Posts by Helena Biggs
Pure Nails expands portfolio with Halo Create nail art range
Pure Nails, the company behind the Halo brand, has added a host of nail art products to its offering to help elevate your nail designs. The Halo Create range features four categories; Halo Chrome, Halo Coloured Acrylic, Halo Crystals and Halo Glitter, each packaged in diamond-shaped jars to attract attention at the nail desk. 1.Halo…
Read MoreLockdown 2.0: PM Boris Johnson unveils more support for self-employed
Prime minister, Boris Johnson, has announced fresh support for the self-employed in a statement to the House of Commons today (2 November) as England prepares to enter lockdown once again. This new measure comes after he announced on Saturday that he had ‘no alternative’ but to enforce a second national lockdown, which will commence from…
Read MoreFind your mojo with autumn/winter INK London iLac collection
Seven sophisticated nail shades make up the My Mojo collection from INK London; launched for autumn/winter 20/21. Embracing rustic hues; from the Tawny to Saffron and Celery to warm Military Olive, Burnt Henna and King of the Blues, the collection is complete with Sleet – a soft grey. The iLac Kream formula is a durable…
Read MoreUnleash your inner artist with handy Indigo Nails Box Set
Fulfil all sorts nail design requests with the oh-so handy Nail Art Box from Indigo Nails. Featuring various products in one elegant box, your creativity is only limited to your imagination, as the set includes coloured nail art gels, 3D decoration gels, neon nail dusts and shimmering decorations. The 4-8ml product sizes are perfect for…
Read MoreRe:New Beauty’s director on why the brand supports Nail Breast Cancer so strongly
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for the past few years, Scratch has been supporting the Let’s Nail Breast Cancer campaign to help raise funds for the Future Dreams charity. The campaign was launched by Lisa Crook, founder of nail and beauty distributor, Louella Belle, who set out to encourage nails to be painted…
Read MoreBABTAC pushes for beauty industry regulation to aid consumer safety
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has launched Make Beauty Safe, a campaign to make the unregulated beauty industry safer for consumers. A statement from BABTAC reads: “Currently, lack of legislation in the UK beauty industry means there is nothing to stop someone with little or no training from establishing themselves as…
Read MoreWinners announced in OPI Trend Vision nail art competition
The winner of OPI’s TrendVision Nail Artist Award has been chosen following an intense judging process and a record number of entries. Nail artists were tasked in September with creating and submitting an on-trend nail design to be in with the chance of winning some huge prizes. Entries were judged by: Helena Biggs – Managing…
Read MoreShine Bright with 15 limited edition OPI nail shades
Add sparkle and shine to nails with the Shine Bright collection from OPI. Featuring Swarovski® elements, the 15 shades include three special glitter hues – each available in Nail Lacquer, Infinite Shine and GelColor formulas. Rich velvety tones of pink, mauve, burgundy, and golden brown (Snowfalling for You, This Shade is Ornamental!, Dressed to the…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Salons in Wales ordered to close from 23 Oct to 9 Nov
Wales is to go into a ‘firebreak’ lockdown from Friday 23 October, with hair and beauty salons ordered to close. The decision comes following fears that the NHS would not be able to look after the increasing number of people suffering with coronavirus. In a statement to press, Wales’ first minister, Mark Drakeford, said that…
Read MoreNail tech supports #SaveTheArts campaign with custom nail design
Abi Markey, of Nailed It Beauty, South Wales, reveals why and how she’s helping to raise awareness of the #SaveThe Arts campaign, an initiative that encourages support of those working in the entertainment sector throughout the coronavirus pandemic… “As a self employed nail tech with with my own salon, this year has been so incredibly…
Read MoreSparkle this Christmas with 6 stunning Halo Gel Polish shades
Catch eyes and sparkle this festive season with six stunning Halo Gel Polish shades from Pure Nails. The All Wrapped Up Collection has every party-perfect look nailed with the likes of gorgeous green Garland, rich red Candy Cane, decadent brown Mince Pie, golden Prosecco, silver Frosty and ice blue Silent Night – all infused with…
Read MoreSalons in Northern Ireland ordered to close from 16 October
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland’s first minister has announced that close contact services – including hair, beauty, barbering and mobile businesses – must close for four-weeks from Friday 16 October for a four-week period. Arlene Foster told her Assembly colleagues: “We wish to provide members with an update on decisions that the Executive has taken in relation…
Read MoreLecenté unveils 6-piece Cosy Knits gel polish collection
Embrace autumn trends and seasonal nail styles with the Cosy Knits collection from Lecenté. Inspired by warm nights in front of a crackling fire and cuddly jumpers, the rich tones ooze sophistication and are highly pigmented. Each shade offers one-coat application with up to three weeks’ wear and a high shine finish. HEMA free, the…
Read MoreAward-winning nail tech presents KB Full Tool Range Kit
Katie Barnes Tool Range, the brand launched by multi award-winning Warwick based tech, has added the KB Full Tool Range Kit to the portfolio. The comprehensive kit features all of the current tools in the Katie Barnes Tool Range, and the KB Stand Up Inductive Phone Charger is included with all purchases of the kit.…
Read MoreCreate on-trend nail looks with The Gel Bottle Inc’s Runway collection
The Gel Bottle Inc has launched 10 chic gel polish shades for autumn 2020, inspired by catwalk shows across the globe. The Runway collection is highly pigmented for striking coverage and each shade 100% gel; with a non-shrink and non-yellowing formula. LED and UV curable, the shades last up to four weeks and boast a…
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