Posts by Sophie Nutt
Why you should add waxing to your treatment menu
Waxing is a treatment for which clients will seek out a recommended therapist with whom they feel comfortable, and is convenient for regular, repeat bookings all year round. It’s also a treatment that offers high profit margins. Whether you own a large or small salon or work as a mobile technician, there are a number…
Read MoreCuccio T3 LED/UV gel now available in a tube
The thick T3 LED/UV gel from Cuccio is now available in a ‘controlled tube’ for ease of application. Previously only available in a pot, the gel allows techs to sculpt or create a tip and overlay with ease. Boasting strength, flexibility and strong adhesion, the gel is designed to stay where you put it without…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary In The City
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals pink camouflage has been popular with her clients recently! “This design is such a cute and fresh set! Girly but not too girly. Camouflage is always a popular design and changing the colours from greens to…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Marble madness
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Here to brighten up your social feed is this playful nail design created by talented tech, Isabel May. Seeing an array of bold, beautiful and vibrate hues with hints of sparkle, these nails are sure to catch eyes – for all the…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Katie Foster, Nomad Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Katie Foster, of Nomad Beauty, wears a nail design inspired by the little green men from Toy Story! “My nails are my natural nails that I have been working on growing using Give Me Strength by Magpie Beauty, which I used as a base in…
Read MoreNAF! Stuff reveals new Sleepy collection of cuticle oil pens
NAF! Stuff, the sister brand to NAF! Salon in Glasgow, has revealed its new Sleepy collection of scented cuticle oil pens. Featuring two new scents, Lavender and Mint & Eucalyptus, the Sleepy range has been developed to act as an ideal addition to your client’s bedside table as well as their evening skincare routine. Encouraging…
Read MoreJonathan Van Ness announced as Essie’s first non-female ambassador
Essie has named Queer Eye‘s Jonathan Van Ness as its first ever non-female brand ambassador. Kicking off pride month, Jonathan announced the partnership via a post on his Instagram profile on 6 June. “I’m so honoured to announce I’ve teamed up with Essie as their first non-female ambassador in celebration of Pride!” Jonathan revealed in his caption. “For…
Read MoreRaison d’Etre shares tips on how to avoid therapist burnout
In a job which is dedicated to caring for others and one that can have lots of back to back appointments, many spa therapists forget to give themselves breaks throughout the day or even the time to rest and stretch between clients. Spa therapists are on their feet all day and, when its busy, often…
Read MoreRobbie Tomkins reveals what’s in his kit bag
Here, I’m giving you a little peek inside my kit bag – I’m going to reveal the products I love, the ones I simply couldn’t live without and my Fashion Week essentials. I’ve never worked in a salon, so I’ve only ever worked with a session kit. The obvious main difference between my kit and…
Read MoreRegistration opens for CIDESCO’s 67th World Congress in Chicago
CIDESCO, the World Standard for Beauty and Spa Therapy, has announced registration is officially open for its 67th World Congress and Exhibition. Taking place in Chicago, USA, from 19 – 23 September 2019, the annual event provides the opportunity to discuss the industry’s most important issues, learn new skills and network with the world’s leading…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Brock, The NailDresser
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Brock, of The NailDresser, revealed neon animal print has been popular with her clients recently. “Neon and animal print is everywhere at the moment. So when Lecenté mixed the two together with a foil in their summer collection my clients were over the…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Subtle shimmer
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Sometimes – emphasis on the ‘sometimes’ – less is more, and this is proved perfectly by Aimee, of @thelacquerlassie, who created a stunning set of pointed almond nails on herself for a trip to Oslo. The design sees a cover pink shade…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Sherrine Jermy, Sherrine’s Sparklies
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sherrine Jermy, of Sherrine’s Sparklies, wears nude nails with nature-inspired detailing. “I used Premier Gel’s LBG in Paris with a layer of INK London Additions Clear Holographic in Pearl. I then used water colour inks to create the green-yellow ‘clouds’. I put a thin layer…
Read MoreHow to market to male clients
The male beauty market is booming as salons see men make up one in five clients*, indulging in their appearance through treatments such as manicures and pedicures, waxing and tanning. We witness old-fashioned stigmas attached to men paying ‘too much’ attention to their appearance or the notions that a ‘real man’ shouldn’t wear moisturiser rapidly…
Read MoreTracy Sutton shares five ways to limit your impact on the environment
Our industry’s war with waste is significant. Public awareness surrounding packaging, plastic pollution and the environment is at its highest due to media coverage, new regulations and reports. No one knows the absolute right thing to do in order to solve the issue, and everyone has different values and approaches, however there are a number…
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