Posts by Sophie Nutt
Tina Bell on how to manage wellbeing in the workplace
During your career as a nail tech, you may be faced with some common health issues that are associated with the profession. Alongside the bad backs, shoulders, necks, sore fingers and muscle strains, the industry is also seeing a large increase in mental health issues. Right now, one in six workers are dealing with mental…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Samantha Redhead, Nails By Samantha
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Samantha Redhead, of Nails By Samantha, reveals lace nail designs have been popular with her clients recently. “Clients love the lace design because it can be used with so many colours and it is a really classy nail look. “I created the design over…
Read MoreBotched filler complaints double in one year
Complaints over botched dermal filler treatments have doubled in the last year, according to Save Face, a national register of accredited practitioners that provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Save Face has revealed it received 672 complains about ‘botched’ dermal filler services in 2018, however this figure rose to 1,342 in 2019. The statistics were revealed in…
Read MoreMavex launches Micoxan Intensive Nail Solution treatment
Mavex has launched Micoxan, a new treatment designed to improve nails affected by fungal infections. The Micoxan Intensive Nail Solution boasts an antiseptic, repairing and protective action to reduce dyschromias and yellowing while strengthening and hydrating fragile, damaged nails. The innovative formula penetrates deeply in the nail to return it to its natural splendour and shine.…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kayley Cairns, multi award winning tech and Hazel Dixon Nail Artist & Academy educator, wears an embellished design inspired by Pantone’s colour of the year. “The nails are created using coloured L&P from HD Professional. They were infills so I filled my existing product down to…
Read MoreHelen Burton-Ward on how to prep the natural nail
Whether you’re providing a natural nail service or perfecting the nail plate for enhancement application, a thorough consultation is imperative. If you don’t complete a consultation before every service, you may find that you struggle to achieve the desired outcome and may compromise the health of the natural nail. More importantly, you may be at…
Read MoreThe Future 100 report identifies beauty trends to shape the new decade
Wunderman Thompson Intelligence has forecasted 100 trends that will shape the new decade in its The Future 100: 2020 report. The report covers 10 trend segments including brands and marketing, culture, tech and innovation, travel and hospitality, food and drink, retail, luxury, health and finance, and beauty. Beauty trends and highlights noted in the report,…
Read MoreCosmetify predicts the beauty brands, products & trends set to rise in 2020
Cosmetify has predicted the brands, products and trends set to be big in the beauty industry this year. Beauty brands The following brands have seen an increase in the percentage of online searches from 2018 to 2019, with their popularity expected to continue to soar in 2020: Florence By Mills – 15666.67% Rude Cosmetics –…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Amy Clarke
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Amy Clarke, of Amy Clarke Nail/Make-up Artist & Educator, reveals babyboomer designs and rose gold glitter has been popular with her clients recently. This glam yet sophisticated look sees pointed almond nails softened with the babyboomer design and muted rose overlays. Alternative tip fades…
Read MoreGellux adds Mirror Glaze & Holographic Top Coats to range
Salon System Gellux has added two new top coats to its range: Mirror Glaze and Holographic. Mirror Glaze Top Coat This high viscosity top coat creates a deep, mirror glaze finish boasting incredible shine and high durability. The top coat works to build and plump the nail for a super high gloss finish while encapsulating…
Read MoreHair & Beauty Charity announces 2020 president
Samantha Grocutt has been named as the elected president of the Hair & Beauty Charity for 2020. Samantha continues the role after her co-presidency with former co-president, Phillip Sharp of ASP. Managing director of hair and beauty PR agency Essence PR, Samantha Grocutt has served on the charity committee for over 12 years and has…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Hayley J’s Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hayley, of Hayley J’s Nails, wears a sparkling glitter ombre nail look. “The Gel Bottle Inc BIAB Baby was used for the nude base, which I set the loose multi cut glitter into before curing and then encapsulated it using BIAB Clear. For the golden…
Read MoreMintel predicts global beauty and personal care trends for the next decade
Mintel has revealed its insights into the global beauty and personal care trends for the next decade in the Global Beauty and Personal Care Trends 2030 report. “Over the next 10 years, two distinct forces of change will disrupt the consumer landscape, causing ripples and waves across industries worldwide,” comments Sarah Jindal, senior global analyst,…
Read MoreSpongellé adds handy retail travel case to range
Body care brand, Spongellé, has revealed a travel case ideal for storing Spongellé buffers on the go. Water-resistant, the travel case can be kept in a clients’ gym back or even to be taken away on holidays so they can take a Spongellé buffer with them wherever they go. Clients simply use their favourite Spongellé…
Read MoreSarah Thompson on being an NSI educator
Scratch quizzes Sarah Thompson, an NSI educator & Gold nail artist, about her love for nails & career story so far… How did you get into the nail industry? When I became pregnant with my son, I wanted to find a career that allowed me to work from home and that offered flexibility so I could…
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