Megan Fox’s manicurist just confirmed vampire nails as the hottest Halloween trend for 2024
What are vampire nails? Well, think red, black and dark hues with silver, chrome details – a manicure that’s perfectly fitting for autumn and Halloween season. Megan Fox’s manicurist, Brittney Boyce, created this look for the actress, which was greeted by enthusiasm from fellow nail enthusiasts. One user commented, “Vampire…
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Pro Beauty North Nail Competitions 2024: THE RESULTS
The Professional Beauty North (PB North) exhibition took place in Manchester Central, 29-30 September, and hosted a variety of nail competitions for professionals and students. The judging board was chaired by Marian Newman BEM, with Jacqui O’Sullivan head judge and her and Sean O’Sullivan competition directors. Also judging were Kirsty…
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Junk nails: What is the maximalist manicure trend seen at Fashion Week?
Junk nails have dominated Fashion Week runways, replacing the clean girl aesthetic with nails covered in mix ‘n’ match, 3D embellishments. Junk nails are essentially anything you would find in that ‘junk drawer’ everyone has, stuck onto a manicure. From Hello Kitty charms, jewels and beads down to paper clips,…
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5 nail trends spotted at London Fashion Week SS25
London Fashion Week (LFW) marked its 40th anniversary this month, with a digital-physical hybrid schedule of designers. As well as showcasing clothing styles set to dominate the spring/summer 2025 season, five key nail trends caught our eyes… 1. Sparkling embellishments According to LFW, we’ll be dazzling our way through the…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap September 2024
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for September has been announced as Alisha Francois. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Swatch & Style (show your fabric inspiration next to the matching nail look), in the bid to win a prize from The Manicure Company.…
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Celebrity manicurist shares how to create Quinta Brunson’s glam Emmys nail look
Los Angeles played host to the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday (15 September), which recognised excellence in the 2023-2024 television season. American actress, comedian, writer, producer & Emmys nominee, Quinta Brunson – who is known for comedy series, Abbott Elementary, turned heads with an eye-catching manicure, created by Temeka Jackson…
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Nailympia San Antonio 2024: THE RESULTS
The second edition of Nailympia San Antonio was held within the Premiere San Antonio trade exhibition, 15-16 September 2024, and welcomed 44 competitors from five countries: the USA, Argentina, Portugal, Germany and Poland. There were six live arena and four turn-in categories spanning three divisions, which were judged by an…
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Celebrity nail art stole the show at the MTV VMAs 2024
The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), hosted in New York this week, didn’t just celebrate the biggest names in music: it proved that celebrities are embracing expression through nail art. American singer & songwriter, Chappell Roan, made an impact with an extreme length, chrome sword-inspired set. This matched her medieval…
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6 standout nail trends from the New York Fashion Week runway
The spring/summer 2025 beauty and fashion scene is officially underway, with New York Fashion Week flaunting a series of nail trends set to dominate the season. Here’s a round-up of 6 we’ve spotted that you need to note… 1. Seeing stars Nail artist, celebrity manicurist and educator, Julie Kandalec, aka…
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Want to forge beauty industry connections? This virtual event can help!
Vagaro, a software platform for businesses in beauty, wellness and fitness, has announced its third annual industry conference: iconic.24. Designed to support the growth of businesses, the 2024 event is virutal, enhancing this event’s accessibility for ticket holders worldwide. The eight-part event is separated into two 45-minute interactive and educational…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap August 2024
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for August has been announced as Benita Bimsaite. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Carnival Claws, in the bid to win a prize from Keysie. Entries were judged by Keysie business development manager, Sarah Thomson, and Scratch senior news &…
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Our experience creating nail art for the Hong Kong Olympic women’s swim team
Located in the heart of Hong Kong, Tinted. is a nail and lash bar founded on the belief that ‘beauty is not just a routine, but a form of self-expression and an extension of personal style’. So it’s no surprise that athletes from Hong Kong’s Olympic swim team visited the…
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Sha’Carri Richardson’s nail art looks are stealing the show at the Paris Olympics
Team USA athlete, Sha’Carri Richardson, is not only making headlines for her speedy sprint times, as her nail looks have captured global attention during the 2024 Olympic Games. Known for sporting long, embellished nail designs on the track – often featuring intricate nail art, the Paris Games has been no…
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Nailing Fashion Week: The course made by a nail expert, featuring tips and advice on working the runway
Session manicurist & celebrity nail stylist, Nickie Rhodes-Hill, has launched Nailing Fashion Week, a course focused on ‘everything a nail tech needs to know about working at Fashion Week’. The course is ideal for nail pros who want to experience the action of Fashion Week, but don’t know how to…
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100m Olympic gold medallist, Noah Lyles, brushes off criticism of his nail art
Yesterday (4 August), team USA sprinter, Noah Lyles, sported nail art while scooping a gold medal in the Paris Olympics men’s 100m final. The Olympian is known for wearing nail designs during his sporting and personal appearances, but has received backlash for this while on the international stage at the…
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