Posts by Alex Fox
Polished Pink Males to Raise Awareness
As we hit just over halfway through October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to showcase a fantastic gallery of men who painted their nails to raise awareness and funds for the cause. To remind readers, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK; as one in seven women and around 370…
Read MoreAcademy Accredits & Moves Nail Classes Online
The Nailchemy Academy, which has been run for over 10 years in Bridgwater, Somerset by Hayley Partridge, has announced that its latest online training courses have been accredited in association with ABT. Offering its education in new online versions of its most popular professional nail courses, Nailchemy is keen to continue to support its students…
Read MoreSam & Mel Show nail art contest winners announced
Sam Biddle and Melanie Lewendon of the Mel & Sam Show have announced the winners of their September month-long nail art competition, which attracted 40 entries. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month for October 2020, this competition afforded great industry support and prizes while inviting contestants to enter for free, yet donate to Breast Cancer Research.…
Read MoreExplore the natural nail with handy poster for academies
Teaming up with globally recognised and revered nail expert and scientist, Doug Schoon, Tracy Anne Shelverton has produced an up to date, precise and accurate natural nail unit poster. Designed to dissect and name the natural nail unit in the most precise manner to date, this new A4 poster is a perfect addition to any…
Read MoreMarian Newman named in 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List
UK nail industry pioneer and trailblazer, Marian Newman, has been named on the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours list and been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM). Announced 10 October with around another 449 beneficiaries, Marian Newman is acknowledged for her outstanding contribution and exemplary service to the nail industry during her lifelong career and more specifically during the…
Read MoreEATOW opens weekly webinar for the BAME beauty & creative community
Eryca Freemantle (founder of Embracing All Tones of Women – EATOW) and her industry friends have launched Safe Space, a free webinar series. An open, non-judgemental, non-religious environment, this series is aimed at predominantly but not exclusively, B.A.M.E. individuals within the creative and beauty industries. It’s open to females and males over 18 years of…
Read MoreTake picture-perfect nail snaps with SmartPhoto phone case
Take top quality nailfies with the SmartPhoto Case; designedspecifically for creatives that need to take instant, quick and stunning photos of their work for uploading to social sites. With nail and tattoo artists in the forefront of his mind, inventor & CEO, Jan Derendal of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, devised a phone case that eliminates unwanted…
Read MoreFix, fill, shape & build nails with CND™ PlexiGel system
CND™ has launched PlexiGel, an enhancement system that offers solutions for broken, torn, chipped or flat nails. Serving up a speedy and simple way to repair nails, the system has been in laboratory development for over three years. “Every component of the system including the packaging was tested by nail professionals around the world, from…
Read MoreDark to Light; one tech’s journey to salvation
ANNA’S STORY as told to Alex Fox by Anna Lou AKA The Real Nail Addict “To fully comprehend the magnitude of what I am and have today, I must go back to the very beginning… “Going back to 13 years of age, I had an amazing mother that did everything she could to raise me…
Read MoreMavala captures tones from nature in 6-piece nail polish collection
Using a backdrop of cities that come to life in the autumn for its inspiration, Mavala, the natural nailcare brand developed in Geneva since 1958, has released its autumnal colour collection for 2020. The Charming collection, as it’s been christened, is a six-piece set pitching an earthy and elegant nod to the serene colours identified…
Read MoreZoya presents 12-piece Luscious nail lacquer range for autumn 2020
Zoya has released the Luscious collection for autumn 2020; a stunning arrangement of mixed finishes featuring shimmers, duo-tones, metallics and sultry dark creams. Whether you hanker for a classic deep red or prefer sparkling earthy shades, this collection evokes the alluring season of autumn as it captures the essence of the season in 12 splendid…
Read MoreFrom vehicle tech to nail tech: Louise Dennis shares her career story
Blending a man’s world with a woman’s most of her working life, gives mobile nail tech and freelance educator, Louise Dennis of LouD Nail Design in Colchester, a unique perspective on life and a strong opinion on government thinking and direction during the 2020 corona crisis. After deciding A Level Art & Fashion was not…
Read MorePink Grapefruit cuticle oil joins NAF! Stuff Pro collection
NAF! Stuff Pro has added the punchy Pink Grapefruit scent to its range of cuticle oils. A mood balancing and stress reducing scent, this zingy, citrus aroma is available in a handbag-friendly 3.5ml pen; the perfect addition to any nail tech’s retail offering. Its uplifting and refreshing fragrance is also available in a 30ml bottle…
Read MoreNail art: Floral expressionism with Anna Sikora
Creating Realistic Flowers with Anna Sikora Clients can’t seem to get enough of flower designs. So, with this in mind, the latest course to join the Beauty2Trs nail menu is with Anna Sikora. Anna’s course showcases the creation of a bouquet of floristic decorations that are currently proving popular among stylists. These designs are perfect…
Read MoreSupport #dutytohelpbeauty by Completing Survey
As a professional working with the beauty industry Ria-Jaine Lincoln (lash & nail tech & beauty industry accountant) knows how exciting it was getting back to business when close contact services resumed, but we can’t forget that there are many businesses that are either not open or are now starting to see gaps in the…
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