Posts by Helena Biggs
Great Ormond Street patients get pampered with Piggy Paint polish
Nail Harmony UK director and esteemed tech, Georgie Smedley, brightened up the day of patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital & Children’s Charity by painting their nails using Piggy Paint nail polish. Georgie pitched up for the organisation’s Spring Party with various shades of Piggy Paint, an eco-friendly nail polish formulated especially for kids. Hypoallergenic, it…
Read MoreSurvey reveals big beauty anxiety for teen girls
Over 30% of teenage girls feel unattractive when they are not wearing make-up, according to a study by fitness and nutrition website, Nuyoo. Following the release of figures from the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association that reveal an increase in sales of products for the face, eyes and nails, Nuyoo conducted a survey, asking over…
Read MoreBio-degradable nail glitters unveiled by INK London
British brand, INK London, has launched the Bio-additions collection; six bio-degradable nail glitters designed to help reduce the nail industry’s carbon footprint. Following from the success of the brand’s recyclable acrylic refill backs, the INK London team has been conscious of glitter particles entering water and affecting sea life, so has produced the collection using…
Read MoreCND™ to welcome summer with Boho Spirit nail shades
With summer in sight, CND™ is to introduce four new shades in both VINYLUX™ and SHELLAC™ formulas. The Boho Spirit collection features Offbeat – a punchy reddy-pink, Uninhibited – a peachy coral, Vagabond – a primrose yellow, and Gypsy – a zesty orange hue. “Bohemia beckons with this spirited collection,” comments the team at CND™. “It’s time to…
Read MoreManga-style inspires fashion & beauty trends for 2018
Quirky, cool and offset with accessories, the influence of K-Pop culture and manga styling has proven popular in the fashion realms across the last few months, and it appear the trend is to extend into autumn/winter 2018. Currently showcased on Scratch‘s April 2018 issue front cover, CND has collaborated with Hong Kong-born designer, Ryan Lo,…
Read MoreManage your salon with ease with Versum software
“My wife came back from a hair salon one day rather upset as somebody had booked two clients for the same appointment time and she didn’t get serviced,” reveals co-founder, Sebastian.”I realised that there was a need for salon owners to manage their business better and make it easier for clients to book appointments, manage…
Read MoreArtistic Nail Design unveils edgy wedding nail shades
Four edgy new nail shades have joined the Artistic Nail Design colour collection, available in both Colour Gloss and Colour Revolution formulas. The 2018 wedding collection, A Steampunk Affair, is inspired by the essence of steampunk; expressing individuality and creativity through gadgets, attitude and style. Each shade is inspired by the retro-futuristic and romantic elements…
Read MoreCreate a comfortable work environment with new NovaLash gadget
Eyelash extension brand, NovaLash, has launched the Aura, a gadget to help achieve the perfect working environment for both client comfort and flawless curing of eyelash extensions. Battery operated and portable, the Aura reads temperature in both oF and oC. It provides a moisture percentage on its large and easy-to-read touchscreen and tracks minimum and maximum temperature…
Read MoreSally Salon Services to gift shoppers with free beauty products
Retail and trade customers of Sally Salon Services will receive a free Beauty Bag packed with goodies when spending £50 or more on beauty products from 1-30 April. “As a thank you for the continued support of our valued trade and retail customers, we’re thrilled to offer this coveted Beauty Bag containing 13 of our…
Read MoreEmbrace the brushed-up trend with HD Brows workshop
Stay ahead of the brow game by attending an HD Brows workshop and be well equipped to offer clients the looks they demand. Available exclusively to all HD Brows stylists, stockists and make-up artists, the brand will be hosting a series of trend workshops. Run by HD Brows elite trainers, students will be shown how…
Read MoreBenefit Cosmetics to unveil brow bar 65ft over the River Thames
Benefit Cosmetics is to launch an Extreme Brow Bar suspended over the River Thames – open for one day only. The brand has been offering eyebrow waxing since 1976, and taking its message – that achieving natural-looking brows doesn’t have to be extreme – to new heights. Hovering up to 65ft in the air, consumers…
Read MoreNSI launches six super-sweet Polish Pro nail shades
NSI has launched Sugar Factory, a collection of six super-sweet shades in its Polish Pro formula. Available in 15ml bottles – separately or as a full collection, the pastel hues are perfect for spring nail designs and creating delectable nail artistry. The shades are affectionately titled Gum Drop, Sugar Rush, Sticky Taffy, Candy Floss, Sweet…
Read MoreBoost 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…
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