Clarins
In 1954, Jacques Courtin-Clarins opened his first Beauty Institute in Paris, and since that time Clarins Treatment Methods have continued to develop and advance.
The international dynamism of the Clarins Group. Clarins, a French, family-run business created in 1954, began international activity in the early 70s when the first contracts with exclusive distributing agents were signed. The first subsidiaries were organized in the 80s, starting with the USA in January 1981. Today, the Clarins Group, which also includes the Thierry Mugler and Azzaro brands, is made up of 19 distribution subsidiaries across 150 countries with around 6,000 employees and a turnover of more than 900 M Euros.
Guinot
Guinot delivers treatments and products using the latest ingredients and skincare technologies available. Guinot is the number one professional skincare brand in France. The treatments and products are available in 11,000 beauty salons and spas in 70 countries worldwide. Guinot products and treatments are continually developed in state-of-the-art laboratories under pharmaceutical grade conditions, working closely with leading university faculties and hospital research centres. Since the brand's inception 40 years ago, Guinot has remained dedicated to salon-only distribution through qualified beauty therapists trained in correct practise and application of the Guinot range. This controlled distribution ensures consistency in quality and results. Guinot has developed a range of face and body products that combine science and nature to deliver unsurpassed results.
The retail products have been designed to work in synergy with the professional salon treatments for optimum results.
Creative Nail Designs
Since 1979, CND has developed pioneering professional products and services that expand the promise and possibility of beauty for hands and feet. Their mission is simple: to provide the salon and spa professional with everything they need - products, services, education and support - for the highest-quality nail services. CND pursues this with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Every one of the products is meticulously researched in their own state-of-the-art laboratory and tested in the field before it ever reaches the hands of customers. And once it does, CND continues to support the beauty professional with training, answers and inspiration-in the classroom, on the road or online. Whether fingers or toes, nails are fashion-the perfect accessory to an outfit or that subtle flash of indulgence defining a personal look. The formulas allow professionals to consistently create nails that are unique and expressive. And CND's vision and leadership has earned them the exclusive right to collaborate with the world’s top designers on runways from New York to Paris, Milan to Dubai.CND, Rooted in science. Dedicated to beauty.
LCN / Concept Nails
Throughout the world the name of LCN is synonomous with quality, professionalism and success, and nowhere more so than in the UK. Proud of their history regarding it as a solid foundation for continual development and innovation. LCN's experience in the field of modern nail cosmetics can be traced back over eighty years to 1914, when the manufacturer of LCN products, Wilde Cosmetics, was established as a dental company in Germany. Since 1985 the cosmetics branch of the Company has been pursuing the development of light-cured acrylester resins specifically for use in nail cosmetics. Today they have moved into many other areas. LCN (UK) began trading as Fingertips Ltd, the company that originally brought acrylic nail extensions into the UK in the early 70s. However, they were quick to realise that the new light-cured gels were a significant technological advance both in terms of physical characteristics and health care considerations.
In 1986, when light-cured acrylester resins were first introduced into the UK at the Health & Beauty exhibition in Brighton. Fingertips became Light Concept Nails Ltd., appointed by Wilde Cosmetics, Germany, as sole importer and exclusive distributor of its products in the United Kingdom and Eire.
