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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We’ve seen this concept in wine and gin clubs for some time now – but at last you can pay a monthly membership to receive an exciting box bursting with nail products every month. The Nail Boxes, an idea brought to life by salon owner, educator and brand owner, Karen…
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Add a touch of art to your nail styles with Lecenté‘s six arty nail foils. These stunning colours evoke memories of an artist’s paint palette, with watercolour and ink patterns and an array of dreamy pastel colours. All of these foils are opaque, allowing for an instant design to be…
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Kirstan Hart, owner of Nail Hart, Farnborough, has created a range of resin products for fellow nail technicians. The Bohoadora range consists of trays, tool rests and palettes, ideal for displaying nail tools or mixing products on. Kirstan has also created decorative figurines and coasters. “The trays can be used…
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Scratch chats to Founder of Nail HQ, Mark Taylor who shares the motivation behind the brand. Mark Taylor founded Nail HQ in April 2013 as he wanted to help consumers with their natural nail health by creating nail treatments to use in the comfort of their own homes. The Nail…
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Jessica Nails has revealed its Golden Hour collection, comprising 6 Custom Colour shades. The collection offers an elegant range of pastel shades, available in Custom Colour, including 5 crème formats. The shades available: Sun Glow- pastel yellow Apricot Ice- peach-toned Shadow- purple/mauve tones Daylight-natural nail colour Sand- pink French polish…
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Back in July 2019 Jade Barber, an award-winning nail tech and industry educator, launched her own brand. Known as Nail and Beauty Excellence (NBE), this brand has been extended and adapted and now boasts an impressive catalogue of products, a growing base of nail tech followers and promises more is…
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