Posts by Sophie Nutt
UK cosmetics & toiletries industry to decline by 10% in 2020
The UK cosmetics and toiletries sector will see a £1.7bn value decline in 2020. Research conducted by GlobalData has revealed that 43% of UK consumers plan to reduce socialising outside of the home, which would cause cosmetics and toiletries to lose out in a Covid-19-driven decision between ‘what is essential and what is disposable’. “With…
Read MoreCreate on-trend designs easily with :Yours Botanical Love Stamping Plates
:Yours has launched four new double-sided summer 2020 stamping plates in the Botanical Love collection. Created by Dee (:Yours founder) and Sascha Gossen, the stamping plates are inspired by the heat and nature that summer brings, offering endless options for nail technicians to create bespoke and on-trend designs. The Botanical Love collection includes: :Yours Loves…
Read MoreCovid-19 inspires new generation of cosmetics creators
According to research by Mayku, thousands of beauty and cosmetics hobbyists have developed their crafts during Covid-19 lockdown, with a quarter now making their own products. Despite the considerable economic downturn associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, the sales of cosmetics and beauty products has defied recessions with the wellness industry now worth up to £2.8…
Read MoreSoothe with Mavex Skin Comfort Hand Cream
Soothe dry hands with the Mavex Skin Comfort Moisturising and Repairing Hand Cream. Seeing a rich and velvety texture, this hand cream features a delicate scent but is also designed to be easily absorbed without greasiness while keeping hands hydrated for 24 hours. Extracts of alpine rose and vitamin E aid skin repair and deeply hydrate,…
Read MoreProtect weak & brittle nails with Magpie Beauty Rubber Up
Magpie Beauty has launched Rubber Up; a clear rubber base layer offering superior adhesion with minimal lifting and chipping. The product is also designed to provide extra protection, due to its flexible nature, to weak brittle nails.What’s more, Rubber Up can also be used to cover the unevenness of natural nails and smooth out ridges.…
Read MoreNeon brights combine in Luxe Gel Hot Summer Nights collection
Create vibrant, neon-effect nail looks for clients this summer with the Hot Summer Nights collection from Luxe Gel. Featuring six highly pigmented gel polish shades, the collection comprises neon-effect hues in tones of orange, green, yellow and pinks. The Hot Summer Nights collection includes the shades: Holidays Exotic Miami Pink Kiwi Koi Indigo Shop the…
Read MoreEntice retail spend with cute MAD Beauty Hand Moisturising Sanitisers
Encourage regular hand sanitisation while benefiting from extra income with these MAD Beauty Keep It Clean Hand Moisturising Sanitisers ideal for retailing to clients. The cute hand sanitiser sprays disinfect and moisturise, and are packaged into fun, handbag-sized dispensers. What’s more, the sanitisers are available in three different scents: Strawberry, Blackcurrant and Coconut. The Keep…
Read MoreTreat dehydrated skin with BeautyLab 4D Hyaluronic Acid + B5 Serum
BeautyLab London has launched the 4D Hyaluronic Acid + B5 Serum, ideal for retailing to clients or incorporating into in-salon facial treatments. Targeting multiple skin layers, the serum is infused with four kinds of hyaluronic acid that deliver hydration, reduce water loss and provide 24-hour moisturisation. Vitamin B5 penetrates the skin to stimulate cell regeneration,…
Read MoreBritney Tokyo on how social media helped boost her career
LA-based celebrity manicurist & Scratch columnist for 2020, Britney Tokyo reveals how social media helped boost her career… Before moving to the U.S., I worked as a nail artist in Tokyo and I felt such a large gap in the reality of advanced Japanese nail art and the lack of advanced nail art in America.…
Read MoreMore than half of social media users self-conscious about showing their natural skin
According to a survey of 2,000 people conducted by Skin Proud, more than half (55%) of social media users are self-conscious about the appearance of their natural skin. More than a third (40%) of people attributed this lack of confidence to comparing themselves to others, while more than a quarter (28%) claimed they feel pressure…
Read MoreNail tech launches clothing & product line in lockdown
Jaki Logan, of Nova Nails, found inspiration within the weeks of lockdown in order to keep her business alive by launching Break Hearts, Not Nails – a clothing and product line for both professionals and consumers alike. “I started doing nails around three years ago,” explains Jaki. “I was approaching 30 and working in banking…
Read MoreAdd individuality to designs with Magpie Beauty Nail Art Stickers
Add individuality to nail looks with the new Nail Art Stickers from Magpie Beauty. Magpie Beauty has launched 12 sticker packs that, unlike the brand’s previous stickers that are currently available in silver, gold, black, white and rose gold, are multicoloured, iridescent and holographic. What’s more, there’s stickers to suit every client with the designs…
Read More[Updated] Face coverings: The rules for nail & beauty pros & clients
There has been confusion within the nail industry as to the face coverings beauty professionals are required to wear during a treatment, and what should be asked of the client. While the below are guidelines from government, we encourage you to make your own decisions on top of such guidelines, based on your risk assessments…
Read MoreEnhance nail designs with :Yours colour pigments
:Yours has revealed the Elements range, comprising 16 cosmetic grade pigments. Ideal for creating an array of nail styles, :Yours Elements pigments are versatile and are available in a selection of show-stopping shades. Seeing a palette of crème colours and pearl finishes, nail artists can mix up the pigments to create a completely bespoke design.…
Read MoreExtend nails speedily with INK London Long Ballerina Fit-Tips
INK London has revealed its Long Ballerina Fit-Tips, offering a speedy service time and strong, flexible nail enhancements that boast a flush finish. Made of soft gel, the full coverage Fit-Tips are thin and flexible with a reinforced free edge for extra strength, are soakable and require no filing. What’s more, the tips boast an…
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