Tap into World Cup Fever with Ibd’s patriotic nail design
Get into the team spirit ahead of England's weekend kick off with a patriotic nail design courtesy of Ibd educator, Jessica Mark (with a polite nod to our Brazilian hosts, too!) Products: PowerBond, Basecoat, Topcoat; Just Gel Polishes: Whipped Cream, Lucky Red,
Prestige nail market soars with fashion brands driving sales to exceed £10m
David Koma Minx by Marian Newman photo by Becky Maynes The prestige nail polish market has seen a surge of late that is largely attributed to the influence of fashion brands, according to global information company, the NPD Group Inc. Sales of
Get your summer manicures and pedicures nailed at Nail Harmony’s free Gelish Showcase
Calling all nail techs: Nail Harmony UK is giving salon professionals the chance to get up close and personal with its team and product lines this month at a special Gelish Showcase. The free event, which will be held on Sunday
Liberis collaborates with alternative funding portal lending financial support to small businesses
As new research released this week has revealed that almost a third of micro businesses are refused bank funding, business cash advance provider, Liberis, has joined the funding portal Alternativebusinessfunding.co.uk to lend financial support to the independent retail sector. Liberis has
The search is on for 2014’s Small Business Saturday 100
The search has begun for this year’s Small Business Saturday 100, with organisers of the event looking to turn the spotlight on businesses and communities from around the UK. Small Business Saturday UK aims to champion small businesses, with the initiative
Bio Sculpture shares nail art techniques with new tutorial videos
Bio Sculpture has created two new tutorial videos to demonstrate effective nail art designs, ideal for updating your nail services ahead of busy summer appointments. Hosted on the brand’s YouTube channel, the guides showcase two designs, carnival and leopard print, with
Essie tours UK with L’Oreal Colour Trophy
Essie’s educators and nail technicians have had a busy few weeks as they have toured the UK with the L’Oreal Colour Trophy. The Essie team set up a roaming nail bar manned by the brand’s nail technicians and educators for teams
City & Guilds partners with MyHairDressers.com on innovative digital training resources
City & Guilds and online hairdressing education site MyHairDressers.com have entered into an exclusive UK partnership to design and sell training resources supporting the teaching and learning of hairdressing, barbering and beauty qualifications. As the sector prepares for new training standards
Nail business set to Go Organic with acrylic alternative launch
Go Organic Nails is the new brand offering a patented all-natural alternative to acrylic nails and is now searching for a London salon to exclusively stock the latest innovation in the nail industry. Glasgow-based nail technician, Margaret McGonagle, founded the brand
Habia urge industry professionals to “have your say” as new trailblazer apprenticeship standards are launched
© Irina Pusepp/123RF Industry professionals are being sought to contribute their expert views and ideas for the new-look employer-led apprenticeships as part of the trailblazer consultation programme. Hairdressers, barbers, nail technicians, beauty and spa therapists are urged to take part in an
