PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
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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Celebrity manicurist launches HEMA-free gel products named after session nail techs
Celebrity manicurist & founder of nail brand, PersoNAILity™, Jenni Draper, has unveiled ManiCure: a HEMA-free gel system. Scratch spoke to the pro to find out more… When did you first get the idea for ManiCure? “ManiCure has been a dream of mine for about 20 years, but the journey really…
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Read the latest issue
Have seen LCN’s WOW two-step system yet? The range features twelve nail shades and a top coat, with no base coat and UV/LED light required. Affording a finish that lasts for up to ten days, the photo-initiators contained in the top coat cross-link with the oligomers contained in the hybrid gel…
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Nail Creation has unveiled four punchy gel polish hues for summer, including the bright yellow Beach Bum and juicy Watermelon shades. The shades – in its Glamazone range – are self levelling and hard wearing, with an ultra glossy, scratch resistant finish. Ideal for summer, the collection is completed with…
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Jessica Nails has revealed three new colour additions to its Phenom Vivid Colour range; inspired by dancing queens. The funky metallic shimmer shades include She’s Got The Moves, a bright watermelon, Do The Hustle, a magenta purple, and Last Dance, an iridescent hot pink. Use with two coats of Jessica…
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Visitors to Glastonbury festival next week can have their brows kept in check via GlastonBrow, a brows and beauty drive-thru by Benefit Cosmetics. The brand gave away free Benefit goodies, brow waxes and festival essentials to those on the road to to Glastonbury. DJ sets featured at the drive-in, and passers-by…
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Ideal for taking care of nails and toenails while on holiday or a weekend away, get your hands on this handy pack from Nailtiques – featuring eye mask, nail moisturiser, Oil Therapy cuticle oil, Avocado Foot Crème and Formula 2 in a hand clear bag. A must for hands and toes…
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Izabelle Hammon Ltd has proudly unveiled a new iZ Beauty of London product range. Pro Colour is a soak off LED/UV gel system that is available in 12 shades of nude. The product does not require a primer or base coat and can be used as an overlay or to sculpt…
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