Posts by Sophie Nutt
Health & beauty sector ‘least prepared’ for second wave of Coronavirus
The health and beauty sector is the least prepared for a second wave of Covid-19, according to a new survey by Brightpearl. The research (a survey of 500 retailers) found that 75% of health and beauty businesses said they have made no preparations at all for a second wave of Covid-19. The survey also showed…
Read MoreUK 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.…
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