Posts by Helena Biggs
Brighten nail designs with Light Elegance neon gel paints
Make nail looks pop with the six neon gel paints from Light Elegance. Featuring the viscosity and coverage of the brand’s original UV gel paints, the newly reformulated range of neon hues cure at both 365 and 405 nm. Ideal for festival season and beyond, the bold hues are: Neon Purple– Relish in royalty with…
Read MoreCatch eyes with neon-style nail lacquers from Jessica
Amp up nail looks with three new shades in Jessica’s Custom Colour nail lacquer formula. Featuring a crème finish, the hues are Fluorescent Flamingo, Blazing Blue and Vivid Violet, and are highly pigmented for an eye-catching, bold finish. Ideal for the end up summer festivals, these shades will take you from day to night –…
Read MoreAmerican salon chain introduces virtual reality mani/pedi experience
US nail salon chain, Bellacures, has introduced a unique addition to its manicure and pedicure services; virtual reality headsets that transport the client to a peaceful destination. The immersive experience involves the client wearing a virtual reality headset that will showcase scenes from the destination of their choice; from a beautiful beach to majestic waterfall…
Read MoreCreate on-trend coffin nails with Extreme C-Curve Tips
Create coffin nail shapes in the style of Kylie Jenner with the Extreme C-Curve Tips from The Edge Nails & Beauty. Available in clear and white, the strong and flexible pre-shaped tips are made from ABS plastic and boast a deep smile line and no well. The high C-Curve offers additional strength to your gel…
Read MoreCND™ reveals ‘Treasured Moments’ nail colour collection for autumn/winter
Inspired by cherished moments, CND™’s autumn/winter collection of nail shades features rich, grounded tones and a vintage vibe. With names including ‘First Love’ and ‘Cap & Gown’, the five shades have been designed to remind the wearer of their most sentimental memories. “This collection is all about tapping into your fondest memories; the kind that…
Read MoreWest Ham appoints first team skin consultant in the history of football
A dedicated skin consultant has been assigned to the West Ham United women’s football team to offer insight and expertise into caring for their skin when exposed to the elements and long workouts. Dr Raul Cetto, founder of Clinic 1.6, uses the ZO Skin Health range; products formulated and developed by practicing dermatologist, Dr Zein…
Read MoreAn afternoon with celebrity nail tech Stephanie Staunton
She’s tended to the talons of numerous celebrities, is a regular manicurist on photo shoots and has scooped a Scratch Star – and now Stephanie Staunton has a shiny new venture; her own nail setup. Stephanie and I are from the same area just outside London; a busy suburb with plenty of traffic. However, in…
Read MoreGERmanikure appoints Naomi Gonzalez-Longstaff as brand ambassador
Celebrity manicurist and session tech, Naomi Gonzalez-Longstaff, as been appointed as brand ambassador for GERmanikure, a manufacturer of manicure tools. Naomi and GERmanikure first teamed up at New York Fashion Week in 2018 and have since worked together to help bring the GERmanikure brand into more widespread recognition through instructional videos, magazine features, trade shows,…
Read MoreOPI seeks inspiration from Scotland for autumn/winter nail collection
OPI’s autumn/winter nail collection, Scotland, delivers 12 shades inspired by kilts, bagpipes, unicorns and the legendary Loch Ness monster. The team turned to windowpane plaid and classic houndstooth in unique fabrics with detailed embellishments, to unveil various shades of purple, blue and red, along with pops of orange, dark green and taupe. “After seeing so…
Read MoreBritish Beauty Council to host first London Beauty Week
The British Beauty Council and Covent Garden have teamed up to celebrate the beauty sector’s contribution to the UK economy with a week-long event. The first London Beauty Week will run 11-15 September to celebrate the power of the UK beauty industry, worth £27.2Bn. It will host a number of consumer and trade events to mirror…
Read MoreNew report highlights compliance concerns for global cosmetics market
The results of a survey by Cosmetic Compliance of over 600 industry leaders have been revealed, highlighting trends and concerns for the global cosmetics industry. The Cosmetic Compliance Report notes that the cosmetic industry is poised to see 7% annual growth over the next five years and is expected to reach a market value of more…
Read MoreEnchant clients with four fairytale-inspired gels from LCN
LCN has added four new shades to its Colour Gel collection; each inspired by fairytales. The shimmery Fable collection includes Dragon – a deep blue, Mermaid – a tempting turquoise, Phoenix – a pinky-purple and Unicorn – a soft coral-style hue. Ideal for overlays, each glimmering shade presents a different tone when moved in the…
Read MoreThemed ball to be held in aid of Lisa’s Army charity
Lisa Wells, founder of the Lisa’s Army charity, will be hosting a ball to raise funds for those affected by cancer. Lisa, an educator for INK London, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in late 2017 at the age of 32, shortly after giving birth to her second daughter. She reveals: “When I was first diagnosed…
Read MoreBrighten up retail displays with Lash Perfect Lash Pops
Add some pops of colour and style to your retail display with the Lash Perfect Lash Pops, a capsule collection of strip lashes available in four styles. Inspired by flowers, Rose Red, Pink Peony, Scarlett Poppy and White Rose present a range of varying looks – from light and fluffy to more voluminous and dramatic.…
Read MoreWINNERS ANNOUNCED: The Scratch Stars Awards 2019
The winners of the prestigious Scratch Stars Awards 2019 were revealed at a glittering ceremony in London on Sunday 21 July. Over 350 guests gathered at Proud, Embankment, to enjoy a fun-filled evening hosted by Rylan Clark-Neal, with performances from R&B boy band, Damage and an incredible acrobat. The evening saw an abundance of cocktails…
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