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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London based nail brand, Nails Inc., is celebrating 21 years in business with a ’21-free’ plant-based nail lacquer range. The Plant Power collection features 12 shades formulated from ingredients that are derived from plant sources. It features a shade to suit all skin tones, from the midnight dark blue Spiritual…
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Magpie Beauty has launched Full On Tips designed to save professional nail technicians time and money by offering an express nail extension service. Available in both Almond and Tapered Square shapes, the Full On Tips boast a wear-time of up to three weeks and can be applied using both acrylic…
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Cuccio has launched disposable mani & pedi packs; ideal for session and mobile nailists and for promoting optimum hygiene practice in-salon. Designed to reduce the risk of cross contamination, the single-use packs contain everything needed to prep the nails for a standard mani or pedi service. The manicure pack contains…
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To celebrate the launch of its collection with design agency SmileyWorld, beauty brand Ciaté has projected ‘mood-boosting’ images on London’s Houses of Parliament. The range launches today and features Smile On Lipsticks, Smooth On Lip Balm, three coloured mascaras, an eyeshadow palette, nail art stickers and Energy Boost Eye Patches.…
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Kalos Ventures has launched this month to the global health and beauty market, with an aim of providing advice and financial support to ambitious entrepreneurs within the beauty sector. Specialising in supporting private companies in the health, beauty and cosmetics sectors, Kalos Ventures provides M&A advice – acquisitions, disposals, fundraising,…
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The Edge Nails & Beauty has launched ULTRA Low Odour Acrylic Liquid for techs to create strong nail enhancements. The ultra-adhesive, low odour formulation has non-yellowing characteristics and is available in a 50ml and 200ml size. Ideal for creating natural looking nail enhancements, the ULTRA Low Odour Acrylic Liquid boasts…
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