauty career Permanent make-up & microblading training provider, K.B Pro, has released the results of its Beauty Career Index. The Index analyses a number of UK cities to determine which locations are most profitable for a beauty career, which are best for education and which have the…
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