Archive for 2018
MANI MONDAY: Yellow lines
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! The team at Paintbox nail studio, located in the heart of SoHo, Manhattan, tended to the nails of executive assistant at Glossier, Priscilla Quaye, and we love the minimalism of the chic and on-trend manicure. Following a natural nail manicure finished with a…
Read More7 lessons I learnt at London Fashion Week
Daniella Camilleri, a newbie nail artist of No Chips Allowed, shares her experience from working her first Fashion Week show for Eudon Choi backstage on Pebbles Aikens’nail team… #1 Aside from all black, wear something comfy and flexible. That goes for shoes, too. You will also spend most of your time kneeling or sitting on the floor, so…
Read MoreLFW Nails: Orly for Sadie Williams SS19
Orly nail lacquer was used by techs working on the nail styles for Sadie Williams’ London Fashion Week presentation. The collection The spring/summer 2019 showcase championed her signature texture-driven style and was inspired by the motoring world. The nail designs Lead nail tech, Karen Louise, worked closely with Sadie to re-create the her SS19 designs…
Read MoreNYFW Nails: CND™ for The Blonds SS19
Disney villains inspired the spring/summer 2019 collection by The Blonds, encompassing mystery, seduction and intrigue. For the New York Fashion Week showcase, The Blonds called upon CND™’s Design Lab Team to create striking and seductive nails that commanded a sense of danger. The collection The Blonds sought to unravel the complexity of Disney’s most iconic…
Read MoreLFW Nails: Orly for Julien Macdonald SS19
Glitz and glamour were key themes for Julien Macdonald’s spring/summer 2019 fashion collection, and Orly was the nail brand of choice at the London Fashion Week showcase. The collection Skin was largely on show and feminine drapes of glittering fabrics reflected his signature luxe and glossy style. The nails Session nail stylist, Karen Louise, worked…
Read MoreNYFW Nails: CND™ for Libertine SS19
Fashion design house, Libertine, chose the CND™ Design Lab Team once more to create the nail looks for its SS19 showcase at New York Fashion Week. The collection inspiration Libertine’s Johnson Hartig drew inspiration from Georgian glass-covered portrait stones and fine needle-point embroidery. The SS19 collection aims to show there is a certain beauty that…
Read MoreGelish to launch Art Form Gels for easy nail artistry
October will see the launch of Gelish‘s Art Form Gels, designed to make intricate artistry easy. “Formulated for perfect opacity and total artistic control, Art Form Gels are great for creating crisp and defined nail art as an add-on to a Gelish or PolyGel application,” comments Danny Haile, CEO and founder of Gelish soak-off gel polish.…
Read MoreKristine Toce leads Vin + Omi’s SS19 showcase
Kristine Toce, a London-based nail artist, led the nail team for Vin + Omi’s SS19 presentation for London Fashion Week. Taking place at one of the grand entrances to St Pancras Station, the show saw a theme of ‘Thought is the new Religion’, challenging the ‘throw away’ nature of fashion. Featuring the contrasting images of pentagrams and…
Read MoreLCN reveals #FallOhMe autumn/winter collection
LCN has revealed its latest collection for autumn/winter, #FallOhMe. Taking inspiration from the selfie generation, the collection is available in polish, Colour Gel, and Recolution gel polish formulas. The collection includes the aptly-named hues: Tag Me – a creamy cardinal red Hashtag – a creamy brownish purple Selfie – a creamy dark purple Glam Light…
Read MoreReady to retail with the Try Mii Buy Mii Mascara display
Catch clients’ eyes with the Try Mii Buy Mii Mascara counter display of ready-to-retail mascaras. Sleek and smart, the display features space for five different variants: Full Focus Lash Duo Waterproof Lash Lover Intensifying Lash Lover Feature Length Lash Lover Showstopping Lash Lover The display is available empty for existing stock or as a complete…
Read MoreHost a fundraising mani party to help fight blood cancer
It’s time to pick up your nail tools and help fight blood cancer! The international non-profit organisation, DKMS, is inviting salons, technicians and clients alike to host a #LetsNailBloodCancer Party. By lending your salon or set-up to a mani-pedi party for family, friends and colleagues, you can help raise funds to help register more potential…
Read MoreThink pink with new Dr.’s Remedy nail collection
Dr.’s Remedy Enriched Nail Care has revealed a duo of pink tones to suit. Beloved Blush is a nail lacquer laced with subtle blue undertones to make a cool cotton candy crème that is bold enough against skin tones yet neutral enough to wear everyday. Reflective Rosé glistens with flecks of shimmer chrome, making for…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Nail and Beauty Specialist, Wiltshire
“I started my journey in the corner of my kitchen at my little fold away table in 2016, just doing gel polish manicures,” smiles Amber-Jane McLeod. “From there, I have gone on to become a Level 3 Beauty Therapist and Level 3 Nail Technician, as well as pro stylist with HD Brows.” With her polished…
Read MoreHD Brows launches retail packages to boost client purchasing
With an increase of interest and desire for makeovers and renewing products, HD Brows has revealed its retail packages to enable clients to take away the products used during their treatment. Available at a range of price points, the packages are priced accordingly in order to make them as accessible as possible to each HD…
Read MoreHow to pack your mobile tekking kit
Mobile techs – carrying around a full salon set up is no easy feat, so be wary of the strain this may cause. Even though you’re on the move, hygiene, as well as health and safety, should be paramount to your service as a professional. A streamline kit with miniature bottles and lightweight equipment, carried…
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