Posts by Helena Biggs
Boost nail & beauty skills at the Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy
Structured to help forge bright, beautiful careers and grow skillsets, the Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy has launched, founded by industry icon, Susan Gerrard, who brought the Jessica nail brand to the UK. Held at Gerrard International’s purpose-build training facility in Borehamwood, Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy courses are taught with brands including Jessica Natural Nail Care,…
Read MoreKeep nails in top condition with Calgel Aftercare Kits
Keep gel enhancements looking fresher for longer and offer products to help clients soak off nails safely at home with Izabelle Hammon’s Aftercare Kits. The kits are sold in a Calgel branded bag, but all products are compatible with both Calgel and iZ PRO Colour, and the iZ Beauty gel effect lacquers. The bag includes:…
Read More7 sweet nail shades launch in Gelish & Morgan Taylor
Gelish and Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer invite you to indulge in the super-sweet shades of the Royal Temptations collection; six decadent shades and one special effect glitter. Inspired by the lavish life of Marie Antoinette, opulent pastels of sea foam green, teal, purple, pink and coral help to convey a romantic, regal fantasy. All shades…
Read MoreDazzle on the dancefloor with Light Elegance UK’s new gel colour collection
Shake those hips and shimmy to the tune of May I Have This Dance?, the latest gel collection from Light Elegance UK. The buff-off gels are available as a Glitter 6pk, Color Gel 6pk and Mini Color Gel 6pk, which includes the six colour gel shades in 6ml pots.Featuring six stunning glitter gels and six…
Read MoreBe retail-ready with BeautyPro hair mask
Show you care from the tips of your toes to the top of your head with the BeautyPro Hair Therapy deep conditioning hair mask; an ideal retail item. Enriched with Argan oil and jojoba seed oil, the single-use hair sheet mask locks in heat to help penetrate the ingredients deep into the hair. Ideal for…
Read MoreFaby launches Opposite nail colour collection to attract clients
Italian nail brand, Faby, has unveiled its spring/summer collection; Opposite. Dedicated to ‘the beautiful and amazing complexity of womanhood’, the double-faceted collection comprises six sweet, pastel hues and six deep, seductive shades. Reflecting the diversity of women, the shades have been designed to showcase how both delicate and bold tones can complement each other. “Every woman is…
Read MoreBoost your profile by joining the Beauty Business Club
Brand consultant and beauty expert, Irene Moore, has launched the Beauty Business Club, an online business coaching platform for independent beauty pros and emerging brands. Irene, who has worked with brands including NYX Cosmetics, L’Oreal, Eylure and Dior, is offering affordable monthly business coaching to members looking to grow their business more effectively. Inside the…
Read MoreStep out with Uptown Girl gel polish nail colour collection for spring
Pure Nails presents its latest Halo Gel Polish collection; Uptown Girl. The sophisticated palette of nudes is ideal for the girl about town, offering classic and chic shades to complement any outfit, and the six creamy hues have been designed to be ideal for a meeting or a moment on the catwalk. What’s more, if you…
Read MoreScratch cover star scoops top nail award
Talented tech, Katie Barnes, has scooped the Nail Professional of the Year title at the Professional Beauty Awards. It’s been a great week for Katie – as she also graces the front cover of the March issue of Scratch as both the model and nail stylist, and she recently made huge waves in Nails magazine‘s Next Top Nail…
Read MorePray for Summer Dayz with INK London’s nail colour collection
Brrr, it may be chilly outside – but summer will come around sooner than you think, so be prepared for bright nail requests with five punchy nail shades from INK London. Available in iLac gel polish, the hues are (L-R) Funky Fuschia, Blazing Sunset, Summer Sorbet, Ardent Amethyst and Purple Persuasion. Each available in 15ml…
Read MoreScratch Stars Awards 2018 closes with record number of entries
Entry to the Scratch Stars Awards closed at midnight, with over 500 entries received across 16 categories; the highest number of entries to date. Techs, salon owners and nail aficionados were invited to put themselves forward for an award from 1-28 February, in a bid to be crowned a Scratch Star for 2018. The Scratch…
Read MoreNovaLash announces winner of annual LASHOff event
Eyelash extension brand, NovaLash, recently recognised its talented extension artists in its seventh annual gala, LASHOff 2018. Held in Houston, Texas, the event served to award the top lash artist from the company’s international roster of lash extension professionals as ‘Lash Artist of the Year‘. Candidates are judged via their submission of photographs and videos, which are examined on application technique,…
Read MoreLash Perfect’s Lash Lift treatment features on ITV’s This Morning show
Lash Perfect Lash Lift, a natural lash enhancement that lifts and curls the lash, appeared on ITV’s This Morning programme – recommend by resident beauty expert, Bryony Blake, as ‘one of the new trends for lashes in 2018’. “With luscious longer lashes having always been a celeb must-have, 2018 is tipped to be the year that…
Read MoreLecenté launches six-piece sparkly spring collection
Delight clients with the pretty six-piece spring collection from Lecenté, launched to help show off some sparkle this season. The collection features duos across the Ombré, Multi Glitz and Chunky Glitter categories in refreshing spring shades and pretty pastels to inspire nail artistry. The range also launches alongside two new application brushes. Lecenté distributor, Sweet Squared, recommends pairing with chalky SHELLAC™…
Read MoreGelish adds two shades to Structure Gel range
Now available in Translucent Pink and Cover Pink as well as Clear, the Gelish Structure Gel range offers added strength to the natural nail thanks to its thick viscosity formula, while helping to correct uneven nail plates and fill ridges. The new additions boost nail appearance by helping to hide imperfections. Presented in a bottle…
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