PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
7 tips for working with nail embellishments
Adorning nails with 3D embellishments adds dimension to designs, allowing you to transform plain styles into striking looks. 7 nail stylists offer adhesion and application advice… Lead nail tips by Scarlett Senter (@scarlett_senternailartist). 1. “Practice wearing embellished designs on your own nails, as this will help you to learn a…
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How to remove L&P acrylic nail enhancements safely
Whilst it is tempting to try remove nail enhancements as quickly as possible, correct removal requires professional attention to prevent damage to the natural nail. Here’s how it should be done… Each type of nail enhancement requires a specific method of removal, and the time this takes varies. While UV…
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Left-handed nail tech? Here’s how to adapt your tool kit
It is assumed that when working left-handed, you just work the opposite way. But if you are leftie, you will know this is a myth. The majority of the population is right-handed, and so the majority of nail products and techniques are tailored to right-handed techs. Having to adapt to…
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Magpie Beauty has launched “Xtra Length” stiletto and tapered square tips after a successful launch of “Full On Tips” express extensions and workshops. Magpie’s “Full On Tips” boast a wear-time of up to four weeks and can be applied using both acrylic, acrygel and gel systems. The tips are made…
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Pure Nails has added six stunning nail shades to its Halo Gel Polish range for spring-friendly manis and pedis. The hues in the Hope Springs Eternal collection are creamy and diverse; from pastels with a punchy twist to a forest green and go-to grey. Each shade aims to delight and…
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Scratch chats to Founders of My Papillon Beauty, Kelly Mcguinness and Claire Whittle who share how they came to start the brand and what goes on behind the scenes. After working together in a salon in 2019, Kelly Mcguinness and Claire Whittle had the idea of creating a range of…
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Pure Nails has unveiled its Halo Elite tool range, consisting of 6 different nail tools. The range includes: Cuticle Nippers Gel Scraper Cuticle Eradicator Stork Scissors Cuticle Pusher Tweezers The Halo Elite Tools have been carefully designed in partnership with UK Nail Technicians and German Engineers. Utilising precision German manufacturing…
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Want to offer an even quicker service to your clients? Well you can with the Crystal Nails 1-Step gel polish CrystaLac. CrystaLac 1-Step offers a non-cleansing, flexible, soak-off gel polish (8ml £14.80 inc VAT) that’s super fast to apply and claims to be super gentle since it houses vitamins A…
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Show off oh-so delicate nail styles with six floral nail foils from Lecenté. Ideal for any occasion – from spring to Valentine’s Day to summer holidays, the striking foils each feature a transparent background to be used alone or over a block colour shade, depending on preference. Consider cutting out…
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