EVENTS
Vegan gel polish collection & kit up for grabs in spring nail art competition
The April Scratch Snap competition is open! Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge that invites nail pros to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme. Simply snap a pic of the design on yourself, nail tips or a client – and you could be…
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Get Lippy: Beauty brands unite to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers
Gynae cancer charity, The Eve Appeal, has announced its Get Lippy campaign to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers. The Get Lippy campaign will be rolled out during the month of May, encouraging everyone to ‘Get Lippy’ by raising awareness of the five gynaecological cancers: womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.…
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British Beauty Council invites students to shape future of industry via mentorship & grant opportunity
The British Beauty Council has launched The Student Shadow Board, alongside UNiDAYS and Sephora UK. Via the initiative, young people across the UK can apply to receive mentorship and grant support, by pitching their future-facing beauty solutions across topics like innovation and technology, sustainability, creativity, marketing and science. They can…
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Gemini Nail Polish, from Bio Sculpture, was used on the hands of models for the Temperley London show at London Fashion Week (LFW). At its HQ in Mayfair, the Temperley London show saw three ‘parties’ on three floors, showcasing three collections on Friday 13 September. The nail team consisted of…
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Gelish and Secret Spa, the London-based on-demand mobile beauty service, have teamed up to offer its therapists the opportunity to learn more about how Gelish can benefit their businesses. Set to take place on Monday 23 September from 5:30pm, the Immersion Day will allow therapists to speak with other professionals, try out Gelish products…
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Session nailist and Fashion Week regular, Marian Newman, lent her design expertise to the Roland Mouret showcase at London Fashion Week. She create three statement nail designs using Kure Bazaar nail lacquers that complemented the jewellery collection by designer, Maria Aaron. The three looks were: A striped multicolour effect inspired…
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Milton Keynes based nail tech, Suzanne Clayton, led a team of five to create an assortment of nail looks for the Pierre Garroudi show at London Fashion Week. The salon owner and session nailist was briefed by the designer to create nails in shades of white and pastel with splashes…
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Pops of bright nail colours walked the runway at Pam Hogg’s SS20 showcase at London Fashion Week. The CND™ & Sweet Squared team were lead by Nickie Rhodes-Hill, Scratch Stars Awards 2019 Session Stylist of the Year. The nail team also included: Amy Morphey, Joanna Tompkins, Shienne Mann and Kay…
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Yesterday, myself and assistant editor, Kat, had the pleasure of popping to the capital and spending the entire day getting stuck into London Beauty Week, courtesy of the British Beauty Council and Covent Garden London. After launching on Wednesday (11th September), this year marks the first ever London Beauty Week…
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