TECH TALK
What are rings of fire on nails & how can they be avoided?
Red rings or semicircles that appear on the nail – often referred to as ‘rings of fire’ – can strike fear into the hearts of nail techs and clients alike, but what causes them and how can they be avoided? “Rings of fire appear as red rings on the nail…
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How to make your social media videos more watchable – a guide for nail artists
Nail content creator, Zoya Mac, shares what makes a social media video watchable, and how you can elevate your posts… Creating engaging video content is about more than producing aesthetically pleasing clips. You need to keep people watching. Picture this: your nail desk is set up, the nails are prepped…
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From struggle to success: how a Brighton nail pro thrives with cystic fibrosis
Giorgia Cappella, head of education & spa at The GelBottle Inc (TGB), shares her experiences living and thriving with cystic fibrosis. What is cystic fibrosis? According to the NHS website, cystic fibrosis is ‘a rare, inherited genetic condition that causes breathing and digestive problems. There is currently no cure, but…
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Talented tech, Lian Hargreaves, talks client loyalty, career challenges and more… What do you love about working on peoples’ nails? I love being able to create different designs on a day-to-day basis. My favourite part is always applying top coat and seeing an entire design come together. What are the…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kate Taylor has been wearing gothic almond sculpted nails with encapsulated Nail Team Laser Dots in green and gold and angel paper. “After having shorter nails on while competing, I decided it was time to treat myself to some fresh, summery…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Genevieve Harding has been kept busy creating bright and colourful coral looks for her clients. “Seems coral and gold is definitely in with my clients!” Genevieve says. We love the use of of gold glitter to keep the colour sparkling!…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Scratch Stars 2017 finalist in the Mobile Nailist of the Year category, Hannah Missen has been wearing this colourful foil look. “These nails weren’t for any particular occasion, I really fancied something bright with a summery feel! Although, I do think they…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Eva Maj created this summery look for her holiday. “When I do my own nails, I normally go for classic red but I thought my trip to Gran Canaria was great occasion to go slightly wilder. I had a great time…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Toni Valentine has found her clients have been requesting chameleon glitters. “This type of glitter is beautiful to look at,” Toni explains. “They change colour in different lights, giving of two designs in one. I’ve found they always become…
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