Posts by Sophie Nutt
Lauren Holmes shares her love of gel polish
Fresh from scooping the coveted Gel Polish Stylist of the Year accolade at the Scratch Stars Awards 2019, Lauren Holmes of Nailed It Beauty, reveals what it is about the gel polish medium that she loves… Over the years, Lauren has trained with ASP, Gelish and The Gel Bottle Inc, and gel polish has been…
Read MoreThe UK’s most popular hair & beauty salon names revealed
The most popular hair and beauty salon names in the UK have been revealed! Esme Loans Ltd analysed a list of 27,323 registered hair and beauty businesses in the UK and found that The Beauty Box was the most popular name, with 134 businesses using it. In second place was Hollywood Nails, with 102 businesses…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sinead Bulley, The Nail Shack
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sinead Bulley, of The Nail Shack, reveals autumn-friendly dandelion-inspired nails have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this particular nail design has been popular because its that in-between time of year where we transition between seasons so it’s nice subtle nod to…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Dreamy celestial
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We love these dreamy celestial nails created by Sophie of Rainbow Nails, Plymouth, using Magpie Beauty products. The nail look was inspired by Australian-based celebrity nail stylist, Miss Betty Rose, who originally posted the celestial manicure on her Instagram page last month. The look…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, wears nude almond nails finished with gold celestial detailing. “I love all celestial things so the idea of suns, moons and stars on my nails are a dream. I saw some inspo from another tech on Instagram (@gaudyoctopus) and decided to give it…
Read MorePrepare for autumn with Gellux City Girl collection
Salon System Gellux has revealed its autumn 2019 collection, City Girl. Eight new hues make up the capsule collection of sophisticated shades, ideal for any occasion and able to take clients from ‘desk to dance floor’. The collection includes: Fri-YAY Brunch Time 9till5 Cocktail Hour Dress to Impress Rush Hour City Girl Girls Night Out…
Read MorePerfect party-ready feet with Cuccio Stainless Steel Pedicure File
Cater to the demand of party season pedicures with the Cuccio Stainless Steel Pedicure File. With the party season comes clients seeking feet that are able to dance the night away – and look fabulous while doing it – and the Cuccio Stainless Steel Pedicure File ensures a hygienic practice. The file is 100% sanitisable…
Read MoreCombine skincare & self tan with Sienna X Rose-infused Tanning Water
Sienna X has revealed Rose-infused Gradual Tanning Water, designed to combine skincare and self tan. The formula infused with rose geranium essential oil allows the user to control and tailor the tan with easy, streak-free application. An ideal retail product for clients that are new to self-tan or nervous about sunless tanning, the tanning water…
Read MoreSchool bans students from wearing acrylic nails
A school in England has banned acrylic nail extensions after claiming students were ‘unable to use a pen’ because of them. In a letter sent out to parents at Burnside College, Northumberland, the school explained that the enhancements were impacting some children’s education. A letter from the school sent out to parents in March said:…
Read MoreNearly half of generation Z would consider a career in beauty
A new survey commissioned by CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, has found that nearly half (42%) of the Generation Z respondents would consider a career in beauty. The survey asked current Irish school leavers to rank their top interests, with results revealing make-up and beauty coming out on top (88%), ahead…
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