Posts by Sophie Nutt
Eleventh Hour Beauty launches with #StandWithSalons campaign led by Olivia Bowen
Eleventh Hour Beauty is the new online platform that helps hair and beauty businesses fill empty slots, and customers find last-minute appointments, and launches today with a #StandWithSalons campaign led by brand ambassador Olivia Bowen. While all salons are currently closed and self employed professionals are unable to work due to Covid-19, Eleventh Hour Beauty…
Read MoreAre you missing this trick on your social media pages?
As a nail professional, your clients come to you not only for your knowledge and skill, but also because of the experience. The friendship between technician and client becomes a big element of a client’s loyalty. Nail technique and skill is what may initially draw a client to your business, but your personality and character…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Chelsea Tipper, Beauty by Chelsea at Aspire
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Chelsea Tipper, of Beauty by Chelsea at Aspire, revealed the combination of animal print and pastel shades has been popular with her clients recently. “A lot of my clients have a love for having different colours and animal print, so for them this is…
Read MoreEnhance the natural nail with Cuccio Brush-on Builder with Calcium
Cuccio has launched an LED/UV Brush-on Builder gel enriched with calcium for use on natural nails. Boasting a straightforward brush-on formula, the product applies like a soak-off gel polish but works like a hard gel. Ideal for reinforcing, building and extending the natural nail, the self-levelling lightweight formula is also multi-functional across all Cuccio products…
Read MoreCan you guess the UK’s most Google searched beauty questions?
Online beauty platform, Cosmetify, has analysed Google search data to reveal the UK’s biggest questions surrounding skincare, brows and eyes, haircare and make-up. The top 10 most searched beauty questions in the UK (according to their Google search volume) are: How to get rid of spots? (8,900 searches) How to cut your own hair? (8,000 searches) How to get…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Natasha Woods, The Nail Bed
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Natasha Woods, of The Nail Bed, wears a peachy nail look for an exciting awards evening. “I created this nail look using NSI Natural Tech Tips and Glam and Glitz acrylic coloured powder in Sunset Paradise and High Voltage. The nail cuff and hollow gold…
Read MoreNails & Sales launches free challenge for techs to raise prices & attract clients
Joanna Tompkins, founder of Nails & Sales, is launching a free challenge for nail technicians titled ‘Raise Your Prices & Attract More Clients’. The challenge aims to equip techs with the knowledge and confidence to raise treatment prices and gain clients as a result. The Raise Your Prices & Attract More Clients challenge begins on…
Read More11 top tips for businesses during the coronavirus outbreak
Beauty business expert, Liz McKeon, says that now is the perfect time to work on your business. Below are her top 11 tips to navigate your way through coronavirus… Don’t be an ostrich by burying your head in the sand 2020 is a different world now – you need to accept it and steer your…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Still London owner shares advice to techs facing salon closures
Shelly Elson, founder and creative director of Still London, explains why she made the decision to close the salon doors from Tuesday morning and shares advice to fellow techs facing similar difficulties… Closing any business is heart wrenching, even on a temporary basis, and the decision to close Still London was one of the hardest…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Nail tech creates support group & petition calling for government action
Danni Simmons, director of the Nail Tech Network, has created the ‘Coronavirus Business Support & Advice – Nail, Beauty and Hair Businesses’ Facebook group to offer support and advice to those affected by the virus. “I set up the Facebook group as people are so confused, panicked and have no clarity due to the limited…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Holly Innes, HLYIB
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Holly Innes, of HLYIB, reveals this J Balvin-inspired nail design has been popular with her clients due to its vibrant colour palette. “This design has been particularly popular with my clients as the vibrant colours reflect the spring/summer months that are approaching. It’s also…
Read MoreCool pastels & elegant neutrals combine for CND™ spring collection
CND™ has revealed the English Garden collection ready for spring. Six soft and delicate shades inspired by a quintessential English garden make up the collection, which sees a selection of cool pastels and elegant neutrals. The romantic collection features a feminine palette, ideal for clients as they begin to switch out warmer tones for a…
Read MoreGelish turns to soft & sophisticated shades for spring
Gelish has revealed the Editor’s Picks collection for spring 2020, boasting luxurious and sophisticated hues inspired by the runway. A six-piece collection, each delicate nude shade complements a range of skin tones. “Spring is great time of year to embrace soft shades like nudes and pinks,” says Danny Haile, CEO and founder of Gelish. “These…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Kerrie Labrum, Kezzll Nailzz
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kerrie Labrum, of Kezzll Nailzz, wears a stunning French design on stiletto tips. “I created these nails using Glitter Planet Easy Tip Clear Stiletto tips to get the lovely shape. I then use Team Gorgeous acrylic in Rosa, Whipped Cream, Clear Candy and the amazing…
Read MoreConscious consumerism causes rise in demand for organic & natural beauty products
The rise in ‘conscious consumerism’ is thought to have caused a rise in demand for sustainable and ethical products, including certified beauty and wellbeing. The Soil Association Certification Organic Beauty & Wellbeing 2020 report reveals the market for certified organic and natural beauty products in the UK is now worth £106.4 million after a 23%…
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