Why it’s important to attend beauty industry events
A nail professional is constantly seeking information about upcoming nail trends and innovations. It’s equally – if not more – important to keep your industry knowledge and business skills up-to-date to ensure longevity in your career. Attending workshops and events is a fantastic learning and networking opportunity and also contributes…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Chelsea Tipper, Beauty By Chelsea at Aspire
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Chelsea Tipper, of Beauty By Chelsea at Aspire, reveals cherry blossom nails have been popular with her clients recently. “As we are now into the spring season, ladies are now going for more bright and floral designs. These cherry…
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MANI MONDAY: Line work
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! A nude overlay and delicate white line detailing effortlessly combine in this subtle yet chic nail look by Nidia of @nailbrew. Do you have a client that is loyal to their nude hues but also fancy trialling…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Ewa Krzos, Dream Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Ewa Krzos, of Dream Nails, wears ball-ready red and gold nails for a glamorous look. “These were originally sculpted hard gel enhancements. To create this design I did a rebalance with redesign and infills on some of them with plain…
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The journey to opening my first nail academy – Part 1
Hey everyone! I’m super excited to make my return to blogging for Scratch magazine, where I’ll reveal my journey to opening my own premises. Some may call me crazy for taking this leap I’m sure, but with work load demands, I’m finally about to feel the fear. I have recently…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Dega Gundega, Nail Land Studio & Training
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Dega Gundega, of Nail Land Studio & Training, reveals spring florals paired with colour fades have been popular with her clients recently. “This particular nail design has been hugely popular amongst my clients as they can never choose the…
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MANI MONDAY: Magician’s cloak
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! This nail design by Clara H, of @clarahnails in Melbourne, Australia, has us feeling all kinds of magical, as a dark midnight blue overlay is complimented by multicoloured stars. The extravagant stiletto shape tops off the look,…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jade Robinson, JADE: Professional Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty, wears super cute Dumbo-inspired nails. “I created my Dumbo nails by, first infilling with CND Brisa Sculpting Gel and prepping them for painting where I then using CND Shellac in Digi-Teal. To create the…
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What does ‘for the love of the nail game’ actually mean?
Phoenix VanDyke, US tech & Winner Of Winners champion at Nailympia USA 2017, discusses what ‘the love of the nail game’ actually means… How many times have you heard someone say, ‘I love doing nails’ or ‘this is my passion’, or, ‘if you love what you do, you never work…
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What it’s like to be a nail educator
So, you want to become an educator? First, ask yourself why. Is it because you assume that it is the next step in your career, there’s more money in it and everyone else is doing it? Or do you want to improve and push industry standards, support and encourage others…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hannah Missen, Hannah Missen Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hannah Missen, of Hannah Missen Nails, reveals pastel rainbow nail looks have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this design has been popular because spring is here and easter is on its way, which means the pastels…
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MANI MONDAY: Crystal fade
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We can’t take our eyes off these amazing nails seeing a stunning multicoloured fade. Lee-Chele (@daduchessdondiva) created Hennessy-inspired nails that went viral last year but has now caught our eye with these enhancements. Confessing that she “couldn’t…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Chelsea O’Connor, Nails By Chelsea
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, has well and truly gotten in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with this themed manicure to celebrate her Irish heritage. “I created these nails using Glam and Glits coloured acrylic in Love Me and…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Brock, The NailDresser
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Brock, of The NailDresser, says pale pink and iridescent hues are making for a popular combination with her clients. “I have had a few clients coming in recently asking for something special and pretty. With having the new…
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MANI MONDAY: Sassy snake
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Feeling sassy this week? Try enticing your clients to push the boat about with their nail art and take inspiration from this funky, on-trend nail look courtesy of celebrity nail stylist, Miss Betty Rose. A vibrant, fucsia…
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