Archive for 2018
NSI releases new Simplicité PolyDip Shades
Ten shades have been added to the Simplicité PolyDip range by NSI. The highly pigmented powders cover the nail in two dipping applications and the new hues feature glitters and crèmes. Ranging from lime green to glittering burnt orange, the new shades include Peaches & Cream, Sunset, Crem Brûlée, Starlet, Tulle, African Nights, Regal, Rainy…
Read MoreJet off to Lisbon with OPI’s spring collection
Travel to Lisbon with the colourful spring collection from OPI. Taking inspiration from Portugal’s capital, the collection features fashion-forward shades that reflect the city’s blend of heritage and modernism. “Lisbon is both quaint and trendy at the same time. The city has become the quintessential European destination, thanks to its colourful streets, budding food scene…
Read MoreGet red-dy for Valentine’s with Halo Gel Polish
Give clients nails that they can fall in love with this Valentine’s Day with lust-worthy shades from the Roses Are Red Halo Gel Polish collection. Ranging from a sparkly rich ruby red shade to a seductive deep red, the collection sees six new shades including Apple Red, Flame, Red, Lust, Passion and Obsession. Get your…
Read MoreASP releases Power Set Acrylic Training Kit
Get to grips with the ASP Power Set Acrylic System with this training kit, which includes everything you need to get started and get familiar with the system. The Power Set Acrylic System from ASP offers strong, durable, clear and bright finished nails and is engineered with advanced molecular technology for maximum retention of acrylic…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jenny Harris, Jenny Harris Nail Artist and Educator
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jenny Harris, nail artist and educator, revealed that foils with a matte topcoat have been extremely popular with her clients recently. “Foils and a matte top coat gives an eye popping design which is striking and fresh, so my clients are going crazy for…
Read MoreNail looks backstage at Dancing On Ice: Week 3
Follow Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail tech, Gellux fan and MD of Nails at Studio 4, as she tends to the talons of skaters and celebrities backstage at ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hello Scratch readers! I could not wait for week three of Dancing On Ice as disco week had finally arrived! I’m from Essex, so you can imagine that the ‘glitz and glam style was right…
Read MorePerfect smile lines with The Edge Nails & Beauty French Dip Jar
Create crisp smile lines with the French Dip Jar from The Edge Nails & Beauty. The jar features a dual-ended shallow compartment for a round smile line design and a deeper compartment for an oval smile line when using the dip system. Available to purchase from www.edgenails.co.uk.
Read MoreGive the gift of glowing skin with Bellamianta
It may be cold outside, but give the gift of a gorgeous glow with this ideal retail item from Bellamianta. The three-piece self-tanning kit features a Self Tanning Tinted Lotion in either medium or dark, as well as Skin Perfecting Instant Tan for a speedy photo-finish and luxury double sided velvet tanning mitt for perfecting…
Read MoreSALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Bothy, York
Charming with its earthy tones and rustic feel, York-based salon, The Bothy, is a relaxing escape for clientele. “We took our name from the stone shelters built on mountain sides for protection from the storm; we want The Bothy to be our client’s refuge from the storm,” reveals founders, Amanda Monaghan and Amelia Redhead. Combining…
Read MoreIndulge skin with Bee Bar lotion from All That Jazz
Filled with creamy Shea butter, golden jojoba and natural anti-oxidants, the Bee Bar is a treat for dry or damaged skin. Offering remarkable healing properties, the Bee Bar is presented in a pretty, reusable tin that’s handy for home and on the go. A completely waterless lotion, the bar promises to not dry out or…
Read MorePrep for Valentine’s Day with Spongellé retail goodies
Get your clients’ hearts fluttering with romantic reds and retail treats for Valentine’s Day. Evoke an amorous mood with the likes of the Spongellé Heart on a String heart-shaped body buffer, for beautifully scented and super-cleansed skin. An ideal item for use daily and pre-date, the dual sided buffer is enriched with hydrating olive oil…
Read MoreHere’s how nail competitions have helped my career
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals more about her journey in Nails magazine’s Next Top Nail Artist competition to inspire, excite and help you on your own competition journeys… Last week, season five of the Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) competition, hosted by US trade publication, Nails magazine, kicked off, and the…
Read More#TRENDING TUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, revealed that this contrasting baby boomer and encapsulated glitter design has taken her clients’ fancy recently. “I feel that this particular design has been popular as a lot of my clients like an elegant look with a slight twist.…
Read MorePerfect intricate nail art designs with attachable FlexiLamp Touch
Light up your nail work with the sleek, chic FlexiLamp Touch™ LED Table Lamp from Americanails – a must-have for shining a light on intricate nail art designs. Featuring a brushed 3-level dimmer with touch sensor and an arm that bends 180-degrees, the lamp attached to any mani desk or table with its removable table clamp. It…
Read MoreINK London reveals K-38 Clip E-File
Compact and lightweight in design, shape and refine with the new INK K-38 Clip E-File. The re-chargeable micro motor drill is suitable for e-file trained nail technicians seeking the equipment for mobile and desk work. The unit features a max speed of 30000 rpm, with an adjustable dial with digital display, and sees low noise…
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