Posts by Helena Biggs
OPI adds a new dimension to nail colour with Hidden Prism collection
OPI has refreshed rainbow shades by adding a prismatic twist to catch the eye. The Hidden Prism collection for summer 2020 features 12 new shades; six of which are available in both GelColor and Nail Lacquer formulas, and six in Infinite Shine. Described as ‘electric hues with a sun-washed finished’, the shades proffer glitter and…
Read MoreSo you wanna be a nail tech? New book shares insight into working in the industry
A nail technician from London has written a book to highlight what it’s like to work in the nail industry and help navigate some of the issues that existing workers face. Thirty-year-old Natifa Mai wrote So You Wanna Be A Nail Tech? over 11 weeks while grounded in Jamaica during the coronavirus lockdown. She spent…
Read MoreIndigo’s Fluomania collection welcomes 11 bright gel polish shades for summer
Show off nail overlays that pack a serious punch with the bright summer gel polish collection from Indigo Nails. Fluomania features all the shades of the rainbow with a neon twist; from the vibrant coral Dynamite to fuchsia La Bamba and striking green Fluomaniac. Serve up a block colour mani or pedi or use combinations…
Read MoreBuild confidence with FREE online nail art workshops
Hampshire based nail artist and educator, Vanessa Honebon, has launched a series of free live Instagram workshops to help boost confidence in nail artistry. The owner of HoneyBunnyBeauty and HBBTraining has been in the industry for a decade, and hosts the workshops nightly throughout lockdown at 7pm via her Instagram page. “I started these workshops…
Read MoreWant to extend the wear time of a Shellac mani? This product will help
CND™ has launched a new product within the Shellac™ family to extend the wear of gel polish and improve the appearance of nails. The Shellac™ Wear Extender Base Coat is designed for easy, full coverage application and extends colour wear of a Shellac mani to up to three weeks, as well as smoothing imperfections and…
Read MoreLeighton Denny MBE returns to run namesake nail brand
Multi award-winning nail technician and brand founder, Leighton Denny MBE, has returned to the helm of the Leighton Denny Expert Nails brand following a five year break. Founded in 2005, the brand is now manufactured by Prestige Nail Care and Leighton’s return coincides with LDEN’s 15th anniversary on 30 June. Leighton took a step back…
Read MoreLearn about Light Elegance Hard Gel with handy ‘Come On Over’ kit
Nailists trained to apply enhancements can learn more about Light Elegance Hard Gels with the handy ‘Come On Over Kit‘, which simplifies the line of LE Hard Gels. Ideal for new customers, it provides product suggestions and videos for natural nail manicures, glitter gel overlays and extensions. The kit offers an accessible way to try…
Read MoreBehind the Brand: Meet Natel Allen, founder of Télle Moi
Natel Allen is a woman with a mission: to launch lacquer shades that cater to and flatter every individual. She launched indie nail polish brand, Télle Moi, in April 2019 with four nude nail polishes – and has since expanded the range to 24 glossy, quick-drying hues. “The name Télle Moi derives from the phrase…
Read More5 June: British Beauty Council releases update about reopening of beauty businesses
Following some uncertainty regarding the reopening of hair and beauty businesses after the coronavirus peak, the British Beauty Council has published the following via Instagram in a post on Friday 5 June: “We can now confirm that as officially communicated by BEIS (Dept for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy), the government is currently advising that:…
Read MoreCelebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec launches nail art design sketch book
On National Nail Polish Day (1 June), and in tribute to the day she lost her mother, celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec has launched a nail art book by which consumers and pros can sketch out their own designs. The former creative director at Paintbox and founder of Masterclass Nail Academy has created the Nail Art…
Read More#NOWTRENDING: Rainbow camo & intergalactic nail by Scott Featherstone
Get to know Scott Featherstone of Dapper & Dolly, as he shares some eye-catching nail creations and inspirations… “I began my nail journey back in 2015. It was an accident really and was never in my plans,” Scott reveals. “I’d been working for my local council for 14 years and was refused a brow treatment…
Read MoreIndigo Nails Lab storms UK market with products & training
Polish nail brand, Indigo Nails Lab, has upped its presence in the UK sector with a transformed website, education programme and speedy turnaround on product delivery. Famed for training technicians to achieve incredible success on the competition circuit (with around 2000 medals to date), the brand offers products to ‘ease the work of the nail…
Read MoreBoost nail skills from home with ABT accredited Magpie Beauty courses
Nail product and education provider, Magpie Beauty, has launched a variety of online nail courses that techs can complete from the comfort of their own homes. There are three levels of online nail art masterclass available – Bronze, Silver & Gold – all of which are accredited by ABT. Students will receive a Magpie masterclass…
Read MoreEnhance nail skills with free seminars from IKON.IQ Nails UK educators
The UK education team at Ikon.iq has created an online education schedule to deliver to techs during lockdown. Designed to inspire, motivate and excite nail techs during this uncertain time, this series of courses is about building each other up while enhancing skills. “On a personal level as an educator and salon owner, I’ve experienced…
Read MoreLight Elegance adds 6 nautical nail shades to Buttercreams range
Say ‘Ahoy there!’ to six new season Buttercream gel shades from Light Elegance, inspired by the deep beauty of water and the endless adventure of setting sail. The Summer 2020 Nautical collection serves up a palette of calm-sea neutrals an d wave-crashing bolds, all bursting with creamy colour. “Summer is such a brilliant and special…
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