AIT Snapshot December 2022

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At this time of year, even the most reserved of clients will push the boat out when it comes to their Christmas manicure. From snowflakes to sparkle, this season offers something for everyone when it comes to nail art trends. For those in need of some inspiration, Alice McNails, Ambassador for beauty booking app Booksy, shares some of her Christmas 2022 nail art designs…

“Classic designs always come back around at Christmas, candy canes, snowflakes, little presents, snowmen, and intricate holly and ivy details are forever popular. The 2022 take is to make these details 3D.”

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Everyone likes to go for delicious rich shades at this time of year, my customers are starting to ask for a classic red, midnight blue, forest green, and all the glitter.”

Credit: Alice McNails

Credit: Alice McNails

“For a festive take on the classic French manicure, why not swap out classic tips and opt for festive tip nails with candy cane, frosted snow or Santa hat French tips in a sugaring effect.”

“My big 2022 predictions are that 3D snow globe nails, baubles, and the cat eye trend are all going to be popular - we’ll be seeing more 3D elements”

Credit: Alice McNails

Credit: Alice McNails

Credit: Alice McNails

Credit: Alice McNails

Treatwell Pro software launches across Ireland

Salon software brand Treatwell is expanding its Treatwell Pro platform into a number of cities across the country… Read more. Bio-Therapeutic reveal copperinfused gel masque This new face mask works in combination with microcurrent to deliver intense nourishment to skin…Read more

Dermalogica reveal their latest micro injury treatments

In an exciting development, professional skin care brand Dermalogica have launched their Advanced Treatments into the UK and Ireland, including micro injury anti-ageing therapies. We met with Dermalogica’s Dr Angela Murphy and Candice Gardner for an exclusive chat about their new treatment launches and how they can be incorporated into your salon treatment menu.

Why is Dermalogica launching advanced treatments?

There is a real desire for high-impact treatments that get a very fast result, and so we’re seeing a movement from traditional manual based treatment to be able to leverage technology in services, advanced product formulations, and really push the boundaries on changing skin and skin health and how we get there with the treatments that are available. So our newer treatments are designed to help customers on that journey but meet them where they are on their own personal skincare journey.

What types of treatments are you launching and what results can be expected?

We’re looking to launch a number of different treatments that leverage technology and also leverage product. Our Pro Nano Needling service really helps to resurface the skin, to refine textural issues in the skin, to boost luminosity and brightness. It’s a fantastic treatment that really energises the skin and gives the skin a fantastic glow.

We also are introducing our Pro Microneedling service which is a micro injury service, and what is probably unique about Dermalogica’s Pro Microneedling service is that it also combines the use of peels, and that’s a key consumer desire and trend to combine different treatments to help amplify results.

Pro Microneedling is micro injury which is all centered around wound healing, and those types of treatments are really excellent for helping to rejuvenate skin, restructure skin, so brilliant for things like firming, also helping to address pigmentation changes in the skin, things like pores as well. There is a textural change on the skin but from a deeper level…this really helps things like lines and wrinkles and ageing concerns and skin strength…

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Dr Angela Murphy, Vice President of Research and Development at Dermalogica and Candice Gardner, Education manager for Learning and Content for Dermalogica UK and Ireland.

AIT and Irish Beauty were delighted to partner with Professional Beauty for this year’s Professional Beauty & Hair event which took place in November at the RDS Dublin. This was the first professional trade show in Ireland for the beauty and hair sector since the Irish Beauty Show in 2020, so received a great response from visitors and exhibitors alike from across the beauty, nails, make-up, spa, aesthetics and hair sectors.

The two-day trade event not only hosted an exhibition of the Autumn/Winter product launches, but also an extensive educational programme along with the opportunity to network.

AIT members could access the three live educational stages covering Skin and Advanced Treatments, Hair and Barbering, and Trends and Techniques for a reduced fee, whilst enjoying free entry to the event itself.

AIT also hosted its popular Business Clinic, where show visitors could not only find out more about AIT’s membership benefits and insurance policies, but also benefit from business,

So pleased to see you!

marketing and legal advice. Entrance to AIT’s business clinics is free of charge and exclusive to members as part of your annual membership. Look out for announcements of where the clinic will be held next…

Commenting Irish Beauty and AIT’s Brand Manager, Amelia Black, says: “It was fantastic for our industry to get back together at the RDS in Dublin; we have missed seeing all of our exhibitors and AIT members, who benefitted from the free AIT Business Clinic. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!”

Irish Beauty announced in October their partnership with Professional Beauty, which sees the formation of a ‘super’ event for the beauty and hair sectors in Ireland.

Professional Beauty & Hair in partnership with Irish Beauty will return to the RDS in Dublin on 28th and 29th May 2023.

AIT welcome members at this year’s Professional Beauty & Hair in partnership Irish Beauty