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Perfect your nail preparation

By Kat Hill | 3 April 2018

Alison Dowse, educator with Izabelle Hammon Ltd, reveals how she preps for a gel-based service…  Nail preparation is the most crucial step for the application of gel and should never…

Artistic Nail Design unveils edgy wedding nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 3 April 2018

Four edgy new nail shades have joined the Artistic Nail Design colour collection, available in both Colour Gloss and Colour Revolution formulas. The 2018 wedding collection, A Steampunk Affair, is…

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Chree, Chreeative Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 3 April 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Chree, of Chreeative Nails, revealed that encapsulated gold leaf foils have been popular with her clients recently. The…

MANI MONDAY: Easter with Miley Cyrus

By Sophie Nutt | 2 April 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! It’s only fitting that on Easter Monday we share this super sweet design created by Hollywood’s go-to…

Create a comfortable work environment with new NovaLash gadget

By Helena Biggs | 2 April 2018

Eyelash extension brand, NovaLash, has launched the Aura, a gadget to help achieve the perfect working environment for both client comfort and flawless curing of eyelash extensions. Battery operated and…

CND™ launches four pastel nail shades for spring

By Kat Hill | 2 April 2018

Embrace super-sweet nail tones for spring with CND™’s Chic Shock collection. The four shades are available in both Shellac™ and newly-reformulated Vinylux™. The line up sees pastel pink, Candied; baby blue,…

Nail nude tones with new Bio Sculpture Gel

By Kat Hill | 1 April 2018

Bio Sculpture has revealed four nude nail shades set to join the brand’s colour gel range. The Nude Collection sees four neutral nail tones to suit all skin tones, with three new…

How to work the transitional tan

By Guest Writer | 1 April 2018

Kissed by Mii tanning expert, Shelley Henderson, reveals how to take your clients from winter to spring with a transitional tan. Don’t let potential tanning clients hibernate away until summer…

WHAT I’M WEARING: Catriona Leith, The Nail Studio

By Sophie Nutt | 1 April 2018

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…

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