How to store nail products correctly
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on storing your nail products to get the most out of your purchase… It’s important to understand how long nail products last last, how to store them for optimum usage and safety and how to dispose of them when necessary.…
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SPOOKY 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…
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#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…
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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Amy Thompson, Fingertip 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? Amy Thompson, of Fingertip Beauty, created this magnificent mani featuring Maleficent – a witchy Disney villain! Amy created the look with a variety of…
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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Hayley Black
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? Hayley Black created this devilishly detailed design! Using Nail Gaga products, Hayley combines black, white and red shades with create a striking effect with…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Lydia Champion, Paint Me Pretty by Lydia at The Little Beauty Box
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lydia Champion has been wearing this super seasonal design. “To create this look, I started with Gelish colour, Seal the Deal,” Lydia reveals. “I then used some foil nail art on the tacky layer. To get the desired effect, I used…
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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Kayleigh Green, Polish 2 Perfection
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? Kayleigh Green, of Polish 2 Perfection, created this design featuring ghoulishly gory drips. Kayleigh created the look with Akzentz Luxio’s forrest green shade, Fortune, before applying…
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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Ruth Dearlove, Gel-icious Nails
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? Nail art for Halloween can also be subtle, as Ruth Dearlove, of Gel-icious Nails, shows. Ruth created this look with CND SHELLAC™ shade, Black Pool, before…
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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Bio Sculpture Gel
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? Strike a funny bone with this dancing skeleton design from Bio Sculpture Gel. Over a black overlay, use a fine nail art brush or…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Finny-Foo-Fars Beauty Box, Loughborough
Striking out as a mobile technician, as Finlay Dawkins’ client base and list of services grew, she soon grew out of her portable kit. “As my range of treatments started to grow so did my kit!” Finlay laughs. “It was getting a little tricky to carry around.” Seeking a solution,…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Amber Heath
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Amber Heath has found intricate, encapsulated designs have been requested recently. “Encapsulated floral designs have been popular as my clients wanting 3D art, without the detailing on top of the nail,” Amber reveals. “I created the design for my client after I was having…
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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Lianne Clarke, Swoon Nails
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? Lianne Clarke, owner of Swoon Nails and brand ambassador for Calgel, kicked off October’s festivities with this eerie ombré design. Lianne created the look with shades…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Terri Eaton has been wearing this dusky rose gold design – perfect for the change in season. “I’m currently wearing Gelish shade, Exhale,” Terri reveals. “It’s one of my favourite colours for autumn and goes well with so many tones.…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Beauty Lounge Topsham
First-time salon owner, Samantha Lelliott, opened the doors to her new venture February this year. The Beauty Lounge Topsham now serves the local area some much need tranqulity. “Everything we do in the salon is to give people the most relaxed, chilled out and indulgent experience no matter what they…
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An insight into the nail apex
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, serves up advice on apex placement for different nail shapes What is the apex? The apex should be the highest part of an enhancement, located at the weakest point and created to give the nail balance and strength. It should be visible from every angle but is most noticeable from the side view. The…
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