Posts by Helena Biggs
Create durable enhancements with new Hard Candy acrylic range
Colourful nail brand, Candy Coat, is welcoming a new L&P acrylic system to its range; Hard Candy. Designed for techs wishing to create enhancements that are strong and striking, the system is self-levelling and a ‘Try Me’ kit is available to test the range. The brightly coloured mini-kit features blush pink, nude, au naturel, crystal…
Read MoreSculpt enhancements with Orly’s Builder in a Bottle
January will see the launch of Orly’s GelFX Builder in a Bottle, a soak-off sculpting gel that applies like a soft gel and wears as a hard gel. Its brush-on builder application affords control and the ability to create nail enhancements with ease and at speed. What’s more, the self-levelling formula offers a great canvas…
Read MoreNouveau Lashes founders collect Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Nouveau Lashes has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade and a ceremony was held to present the brand’s co-founders, Bridgette Softley and Karen Betts, with the official award and scroll. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise recognises British businesses and other organisations that excel at international trade, innovation or sustainable development. Deputy Lieutenant…
Read MoreNail Harmony UK scoops Outstanding Distributor award
Nail Harmony UK, distributor of Gelish products in the UK, has been awarded the Outstanding Distributor 2018 accolade by Gelish founders, Danny Haile, David Daniel & Gari-Dawn Tingler. The trio, of US company Nail Alliance, presented the award to Nail Harmony UK director, Georgie Smedley, at an event in California. She accepted the award on behalf…
Read MoreMargaret Dabbs London opens foot clinic in Harrods
Luxury foot care brand, Margaret Dabbs London, has opened its fourth clinic in the capital. The new venue, in The Wellness Clinic in Harrods, is staffed by expert podiatrists trained in Margaret’s specially developed techniques. The Foot Clinic at Harrods will carry equipment and products to deliver ‘the ultimate treatment for the feet’. “We are…
Read MoreGet party ready with new Magnetise lash style
The Eyelash Design Company has added a new style to its popular Magnetise Magnetic Lashes range. Quick and easy to apply, magnetic lashes can simply be adhered by sandwiching the natural lash between the top and bottom Magnetise lashes. The two lashes connect with the small but powerful lashes to ensure they stay in place…
Read MorePantone reveals ‘Living Coral’ as Colour of the Year
Pantone, provider of professional colour standards and global authority on colour, has announced PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral as the Pantone Colour of the Year 2019. Described by the company as ‘an animating and life-affirming shade of orange with a golden undertone’, Living Coral is inspired by the energy received from nature. ‘Just as coral reefs…
Read MoreTechs receive intense nail training at Crystal Nails camp
Crystal Nails UK hosted a Nail Camp; a five-day intensive training event at which attendees learned to perfect a number of nail techniques. Held within the grounds of Writtle University College, Chelmsford, the four Crystal Nails UK absolute master international educators guided delegates through technical and art-based techniques. Karina Parametko revealed how to achieve great gel polish…
Read MoreBio Sculpture Gel GB commemorates 20th birthday with two new blues
To celebrate 20 years of Bio Sculpture in Great Britain, its distributor Re:New Beauty has unveiled two birthday blue hues. The special edition shades are available in 4.5g gel and 14ml Nourishing Nail Polish and are in the new style gel pots and polish bottles. The shades are: No.236 – 98 To Date – This dark navy has a…
Read MoreA Kiss-mas party with nail royalty
Alex Silver PR invited me to a super-glamorous dinner event on behalf of the KISS Products brand to kick off the Christmas season – and boy, did we kick it off in style… Welcomed with a cocktail at Quaglino’s, a swanky venue in central London, I was among nail royalty including Leighton Denny MBE, former…
Read MoreBio Sculpture reveals new & improved gel jar
Bio Sculpture has responded to the needs of its techs by unveiling a new-look jar for its gels. Made from recyclable material, it has a new inner liner with straight sidewalls for easier product access and visibility. The metallic colour contains UV-blocker to protect the gel against UV exposure and there is a wider base…
Read MoreShaped, styled & made up with HD Brows in Harley Street
When an invite from HD Brows creeps into the Scratch inbox, I’m the first to snap it up – as the treatment tames my unruly, unshapely brows into sisters that look oh-so fabulous. I headed to London’s 1 Harley Street for an appointment with the brand’s international brow expert, Jamie Long, who’s tended to my…
Read MoreChina Glaze launches The Grinch themed nail shades
China Glaze has collaborated with Dr Seuss’ The Grinch to launch eight nail polish shades for the festive season. The limited edition collection steals inspiration from the wonder of Who-ville and features shimmering glitters and cool crèmes. In addition, three pre-glued designer nail tips, two holiday gift sets and a nail art kit are available in…
Read MoreOffer lash lifts with LASHUS training from Sweet Squared
Sweet Squared has added the Lashus brand to its portfolio – offering professionals training in lash lifting services. Lashus provides consistent uplifting, volume-enhancing lashes, and can create classic, natural look or dramatic enhancements. The lift works with the client’s natural lashes to create the appearance of longer, thicker and more visible lashes. By straightening the natural lashes…
Read MoreSpeakeasy style pedicure room for gents opens in London
A gentleman’s pedicure room has opened in London – offer a menu of manicure and pedicure treatments ‘for the modern man’. Located in a speakeasy-style space at the back of Sharps Barber & Shop on Windmill Street, Aldwyn & Sons was founded out of a desire to make men feel comfortable booking hand and foot…
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