PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
Plum perfect: 38 purple nail designs & products to get your creative juices flowing
According to WGSN’s Global Colour Forecast, purple is set to be a big hit. The report states: “Purple is a culturally emotive colour with links to royalty, love, mystery and spirituality.” Enter plum: a universally loved fruit and stunning nail shade. Plum is incredibly versatile; the hue can be worn…
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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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Nail product and education provider, Magpie Beauty, has launched a variety of online nail courses that techs can complete from the comfort of their own homes. There are three levels of online nail art masterclass available – Bronze, Silver & Gold – all of which are accredited by ABT. Students…
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Say ‘Ahoy there!’ to six new season Buttercream gel shades from Light Elegance, inspired by the deep beauty of water and the endless adventure of setting sail. The Summer 2020 Nautical collection serves up a palette of calm-sea neutrals an d wave-crashing bolds, all bursting with creamy colour. “Summer is…
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Multi award-winning nail tech, Gemma Lambert, has unveiled the latest collection in her own-brand gel polish line. The Taste The Rainbow range features 12 bold and punchy shades – including one glitter; like the gold at the end of a rainbow. Ideal for summer manis and pedis, there’s a shade…
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Lecenté partners are hosting a series of online classes to help techs upskill and learn new nail art techniques and designs. The ‘Discovery Series’ features classes hosted by Jenny Nagorski, Emily Geer and Amanda Trivett, and Lecenté’s lead educator, Theresa Foddering. Delivered via Zoom with a maximum of five students…
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Leading beauty disinfection provider, Barbicide, has launched a free online Covid-19 certification course, designed to equip beauty professionals with the knowledge to perform even safer services when returning to work. The course reveals how Covid-19 is transmitted and the symptoms and risks before detailing practical considerations for beauty pros such…
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Launched by Astonishing Nails UK, the Gelosophy French Duo Kit is designed to aid classic French manicure designs over natural nails, acrylic or gel. The duo kit comprises: Gelosophy French Pink, which boasts a flexible base and strong adhesion while also smoothing out any unevenness of the natural nail plate.…
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