PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
How a Scottish nail brand is changing the way products are seen in the sector
In just five years, husband and wife duo, Chris and Bekka Costello, have grown their nail business in Paisley, Scotland, from 10 humble products to over 350: focusing on everything nail professionals require to offer slick, profitable services. “We started Nail Order while our salon was closed due to the…
Read MoreWant to offer vegan manicures in your nail salon? Here’s 20 products to add to your kit
A whopping 25 million people took part in Veganuary in 2024: so have you considered vegan-friendly nail and beauty options in the salon to cater to this burgeoning client base? Gaining a ‘vegan status’ in the beauty sector means a product must not contain animal-derived ingredients or by-products. Click here…
Read MoreRevealed: Pedicures are more popular than manicures in the nail salon
Salon, spa, and fitness booking and management software, Vagaro, has released its 2025 Vantage Report, revealing insights into beauty and wellness trends. Pedicures take the lead With 21 million nail salon appointments booked between January and September 2024, pedicures have overtaken manicures in popularity. They accounted for 59% of searches…
Read MoreVincent Longo Cosmetics has launched to the UK spa market and introduced a luxurious portfolio that will see colour and artistry combined with high-performance and ease of use. Founded in 1995 by celebrity make-up artist, Vincent Longo, the brand has been used on the red carpet to the runway. Now relaunched,…
Read MoreStylish beauty workwear provider, Buttercups Uniforms, is offering an incredible offer across its ranges – for a limited time only. The deal includes 3 for 2 on workwear attire, plus FREE trousers and postage! Simply use promo code BUT007 at buttercupsuniforms.com. Go on, shake up your salon wear and spruce up…
Read MoreThe first Nailympia USA has revealed its prestigious judging panel for the 2017 event. Featuring industry personnel from Russia, Australia and the USA, the 15-strong panel is headed up by head booth judge, Elaine Watson. Organised by Scratch editor-in-chief, Alex Fox, and Athena Elliot, Nailympia USA invites techs to perform in up to nine…
Read MoreHigh Definition brow and beauty experts have announced the biggest eyebrow trends for SS17 – and it’s all about the power brow! Brushed up brows will continue to be in style, and were seen on the runway at Yohji Yamamoto, Versus Versace and Giambattista Valli. To create this look, eyebrow…
Read MoreNABA has unveiled a new gel system. Available through Susan’s Nail Store next month, the NABA Q-Gels are a new generation of fiberglass gels. Easy to work with, the gels are also great for creating the much sought-after look, Babyboomer nails. The range will include: Clear, for base Extreme White,…
Read MoreHigh Definition, the brand behind the infamous HD Brows, has added three shades of brow crème to its make-up range. Each long-lasting, waterproof and smudge-proof crème can be used to create any desired brow look; from strong and defined to on-trend and textured. It applies like crème and sets like…
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