#TRENDINGTUEDAY Tricia Rennie, Nail Artist & Educator
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Tricia Rennie, Nail Artist & Educator, reveals Halloween designs with a vibrant twist have been popular with her clients recently. “Halloween is upon us and so orange, purple and black hues have been very popular. “To create this nail…
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MANI MONDAY: Boo-spoke designs
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Halloween is this Thursday and we are loving all of the spooky nail designs that are being created in celebration of the event. This super cute ‘boo-spoke’ nail art look is by Carmelina at London-based salon, Townhouse.…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Helen Brooks, Cinderhellie Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Helen Brooks, of Cinderhellie Nails, wears deep violet, sparkling hues ideal for the colder season. “I used the Apres Gel X system for a short extension and then I used the new Lecente Create system. I used Black Magic as…
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Jo Wickens on enhancements & education
What is your trademark nail style? My go-to style is colourful, glittering designs, featuring Swarovski crystals or nail art. I am not afraid of colour, and neither are my clients! In fact, it’s rare for me to use the same shade twice in one day. I also love doing a…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Leanne Townsend, Harts & Bows
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Leanne Townsend, of Harts & Bows, reveals bright, sparkling nail designs have been popular with her clients. “My clients are loving Mylar Flakes at the moment. They are stunning in the light! Teamed with Swarovski crystals and you have…
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MANI MONDAY: Halloween warm-up
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Halloween is a mere 10 days away, so expect the spooky nail requests from clients to be flooding in if they haven’t already! We love these edgy and chic Halloween-inspired nails by @bhambnails, using The Gel Bottle…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kirsty Coltman, Glamour and Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kirsty Coltman, of Glamour and Nails, wears an eye-catching pink and black nail look. “I created these nails using Team Gorgeous Acrylic. The colours are beautiful and I used Pop Tart, New York and Clear Candy. For the glitters I…
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Metta Francis on mastering enhancements & creating expressive designs
Tell us about your training… When I first entered the industry back in 2010, I was still working full time and looked for courses that I could complete around the day job. I initially trained with CND™ in manicure and pedicure services, followed by Nail Harmony for Gelish training. I trained in…
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Robbie Tomkins on maintaining a work/life balance in the session world
As I’ve mentioned before, working as a session tech is unlike any job I’ve had before. Working in an office, salon or even as a mobile tech usually involves some sort of parameter as far as time is concerned, such as working hours and days of the week. I found…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Kayley Cairns, Naily Kayley
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Kayley Cairns, of Naily Kayley, reveals darker shades paired with Swarovski crystals are popular with her clients recently. “Darker colours have been becoming more popular with the changing seasons but mixing them up in style with French, nudes and…
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MANI MONDAY: Mahogany dreams
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Autumn is well and truly underway so we’re slowly starting to say our emotional goodbyes to summer manicures. However, we don’t seem to feel so sad to part with summer nail shades and designs when we see…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Sinead Bulley, The Nail Shack
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sinead Bulley, of The Nail Shack, wears super cute tartan pumpkins on her nails. “To create these nails I applied two coats of Magpie Beauty’s Nina Cherry topcoated with Don’t Be Tacky. For the pumpkins, using Hazel Dixon’s art gels,…
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Sophie Dale on her ambassador role, simple nail art & community spirt
Tell us about your training… I actually won my training with Nail Harmony UK back in 2012 with the Gelish Gives Back campaign, from which five people won starter training and a kit. I’m very thankful for this opportunity as it set me up for life! Seven years, I still love…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley J’s Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hayley, of Hayley J’s Nails, reveals abstract monochrome nail looks have been popular with her client’s recently. “Lately people want to try something a little different and interesting so that their nails create a topic of conversation. That’s why…
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MANI MONDAY: Autumn flowers
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Florals aren’t just for spring, as shown by Bel Fountain-Townsend (AKA @sohotrightnail) in this chic and pretty nail look featuring encapsulated real flowers. Contrasting sharp almond nail tips with soft and delicate flowers provides the perfect juxtaposition…
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