Posts by Helena Biggs
Footcare specialist, Margaret Dabbs, awarded OBE in New Year Honours List 2023
Margaret Dabbs, CEO & founder of the Margaret Dabbs London foot clinics and own brand of foot, hand and leg products, has been appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in His Majesty’s New Year Honours List. Recipients in the New Year Honours List have been awarded for their…
Read MoreWorld’s Star Nail Artist competition launches with £1000s of prizes for winners
Introducing a NEW competition, open to nail artists worldwide! Scratch, in partnership with CND™, has launched World’s Star Nail Artist (WSNA) – an opportunity for creative nail experts to immerse in themed challenges over 10 weeks. Proud to unite the global nail industry with this exciting event, entry opens 1 February 2023, and entrants will…
Read MoreNails.INC & Percy Pig pair up for scented nail polish launch
Nails.INC & Percy Pig pair up for scented nail polish launch British nailcare brand, Nails.INC, has teamed up with popular confectionery character, Percy Pig, to launch a Percy scented nail polish duo. Percy, a creation by M&S, first hit shelves as a gummy sweet in 1992 and is the most successful brand in the British…
Read More‘Viva Magenta’ is Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2023
‘Viva Magenta’ is Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2023 Pantone, the world renowned source of colour expertise, has unveiled PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta as its Colour of the Year 2023. For 24 years, Pantone’s Colour of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, beauty, home furnishings, industrial design…
Read MoreCEW UK partners with John Bell & Croyden to launch independent beauty brand award
CEW UK partners with John Bell & Croyden to launch independent beauty brand award CEW UK, which serves to develop careers and knowledge of the beauty industry for its members, has teamed up with luxury London pharmacy, John Bell & Croyden, to launch a 225th Anniversary Award. This initiative is designed to give a young,…
Read MoreBike ride raises over £7k for Hair & Beauty Charity
Bike ride raises over £7k for Hair & Beauty Charity A team of 14 riders took part in the Hair & Beauty Charity Bike Ride, which raised £7,265 to support hair & beauty professionals in need. The event returned for this first time since 2019, when teams previously travelled to Girona, Spain. This year’s challenge…
Read MoreCND™ unveils 14 shades in Colorworld: its biggest collection to date
Renowned for its six-piece seasonal collections, CND™ is exciting the industry with Colorworld; a rainbow of 14 stunning nail shades that encourage nail artists to use their wildest imagination to create limitless nail styles. “Colorworld is a land of imagination and possibility,” comments CND™ co-founder, Jan Arnold. “Together, this palette creates a harmony like an…
Read MoreTwo nail artists make top 10 in the NHBF’s Top 100 Influencer Index
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) announced the top 20 hair and beauty influencers in its Top 100 Influencer Index at Electric Space, London on 13 November. The index, sponsored by Pirkx, City & Guilds and the Hair & Beauty Charity, recognises those in the industry that use social media to influence the sector.…
Read MoreChristina Applegate wears ‘FU MS’ nail art to accept star on Walk Of Fame
Actress, Christina Applegate, stuck her fingers up to her multiple sclerosis diagnosis by wearing ‘FU MS’ nail art as she commemorated her star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. The Sweetest Thing and Samantha Who? star publicly announced her diagnosis, which has impacted her mobility, in August 2021. Nail stylist, Vanessa Sanchez McCullough (@nailzbyvee), created the…
Read More5 advent calendars for nail fanatics
‘Tis the season of giving – and whether that’s to yourself or to a colleague or loved one, an advent calendar is a perfect pre-Christmas treat. We’ve rounded up five calendars for nail pros & fanatics, with a handy surprise behind each door… OPI Jewel Be Bold Mini Nail Lacquer Advent Calendar This colour-packed advent…
Read MoreOPI appoints Harriet Westmoreland as global brand ambassador
Internationally renowned nail professional, Harriet Westmoreland, has been appointed as global brand ambassador for OPI. The talented tech, who boasts over 272,000 followers on Instagram and counts celebrities such as TV’s Rochelle Humes as a regular client, is known for her meticulous and minimal nail styles and is ‘thrilled’ with the partnership. “I have always…
Read MoreDublin Nail Championships 2022: The results
The Federation of Nail Professionals administered the Dublin Nail Championships at the Professional Beauty & Hair expo in Dublin, 6-7 November. Nail pros battled it out cross categories including UV Gel Polish Professional and Instagram Photographic, with acclaimed judges scoring on a variety of criteria. UV Gel Polish Professional 1st place: Ivita Voiceha – 173…
Read MoreNailympia London 2022: Winners announced
The 16th Nailympia London competition took place in a hybrid format – with categories available to enter online, as well as in person at the two-day Olympia Beauty exhibition. Competitors from all over the globe entered across three divisions, and the winners were announced at a ceremony on stage at Olympia Beauty on Monday 3…
Read MoreNailed It! book details how one woman turned a dream business into a big success
Jeanette Sklivanou, founder of cosmetics company, Safe ‘N’ Beautiful and the Snails nail polish brand for children, has released Nailed It! How One Woman Turned A Dream Business Into A Huge Success. In the book, Jeanette explores topics entrepreneurs need to know to start a business; from how to think of a good idea to…
Read MoreCND™ nail styles storm the runway for The Blonds at NYFW
Design duo, The Blonds, called upon CND™ nail stylists to create looks for their spring 2023 show at New York Fashion Week. The fashion collection is a tribute to the first summer the designers shared, filled with escapism, glamour, and nightlife in New York City – as well as excess style. The collection features the…
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