Posts by Helena Biggs
Add sparkle to nail designs with eco-friendly iZ glitters
Spruce up nail designs and sparkle for the festive season with eight new iZ Beauty of London nail art glitters. The fine glitters can be applied to nails, face and body and are biodegradable, created using a film derived from trees (mainly Eucalyptus), which is sustainable and sourced using environmentally means. Certified as industrially compostable,…
Read MoreVegan beauty: Defined by experts
With 2018 seeing an increasingly conscious approach across all industries, Scratch quizzes experts about veganism – and the properties upheld by the increasing numbers of vegan nail and beauty products. To be considered vegan, a product or service must be free of any animal-derived ingredients. “This includes ingredients such as carmine and beeswax,” comments Abigail…
Read MoreStrong women inspire LCN’s latest nail colour collection
LCN has unveiled What Do You Pink?, a collection of six nail shades inspired by strong female role models from politics, the entertainment industry and economy. “We do not want to neglect our men, but in this Studio edition we are paying homage to the superwomen.” – LCN spokesperson The hues are available in LCN’s…
Read MoreIBD Nails UK unveils edgy rebrand
IBD Nails has introduced a ‘boss’ new look to excite its users and their clients and a new hashtag – #GetNailed. “We are bold, unorthodox and break the boundaries of what it expected,” comments a spokesperson for the brand. Edgy and appearing to appeal to a fashion-forward, young clientele, a series of images have been…
Read MoreHouse Of Lady Muck nail salon opens in London Topshop
House Of Lady Muck, a stylish nail business known for CND treatments and nail art, has opened in Topshop, Oxford Street. The brand, known as HOLM, was founded in East London in September 2017 by Laura Southern, a former fashion industry buyer who has worked with ASOS, Arcadia and Thread. HOLM has boasted pop-ups in…
Read MoreProtect skin with Payot’s Blue Techni Liss range
Skin and body care brand, Payot, has launched a range of products to help combat the effects of blue light on the skin. Its research has shown that blue light from screens impacts on sleeping patterns, with the body feeling less difference between day and night. This in turn can encourage premature wrinkles, dehydrated skin…
Read MoreSalon Services shoppers to get a FREE coffee machine when spending over £150
Throughout October, Salon Services is offering customers a free KRUPS coffee machine when they spend £150 or over on selected brands. The offer applies to both in-store and online shoppers when this cost is spent on one of the following brands while stocks last: OPI, Salon System, Proxelli, Barnum, #MyDentity, Kenra, L’Oreal, Jaguar, Babyliss Wella, Schwarzkopf, Tigi, Paul Mitchell, Maria Nila, XP, Goldwell, Wahl, GHD The KRUPS coffee machine is designed…
Read MoreDip into a new treatment offering with INK London
Are you seeking a new treatment to add to your service menu? One that’s speedy – but offers supreme strength? Take a peek at INK London’s Acrylink Dipping System Diploma with brand educator, Kelly Webb… About: Offer strength and a speedy colour service to clients with the INK London ADS system. Through the diploma course,…
Read MoreDame Kelly Holmes helps open Tonbridge salon owned by twins
Identical twin sisters, Nicola Simpson and Maria Hammond, celebrated the launch of their second salon premises, Tipz N Toez, with Dame Kelly Holmes and around 200 guests. The retired athlete cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the new salon on Tonbridge High Street, Kent. The move marks an 18-year goal to own…
Read MoreWestfield London welcomes beauty bar inspired by famous painting
A brass shell-like beauty bar has been unveiled a the entrance to Westfield London. Designed by Mizzi Studio, the beauty bar for S&G Beautique has been inspired by The Birth of Venus, a painting by Boticelli. The painting depicts the goddess of beauty standing in a giant shell, and Mizzi Studio has created a dramatic…
Read MoreNorth Nail Championships winners announced
Professional Beauty North played host to the North Nail Championships 21-22 October 2018, organised by Denise Wright. Competition was fierce, and a number of new nail faces took to the floor to try their hand at categories including Permanent Polish and Spa Manicure. A ceremony at the end of each day was held to announce…
Read MoreIndustry campaign seeks support to beat breast cancer
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the #NailBreastCancer campaign is running for a fourth year to help raise funds and awareness for the cause. “Over 50,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK every year; the equivalent of one person every 10 minutes.” – Breast Cancer Care “#NailBreastCancer is a fun and…
Read MoreCreate runway-inspired looks with All That Jazz nail colour collection
All That Jazz presents its four sophisticated lacquer hues for the autumn/winter season, inspired by key figures in the world of fashion. The Designer Collection reveals Vivienne – a shimmery blue, Coco – a metallic red, Vera – a cool nude, and Betsey – a sparkling, standout silver. Create catwalk-ready nail looks for fingers and…
Read MoreEmbrace autumn nail designs with four new Essence Glitters
Essence Glitter has unveiled its autumn collection of nail art glitters; four dazzling sparkly hues to spice up manicures this season. Ideal for nail looks from Halloween to Guy Fawkes Night and beyond, the shades are: Autumn Flame – metallic flakes that reflect orange, yellow & green Baby Doll – a delicate soft pink for…
Read MoreTherapists boost business opportunities on Just Wax Advanced Course
Salon System wax specialists, Andy Rouillard and Lisa Stone, hosted a Just Wax Advanced Masterclass at Stockport’s Alan Howard Training Academy using the new Expert range. The intimate course offered new tips and tricks to help boost business with a focus on both theory and practical, hands-on advice. Therapists were shown advanced waxing techniques using…
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