Nail and brow bar So.Shell has announced the launch of a new location, following continued success in London. The new store will be located in Covent Garden and is set to open mid-November 2025. It will house 12 manicure stations and five pedicure chairs – all designed for simultaneous services – in addition to two dedicated …
Winners of Professional Beauty North Nail Competition 2025 revealed
Some of the best nail techs from across the UK showed their skills in Manchester this weekend at the Professional Beauty North Nail Competition 2025. This year marked the largest ever nail competition to be held in Manchester and, once again, Professional Beauty collaborated with competition directors Jacqui and Sean O’Sullivan. The competition took place …
costumes, nails & makeup ideas
From creepy-cute nails to show-stopping makeup, Pinterest’s Halloween 2025 trends are inspiring bold, personality-first looks Halloween 2025 is all about personality-first, hyper-specific costumes, according to the latest Pinterest Halloween Trend Report. From bug-inspired outfits to Castlecore and Dolled Up aesthetics, people are leaving predictable costumes behind and embracing individuality. Nail techs, makeup artists and beauty …
The key colours, textures and designs to know
Personalised nail art and texture: Expressive designs for 2025 According to WGSN’s senior strategist for buying, Jessica Seddon, trends were too saturated in the market between 2023 and 2024, resulting in a shift. “It wasn’t sustainable, in terms of the environment but also personal spending. Consumers’ spending power isn’t strong enough to keep up with …
Nailympia London 2025: The winners
Top UK Tech Division 1 – Hieu Nguyen Division 2 – Anita Pazmandi Division 3 – Kirsty McDonough Art Winner of Winners Division 1 – Ilenia Croce – Italy Division 2 – Etelka Simo – United Kingdom Division 3 – Alice Nali – United Kingdom Winner of Winners Division 1 – Ilenia Croce – Italy Division 2 – Bianca Kovacevic …
How to get the best results from chemical peels
Chemical peels are one of the most popular beauty services on the market thanks to their ability to even out skin tone, lighten unwanted pigment and even help with surgical scarring. But, how well do you know the ins and outs of the service? In this chemical peels how-to guide, we cover the skincare benefits …
Holistic & results-driven treatments for your salon or clinic
The lines between beauty and wellness are becoming increasingly blurred, with clients now seeking services that not only improve the skin but also support their overall sense of wellbeing. From stress management to sleep quality, the industry is recognising that how clients feel is just as important as how they look. Research shows that stress and …
Tips for performing chemical peels on people of colour
Chemical peels are among the most effective and efficient ways to maintain skin health for darker tones, but require a slightly different approach than with light skins. Here, Dija Ayodele, founder of the Black Skin Directory, shares they key considerations you need to make. “Developing the expertise to successfully and safely treat clients with skin categorised as …