The acrylic manicure is sort of heroic. Extensions are added to your fingertips then set in place with cured acrylic. Simple. If you’re a nail biter who’s never experienced that sweet keyboard ‘tap tap’, or just love the look of lengthier tips, you should give it a try. There are a few stellar spots in London creating such glorious nails, so we’ve … [Read more...] about The five best salons for acrylic extensions in London
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I tried a £140 facial and this is what I thought
My skin type is pretty standard ‘combination’ – blotchy on a Monday, smooth by the Tuesday, sensitive in parts, oily in others. Though my bathroom shelf is desperate to showcase the trendy products filling up my Instagram feed, my skin is most comfortable slathered in good old Aveeno and nightly dabs of Sudocrem. Eilidh Smith’s SkinWork is a notoriously plush spot … [Read more...] about I tried a £140 facial and this is what I thought
The popular beauty brands your customers actually want to see in your salon
Working out the perfect product stock for your salon is a balancing act of quality, cost and customer feedback – and that last one might be just the most important. There’s a reason you see the same popular beauty brands popping up again and again in stores – customers love them. So, whether you specialise in hair, nails or skin, these are the in-demand brands … [Read more...] about The popular beauty brands your customers actually want to see in your salon
The hair trends to look out for in 2019 (according to the experts)
Here we go – some juicy innovation for you. Our good friends at Wella tend to call the shots when it comes to hair; they’ve got over 135 years experience under their belt, so we’re happy to say that their word is gospel. We headed to their trends update, to discover the latest goings-on in hair technology; from the colours you will most definitely be requesting soon, to … [Read more...] about The hair trends to look out for in 2019 (according to the experts)
How to wear 2018’s autumn trends on your nails
Fashionistas, that’s us. But, sometimes, tracksuit pants and an XXL fluffy jumper are more of a priority when office-dressing than catwalk copies. Each to their own on the style thing, but should you wish to bring a little #fashun to your every day get up, join us in wearing this season’s ‘trends’ on our fingertips. Colours and print, here’s how to fix up your … [Read more...] about How to wear 2018’s autumn trends on your nails