Posts by Sophie Nutt
WHAT I’M WEARING: Catriona Leith, The Nail Studio
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Catriona Leith, of The Nail Studio, created these nails featuring a combination of a matte white hue doused in gems for a girls night out. “These nails were created with gel polish, using Crystal Nails Xtreme Hard Gel in Cover Pink and Clear. I used…
Read MoreWow clients with new WOW Hybrid Gel Polish hues
LCN has revealed six new WOW Hybrid Gel Polish shades to add to the already vast range available. The additions see Mr. Grey, a light slate hue, My Dear Rose, a creamy pink, Dark Diva, a sultry deep red, Silk Emotion, a metallic blush, Urban Beats, a dusty khaki and Lovely Plum, a mauve shade.…
Read MoreMoments with Mel Shengaris
Meet Mel Shengaris, a session and celebrity manicurist who was born in North London but is now living in Los Angeles and is carving her name in the American nail scene. Scratch caught up with the cool and talented tech as she tends to some of the most in-demand celebrities in LA… Why nails? To…
Read MoreTwo new shades added to Gelish Structure Gel range
Now available in Translucent Pink and Cover Pink, as well as Clear, the Gelish Structure Gel range offers added strength to the natural nail thanks to its thick viscosity formula, while helping to correct uneven nail plates and fill ridges. The new additions boost nail appearance by helping to hide imperfections. Presented in a bottle…
Read MorePerfect French manicures with Bio Sculpture
Are you constantly trying to refine your French manicures? The nail design is a classic, yet tricky, technique to perfect and Bio Sculpture has now released it’s Supreme French Sculpting Pack to help you to create the flawless manicure. With Spring weddings making their return in the coming months, this creative way of extending the…
Read MoreCreate high impact enhancements with Star Nails’ Master Acrylic Powder
Featuring high-grade, finely milled polymers, the Master Acrylic Powder from Star Nails offers to glide onto nails smoothly and requires minimal filing. Flow treated and sifted, the Master Acrylic Powders boast crystal clear finishes with transparent shades and crisp, rich coverage with coloured powders. The powders are available in a variety of colours including White,…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Gill Taylor, Colour Fix
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Gill Taylor, of Colour Fix, revealed that a combination of bright and muted hues is proving popular with her clients as the weather begins to warm up. “I think at this time of the year, clients are beginning to choose brighter colours in the…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Unicorn magic
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Nicola Dannatt, of Red Carpet Nail Boutique, created cute matching manicures for herself and her daughter. The nail look is inspired by her daughter’s love for unicorns and features bright neon hues, glitter and freehand artistry for a truly magical mother-daughter mani.…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, used her latest Magpie Beauty nail mail for her latest pearlescent design with geometric nail art. “I had recently received my latest order from Magpie Beauty (I’m addicted!) and couldn’t wait to try out Magpie Nail Dust…
Read MoreJoin Sweet Squared and CND™ in the hunt for the UK’s unstoppable woman
Celebrating women who have overcome adversity to achieve their goals and those who have not let anything stand in their way, CND™ and Sweet Squared have launched a campaign and are asking for your help. Assisted by a panel of successful female judges, including Marian Newman and Sue Marsh, CND™ and Sweet Squared are launching a UK-wide search…
Read MoreCalm clients with citrus scented candle from Outback Organics
Just in time for the spring season, Outback Organics has released the first candle to be added to it’s extensive salon and spa offerings. The first of four new products featuring lemongrass and lemon myrtle to join it’s selection of waxes and skincare products, the candle also features lime, orange, middle notes of eucalyptus and bois…
Read More#TRENDING TUESDAY Kerry Rees, Kerry Rees Nail Artist
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Talented tech, Kerry Rees, reveals that her clients are opting for deeper colours in the recent cold climate but with a splash of bling for good measure. “My clients love a different and unique design every time they come back to me for an…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Amanda Byrne, Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amanda Byrne, INK London educator and owner of Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne, created these nails after being inspired by funky geometric cutwork designs on social media. “I created these nails by sculpting a clear base using INK London Clear Acrylink, Alaska. For the little…
Read MoreCharlotte Tilbury launches exclusive Pro programme for professional make-up artists
British make-up artist, Charlotte Tilbury, has launched a professional membership programme for her eponymous beauty and skincare brand. Armed with the motto, ‘give a woman the right make-up and she can conquer the world’, Charlotte Tilbury has transitioned from being one of the most sought after make-up artists of the celebrity and fashion world to…
Read More#TRENDING TUESDAY Emma Clark, Emma Louise Nails, Makeup and Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Clark, of Emma Louise Nails, Makeup and Beauty, says that nail sets using a variety of products and styles have been popular with her clients recently as they opt for more daring looks. “I’m doing quite a few sets of nails where we…
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