Archive for 2017
Easy autumnal nail art with :Yours
Add autumnal themed art to nails at speed with the six new stamping plates from :Yours and Sweet Squared. Entitled the Autumn Noon Plate Collection, the new additions see three designed by Sascha Gossen and three by CND™ EA, Nataliya Al-Ta’ai. From swirling mandalas to crisp geometric patterns, the plates were designed to ignite creativity with…
Read MoreEmbrace seasonal change with CND™’s Glacial Illusion collection
CND™ has embraced the impending cool of autumn/winter with Glacial Illusion, a stunning collection of shimmering nail shades. Available in SHELLAC™ and VINYLUX™, the collection has pulled AW17 trends straight from the catwalk and onto fingertips with six delicate hues. Inspired by the alien-like crystal bodysuits as seen at Gucci and space age metallics at Christopher Kane…
Read MoreHead back to nature with new Faby nail colour collection
Feed the need for something a little avant-garde with the latest addition to Faby’s Nature range; the Mother Nature collection. Designed by the Faby family to encourage beauty to be sought through nature, the six lacquers in this collection are inspired by Mother Nature’s creative force. “The vital essence of the earth explodes in the red…
Read MoreCatch attention with ASP’s striking Secret Affair nail colour collection
Indulge in whispers – or perhaps stolen kisses – as part of your Secret Affair with ASP. The brand has launched four shades as part of its Secret Affair collection, which include sparkly amber Embers, the deep red-purple sparkle Boudoir, as well as delicate nude shimmer Whispers and shimmery burnt orange Stolen Kisses. Perfect for the…
Read MoreSPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Amy Ganney
The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tasctic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Amy Ganney at Nails By Amy G used the orange shade from The Edge Nail FX Fluorescent Soak Off Gels range to craft this pumpkin design. To create a feature…
Read MoreCreate magical nail designs with Nailchemy
Born out of the desire to ‘bring something different… something magical’ to the nail industry, Nailchemy, a family owned UK brand, offers gel polish, glitter and nail art products to help create stunning, magical nail effects. Boasting over 15 years’ experience in the professional nail industry the team coined the brand name by blending ‘Nails’ and…
Read MoreSPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Linda Reinsone
The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Linda Reinsone created this glittering drip design in a gory twist on the French. Linda created the effect with Brillbird’s Brush&Go gel paint, before sprinkling Lecenté Holographic Black glitter to create a…
Read MoreCOURSE BITES: INK London Professional Acrylink L&P Conversion Course
Course Details: This course is ideal for professionals already qualified in L&P services looking to offer INK London treatments. The course is fully accredited by the Guild and covers a wide range of topics need to offer a professional service and convert to the brand. Duration: One day Location: Nationwide, on various dates Requirements: Technicians must already be…
Read MoreNew linen blend beauty uniforms revealed by Simon Jersey
Simon Jersey has extended its linen blend beauty uniform collection with the launch of three new styles. The new range includes a button front tunic, kimono-style tie-front tunic and straight leg trousers, and all are available in black, grey, and blue in sizes 6-26. Ideal for salon or spa workers, the new garments offer a cool and…
Read MoreSPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty
The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, created this portrait of Pennywise, the villainous clown from the film, IT. “To create this design, I used a variety of Gelish shades,”…
Read MoreMorgan Taylor unveils Little Miss Nutcracker polish collection
Ready to bring joy to winter nail services, Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer has revealed its Holiday collection. Inspired by toy soldiers and nutcrackers, the Little Miss Nutcracker collection sees six fun and cheery shades, alongside a limited edition silver special effect top coat. The full collection is now available from Louella Belle. The bright palette sees a festive red…
Read MoreNSI releases new Egyptian Goddess collection
For its Polish Pro Autumn 2017 collection, NSI UK has turned to Egypt for inspiration. The Egyptian Goddess collection sees six brand new Polish Pro shades featuring exciting and powerful colours; from bright blues to burnt oranges. Each shade is aptly named, including Pharaoh’s Fire, Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, Sand Storm, Temptress, and Valley of the…
Read MoreGet set for Christmas with BeautyPro Gift Sets
It’s never to early to start stocking up for Christmas! Are you seeking an ideal gift for a beauty-conscious loved one – or something to brighten up your retail display over the next few months? BeautyPro has launched three Christmas Gift Sets, each featuring a combination of masks and therapies for hands, feet or the face. The…
Read MoreSPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Danni, Chewitt’s Nails & Beauty
The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Danni, at Chewitt’s Nails & Beauty, created this characterful design featuring Jack Skellington! The iconic character from Tim Burton’s film, The Nightmare Before Christmas, was hand painted by Danni in a striking…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Mel Laszkowicz
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Mel Laszkowicz has found the classy combination of pink, white and metallic tones have been requested by her clients seeking a nail look for the seasonal transition. I have found that designs with nude and white tone, with plenty of sparkle, have been extremely…
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