Light Elegance Q&lu Spa Range

Light Elegance reveals spa line for manis & pedis

By Helena Biggs | 7 April 2019

US nail product manufacturer, Light Elegance, has add four spa products to its portfolio of offerings. Q&Lu is ‘an indulgent, nutrient-rich collection’ that includes a bamboo-infused lotion, exfoliating scrub, sea-salt soak and tension-relieving spa oil. All four products are formulated without the use of artificial dyes or fragrances. With a…

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The Nail Room & Co, Hackney, London

Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Room & Co, Hackney, London

By Kat Hill | 3 April 2019

After honing her craft in some of London’s nail hot spots, Lucy Francis knew it was time to put her stamp on the scene with her own salon space. “While working in Shoreditch four days a week, I decided to rent a space in a hairdressers for the other three…

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Sweet Squared Fb Live

Light Elegance & :Yours to host Facebook Live sessions

By Kat Hill | 30 March 2019

Brands from Sweet Squared’s portfolio, Light Elegance and :Yours, are preparing to go live on Facebook. The Facebook Lives are set to showcase the brands and new release, as well as  offer top insider tips thanks to the education ambassadors on hand. On 7 April at 8pm, Light Elegance EA Jeni Smith will be demonstrating…

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Becky Wicks

MANI MONDAY: Pastel dreams

By Sophie Nutt | 4 March 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We love this pastel pink and lilac nail look courtesy of talented tech, Becky Wicks, featuring two subtle glitter nails. The pretty design combines soft, delicate hues with an almond shape for a super cute partnership. To…

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Lava Shells Cowrie

Enhance beauty treatments with self-heating Cowrie Lava Shell

By Scratch Staff | 3 March 2019

Shared Beauty Secrets has launched a self-heating/self-cooling massage tool; an ideal addition to facial treatments, massages, manis & pedis. The Cowrie Lava Shell utilises the technology of the award-winning Lava Shells treatments to allow therapists to introduce a luxurious, chargeable extra easily and efficiently. Available to UK spas and salons…

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Untitled Design

Nail tech creates gender reveal cake manicure

By Sophie Nutt | 27 February 2019

When browsing platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, it’s almost impossible to avoid an extravagant ‘gender reveal’ video. In the videos where a balloon is popped or a cake is cut in order to reveal the gender of an unborn baby, one American nail tech has taken the trend one step further by…

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Nail Swag

MANI MONDAY: Golden touch

By Sophie Nutt | 25 February 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! This week serves up a design for those clients that prefer a minimalist nail look. The team at Nail Swag created this chic manicure seeing a cover pink nude base topped off with delicate gold flakes encapsulated…

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Bridal Nails

Aftercare advice for bridal clients

By Kat Hill | 23 February 2019

In order for your client to maintain their nail look past the big day, it is important to impart aftercare advice and your product recommendations for use at home. Not only does this present the perfect retail opportunity, the correct information also helps reduce the risk of service breakdown and…

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Rose B Nails

MANI MONDAY: Dreamy dusk

By Sophie Nutt | 7 January 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Pushing aside those Monday blues this week is this dreamy design by ROSE B, of @rosebnails on Instagram, which has left us yearning for lighter, warmer Summer evenings – even if it is only the 7 January… The…

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Ria Cooper

Transgender woman opens salon to help others transitioning

By Sophie Nutt | 17 December 2018

A transgender woman has opened a hair and beauty salon in Hull to support other people who are transitioning. Ria Cooper underwent gender reassignment surgery to become a woman when she was 14 however, having initially struggled with the change, the now 24-year-old wants to help others going through the…

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