Posts by Helena Biggs
Offer lasting nail colour & strength with OPI Powder Perfection
Serve up glossy, long-lasting colour for clients with weak nails courtesy of OPI’s dipping system, Powder Perfection. A quick-to-apply alternative to traditional L&P, Powder Perfection lasts around three weeks and is deal for natural nail overlays in colour, French or ombré. The odour-free Powder Perfection system can also be applied over tips and finished with…
Read MoreLight Elegance unveils HEMA-free P+ gel polish system
Serving up hard gel performance in a brush on, soak off system, the P+ gel polish range from Light Elegance is ideal for clients seeking a speedy service with strength and flexibility. Available in the UK via Sweet Squared, the HEMA-free range launched with 36 colour and glitter gel polishes, and is HEMA-free, cruelty-free, gluten-free…
Read MoreVamp up nails with 6 seductive Color Club lacquer shades
Embrace the autumn/winter season with Color Club’s sultry six-piece nail polish collection, She’s So Vamp. The sophisticated hues include a sexy burgundy, deep teal and forest green, and are also available in gel polish and dip powder formulas. Trend led, the shades join over 250 existing Color Club hues; each made in Color Club’s New…
Read MoreHelp the 8 million UK women that suffer hair loss with retail-friendly Hair Gummies
Trichologists have reported an increase in hair loss since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, and over 8 million women in the UK suffer hair loss at some point in their lives. Complement your salon services with the handy Hair Gummies retail product, created by hair supplement brand Hair Gain – and available to the…
Read MoreBehind The Brand: Introducing the salon owner behind Aviva Pro Gel
Janan Saher is the owner and creator of Aviva Day Spa, Academy and Pro Gel. Her career in the nail and beauty industry spans over two decades and she is proud to run her multi award-winning salon and training school, which uses her own brand – Aviva Pro Gel. “I have always had a natural…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Nail & beauty salons must display NHS QR code by 24 September
Nail & beauty businesses and barbershops in England and Wales must register for an official NHS QR code and display the official NHS QR poster from 24 September 2020. The code allows for clients to be contacted quickly and easily should a fellow client or staff member in a salon be affected by coronavirus. Industry…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Tighter penalties announced for those not following rules
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has today (22 September) announced tighter penalties for those not complying with government measures to curb coronavirus. The move follows a dramatic increase in the transmission rate of coronavirus, and the possible onset of a second wave in the UK. In a parliamentary speech, he touched on comments made by scientific…
Read MoreComplement autumn looks with Indigo Nails’ 9-piece Guilty gel polish collection
Indigo Nails Lab has unveiled its autumn 2020 gel polish collection, Guilty. Designed for self-confident, active women, the Guilty range features nine diverse nail shades for a bold finish to complement seasonal looks. Available as a complete collection or individually from 25 September 2020, the shades include the hot red CrimiNails and deep purply-blue Policeman.…
Read MoreGelish collaborates with Disney for Villains nail colour collection
Soak off gel polish brand, Gelish, has collaborated with Disney to launch six nail shades inspired by its iconic villains. “Disney Villains have lived in the shadows of heroes far too long. What haunts them is that they’re more than just evil, but the world has yet to see them come out of the shadows,”…
Read MoreLeicester’s nail & beauty salons can open from 19 August
Health secretary, Matt Hancock, has announced that nail and beauty salons in Leicester can reopen from tomorrow (19 August) but coronavirus infections in the area ‘remain too high’ for the local lockdown to be fully lifted. In a statement 18 August, Hancock commented: “My gratitude goes out to the people of Leicester who have all…
Read MoreAdd detail to nail designs with NSI Tech-Gels
Create striking overlays or add long-lasting detail to nail designs with NSI’s Tech-Gel Colours. The pigment-rich gels have been designed to give a maximum one coat, full coverage, tack free finish. They cure to an ultra-high gloss shine over nail enhancements so no need for a top coat; thus cutting down service time. …
Read MoreCND™ unveils 6 earthy nail shades for autumn
CND™ has launched six nail shades for autumn 2020, available in both Shellac™ gel polish and Vinylux™ long wear polish formulas. Inspired by the succulent flavours and crisp foliage of autumn, the Autumn Addict collection features a mix of earthy tones and subtle shades to suit a variety of tastes. “The orchard-inspired collection is a…
Read More[Updated]: Safe practice guidance for close contact beauty services
Following the announcement 13 August that close contact beauty services can resume in England from 15 August, the government has updated its safe practice guidelines. A document has been prepared by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) with input from firms, unions, industry bodies and in consultation with Public Health England (PHE)…
Read MoreClose contact beauty services CAN resume in England from 15 August
In a late statement on 13 August, prime minister Boris Johnson announced that close contact beauty services can resume in England from Saturday 15 August. The announcement follows a number of campaigns to ‘Bring Back Beauty’ and frustration amongst industry professionals. A statement from the cabinet office reads: “The plan set out in the ‘roadmap…
Read MoreKeep nail tools & bottles secure with Nail Buddy
Do you have a habit of knocking bottles of nail polish or gel polish over while you work? Help prevent mishaps with the handy Nail Buddy. Designed by beauty therapist, Suzie Sturge in 2011, the Nail Buddy sits atop a desk or between your knees and securely holds bottles of nail colour within its grip;…
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