TECHNIQUE
Willow Academy launches The E-file Society to connect nail techs & boost knowledge
Are you an E-file tech that wants to surround yourself with like-minded E-file users, while boosting your product understanding? Willow Academy Ltd has launched The E-file Society: a judgment-free community space to help pros do just that. “The Society allows Willow to share knowledge with our customers, and provides members…
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What’s the difference between diamond, carbide & silicone E-file bits? A nail expert explains
E-file bits are made from different materials, come in different shapes, sizes and styles and have different purposes and benefits, says Katie Clark, award-winning nail tech & founder of Katie Barnes Tool Range & Education. There are some bits which must only be used for certain techniques, otherwise it is…
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Want to elevate your nail art? Award-winning pro unveils memberships for all skill levels
The World’s Star Nail Artist 2023, Katy Pottle, has announced the Sparkle Squad: a membership programme to empower nail artists. “Having worked as a nail tech for over 22 years, I know firsthand the challenges and triumphs that come with mastering nail art, says Katy Pottle. “After winning The World’s…
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To celebrate the launch of Sienna X‘s skincare range, Sophie and I headed to Mortimer House Loft & Gallery, an upmarket venue in London. The brand new capsule skincare collection consists of 11 products, including cleansers, facial oils and a glycolic and fruit acid chemical peel ideal for signature in-salon…
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This morning, I headed to the Lash Perfect Beauty Bar in London, just a stone’s throw from Piccadilly Circus underground station. The brand was hosting a drop-in event to celebrate and preview the launch of its new iRevive brightening eye treatment. The iRevive treatment can be performed as an add-on…
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This morning, the Scratch HQ was visited by Essex-based Lip NV educator, Laura White, to perform the No Needle Filler treatment on Scratch assistant ed, Kat. Before arriving at the Scratch office, Laura had sent Kat a thorough consultation form to fill out to ensure there were no contraindications that could prevent…
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I was invited to observe an African Pedicure delivered by a beauty therapist in a village called Bassingbourn in Hertfordshire. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Emma Grant moved to the UK in 2014 after getting married. A trained therapist with 15 years’ experience, Emma is also qualified in hairdressing,…
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Last night I was invited to an exciting RefectoCil launch event with Salon System at the Soho Residence in London. The glam event was in celebration of a new RefectoCil Browista Custom Colour workshop, encouraging therapists to release their colour creativity by mixing tints to create bespoke brow shades for…
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Location, location, location! So what’s the address of my new academy? 5 Radford Street, Stone, Staffordshire! Yes, I can finally let people know where the academy is, as work on the premises starts this Sunday. I’m so fortunate to have a place on the main ring road on the high…
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