PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
Rose-red nail art: step-by-step
Kelly Kemp of Instagram.com/magikelnails, explains how to achieve this deep red autumnal design, through a detailed step-by-step tutorial. Step 1. Apply two coats of a red gel polish (Kelly used Gems Gel Polish in Aubrey), curing between each layer. Step 2. Apply matte top coat and cure (Kelly used Gems…
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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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The UK heatwave: Is it affecting your nail products?
Educator & award-winning nail pro, Katie Clark, reveals why hot weather may impact your nail products and services… Most techs will have noticed a difference in their L&P acrylic and gel systems during different temperatures and seasons, with changes being particularly noticeable during periods of very warm weather. Temperature and…
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Today, Salon Services kicks off a month of fundraising efforts for The Little Princess Trust, a charity that provides real hair wigs for boys and girls during courses of chemotherapy. The company, a professional hair and beauty supplier, has been supporting The Little Princess Trust for five years, and has…
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Educator and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to create multiple colour opportunities via custom blending… The number of colour possibilities is endless with acrylic powders, as by combining these powders and glitters or pigments, you can created countless varieties of custom blends. While many techs are confident with customising and mixing glitters…
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IBD has unveiled its summer collection, featuring eight scorching shades that are sure to catch eyes this season. Aptly name Destination Colour, the bright new hues will be available in JustGel Polish, along with matching Advanced Wear Pro Lacquer and It’s A Match Duo Pack Buenos Dias Barcelona, a creamy…
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Top tech, Rebecca Orme, has been appointed as distributor for Mystic Nails products in England and Wales. The brand hails from Hungary as has been providing enhancement products and tools for nail professionals for a decade. The products are available now via www.nailsand.co.uk and include hard gel, soak off gel,…
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Get set for a summer of fun nail colour – as Magpie Beauty has unveiled some punchy additions to its brush-on gel colour range. Featuring quirky names such as Geez Louise and Loopy Lou, the shades are sure to catch attention, and include a bright sea blue, sweet violet, rich…
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Ideal for retailing, Lash Perfect’s Luxury Lash Care Kit is a must for tip-top aftercare to ensure the longevity of Lash Perfect lash extensions. The kit features Finishing Glaze, to help seal the adhesive bond of the extension and give the lashes a gorgeous sheen, and a black mascara, specially designed for lash extensions.…
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