Walk on the wild side with Light Elegance ButterCream The Mighty Jungle collection
Light Elegance has revealed six shades as part of its new ButterCream collection, The Mighty Jungle. Taking inspiration from the natural beauty of the jungle and the striking creatures that retreat there, the collection aims to take you on a journey of jungle fun and mystery. The Mighty Jungle collection…
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Sweet Squared launches free online SWITCH.2 classes for LashUs & wax:one
Sweet Squared has launched SWITCH.2; a series of free one-hour online classes for qualified lash and waxing professionals looking to refresh their skills and knowledge. The classes will take place this September and will provide an exclusive insight into the secrets behind the LashUs and wax:one brands. The SWITCH.2 series…
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Social media strategies to evolve to keep Middle East beauty industry relevant in ‘new normal’
The Middle East beauty industry is facing up to an online ‘reality check’ as it moves to remain relevant in the post-Covid-19 ‘new normal’. According to experts in a webinar staged by Beautyworld Middle East, the region’s largest international trade fair for the sector, trust, authenticity and transparency are now…
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Over 30% of women turn to beauty pros to fix DIY treatments post-lockdown
A recent poll commissioned by UK shopping centre, centre:mk, has revealed that despite almost 50% of women saying they’d tried DIY beauty hacks at home during lockdown, 33% of also noted they’d had to visit a professional to get a beauty mishap fixed. These beauty disasters included wonky haircuts and…
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Covid-Safe USA Nail Event Proves Huge Success
Running successfully for 10 years now, the Nail Camp events, organised in the USA by Jessica Briarmoon, have been a mecca for techs that desire a four-day break that’s all about – nails. For 2020, the April-scheduled event was moved just two weeks before being held when Maryland was…
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Open for entries – Oceania Nail Photo Comp
There is still time to enter the photographic categories of the Oceania Nail Championships, to be held at the Perth Hair & Beauty Expo hosted by Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Australia. The championships, organised by Teresa Warman, are due to be held on 20 September and the theme for the…
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Cosmetics industry predicted to move towards up-cycled ingredients
Food byproducts are being increasingly up-cycled as raw materials by the cosmetics industry, according to Ecovia Intelligence. Food byproducts are already established as a source of natural ingredients and some, such as palm kernel oil, are widely used in cosmetic and personal care products. There is greater demand for such…
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Pinterest reveals top trending global summer beauty searches
Pinterest has revealed ‘natural beauty’ and personalisation have been topping users’ beauty wish lists this summer. As part of its latest global beauty report, the site revealed that, in June, beauty based on skin tone was a top theme for searches. Searched-for terms included ‘grey hair on dark skinned women’, ‘blonde…
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The Edge Nails adds to range of PPE
The Edge Nails has revealed new personal protective items in its range of equipment for nail and beauty technicians and salons. New additions includes 3-Ply Protective Disposable Face Masks in boxes of 50. The masks feature elastic ear loops. Protective Face Shield Visors are also available, as well as Protective Screen…
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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…
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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…
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Nail Tech & Wellness Coach Creates Fabulosity Group for Women 40+
Nailympia judge and well-known industry figure from Australia, Jai Harvey-Yin has successfully moved sideways into the arena of empowerment and wellness. Following her new purpose, this move has added Reiki, alongside a string of new skills, to her already wide repertoire and Jai is now a loud and proud advocate…
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LASHUS launches Gentle Lash Cleanser & Brush
Ideal for retailing to lash clients seeking maintenance products between appointments, LASHUS has revealed two new additions. The Gentle Lash Cleanser is an ideal daily retail item for clients to use at home. Enriched with chamomile and ginger extract, this soothing formula will prevent the build-up of makeup and sebum,…
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Create 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…
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NSI reveals Woodstock-inspired Polish Pro collection
Get in the groove and help clients channel their inner hippy chick with the NSI Woodstock Collection. The new NSI Polish Pro shades were inspired by the legendary music festival and the iconic fashion of the time. New additions include: Music – light blue/purple Flower Power – light pink Far…
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