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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Spa skincare company, Elemis, has announced that both its treatments and product range will be available at seven Bannatyne spas before the end of the year. The new spa locations include Crewe, Wakefield, Blackpool, Aberdeen, Chingford and Shrewsbury. Another spa to take on the brand is Kingsford Park, Colchester. The…
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The summer season may be over to whisk clients away to the tropics with Fake Bake’s latest professional preparation products. Fake Bake Coconut Body Polish ensures a smooth start to a service by gently removing skin cells. Specially formulated to improve absorption and efficiency of Fake Bake products, the formula…
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Bright summer shades and glittered fingers walked the Jeremy Scott Spring/Summer 2018 runway. Created by the CND™ team, each model saw a custom nail style that saw silver-dusted digits and a brightly painted nail. The CND™ team chose two bold CND SHELLAC™ shades, Hot Pop Pink and an electric orange…
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Adding to its comprehensive range of nail products, INK London has released four ADS (Acrylic Dipping System) products that can be used with Acrylink powders for overlays using the dipping technique. ADS Base, Top, Activ8 and Brush Doctor are available separately or as a four-piece. Snap them up now via…
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Give polished nails a gel-like shine with Thick, Jessica’s new plumping top coat. This long-lasting top coat is fast drying and offers a dazzling shine and added protection to a mani or pedi. This addition to Jessica’s range of lacquer top coats is available via Gerrard International. Click here to buy.
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Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to tackle common characteristics of damaged nails… One of the most challenging roles we play as nail technicians is the role of repair man or woman. We all have clients who come to us with weak, thin and damaged…
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