Posts by Helena Biggs
Digital retail unit launches for shoppers to try OPI before they buy
OPI has commissioned specialist design agency, Play, to create a digital retail unit so clients can try out OPI nail shades before they buy. The free standing units have built-in augmented reality technology to help aid the decision-making process for customers and speed up the time it takes to pick a nail polish. “Until now,…
Read MoreBeauty Express & Salon Services announce merger to streamline shopping experiences
The Salon Services and Beauty Express brands will merge on 28 October 2018 to enable a more streamlined shopping experience for beauty professionals. The Sally brand was founded in New Orleans over 50 years ago has grown into one of the most respected beauty suppliers across the globe. Its divisions are Sally Beauty (serving both…
Read MoreHD Brows adds false lashes to cosmetics range
HD Brows has launched 3D Faux Lashes; an ideal retail item or treatment add-on for quick glamour. Available in three signature styles, Bombshell, Foxy and Vamp, each style complements eye and brow products in the HD Brows range. The multi-layered, high quality synthetic fibres form a soft and feathered effect. “I’m so in love with…
Read MoreHydrate & cleanse with Spongellé retail buffers
Taking inspiration from the folk-art movement, Gerrard International welcomes four new Spongellé body wash infused buffers; Baltic Rose, Tea Blossom, Sugar Daisy and Blue Iris. Each is packaged in a pretty box and features a triple butter blend formula to cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate and massage. The built in body wash has a time-released lather with a…
Read MoreLashFX launches limited edition magnetic lashes for charity
The Eyelash Design Company is supporting The Pink Ribbon Foundation with the launch of the ‘Rosie’ style in its Magnetise magnetic lash range. An ideal retail item and speedy treatment add-on, the lightweight lashes are easy to apply; simply place one strip under the top lash and the other on top – and they will…
Read MoreBio Sculpture Gel GB rebrands to Re:New Beauty
In order to reflect the increasing diversity of brands in the Bio Sculpture Gel GB portfolio, the company has rebranded – announcing its new name; Re:New Beauty. “The team here is passionate about offering the highest quality, health-focused professional beauty products and services to its incredible community of nail technicians and beauty therapists,” comments Richard Lipsitz, managing director. …
Read MoreCreate hundreds of nail art designs with just 22 Toppers top coats
A dynamic duo from south Wales has launched Toppers; a range of Universal Top Coats that afford multiple design opportunities. The soak off gel polish top coats are fully compliant with EU regulations and registered on the Cosmetic Product Notification Portal. Conceptualised by Michaela Weaver and Jeff Parker, the 22 top coats include a clear and a…
Read MoreAn insight into ingrown toenails
Painful and potentially a source of embarrassment, learn the telltale signs of ingrown toenails and how to tackle them. Katharin von Gavel, Footlogix founder and footcare expert serves up some tips… “An ingrown nail is a condition where the nail pierces or grows into the skin, most commonly found alongside the great toe,” Katharin informs.…
Read MoreDelfy adds six Haute Couture nail shades to its range
Delfy Cosmetics has added six sophisticated shades to its nail polish range, offering a high-shine finish that lasts up to seven days. The Haute Couture collection features the following shades: Jeans Fall in Love Space Fireball Plum Noir Amore Mio Presented in an attractive and striking bottle, the Delfy formula contains citral to help protect…
Read MoreNailists recognised at Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards
A tech from Edinburgh and salon team from Glasgow scooped top titles at The Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards & Barbering Awards in association with e-Chair. Held at Glasgow’s Hilton on 16 September, almost 800 guests gathered to celebrate Scottish hair and beauty talent. Hosted by Errol Douglas MBE and Josie Smith of STV, the…
Read MoreBlow LTD offers flexible working for nail techs
Blow LTD, an on-demand beauty services platform, is recruiting nail technicians in London, Manchester and Birmingham. Offering the opportunity to set your own working hours, Blow LTD technicians and beauty therapists are paid weekly. What’s more, there is full support with admin and marketing for therapists by their own Blow LTD account manager. Blow LTD…
Read MoreNew Bio Sculpture nail shades inspired by emotion
Bio Sculpture’s latest nail colour collection, More Than A Feeling, features five chic shades based on emotion. 231 Serenity is a cool grey with pink undertones and rose gold shimmer 232 Passion is a raging dark plum; ideal for short or medium length nails 233 Flirty is a violet shade infused with glitter 234 Elegance…
Read MoreNail Polish Eraser Cream launches into BeautyMart
A handy cream that removes nail polish in as little as 60 seconds has launched, featuring fresh scent and mess-free formula. Packed in a travel-friendly tube, Nailfix & Chill is acetone-free and formulated with macadamia, almond, argan and vitamin E oils to keep cuticles and nails in optimum condition. How to use: Apply a thick…
Read MoreOPI turns to Peru for AW18 nail colours
Inspired by natural beauty and bohemian vibes, the 12 shades in OPI’s autumn/winter 2018 collection comprise flirty purples, deep burgundies and rosy hues – available in lacquer, Infinite Shine and GelColor formulas. The Peru collection was inspired by the likes of Machu Picchu’s Incan ruins and the country’s architecture, food and fashion. “Peru is undoubtedly…
Read MorePeek inside Faby’s ‘Diaries’ nail colour collection
Italian nail colour brand, Faby, has launched 12 lacquer shades for autumn/winter. Inspired by diaries and their various emotions, tales and contradictions, the palette includes rich browns, greens and garnets and urban nudes and greys. “The Faby Diaries collection is born to let you trace your own story; offering a journey through the different hues…
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