Revealed: the top 10 nail trends of 2024 so far
Research from beauty and wellness marketplace, Fresha, has uncovered the most popular global nail trends of the year. Analysing video and view counts on Tiktok, the number of hashtags on Instagram and overall social media engagement, the company has compiled the top ten nail trends that have captured worldwide attention…
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French Manicure: How to match the perfect cover shade for your client
Not one shade of nude suits all skin tones, therefore, to achieve a clean and polished French manicure, it is essential to make sure your cover shade matches your client. Here are some tips on how to achieve the perfect match… “Make sure you have at least three pink shades…
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How-to: L&P acrylic with Halo
Tina Bell, head of education for Pure Nails & owner of Totally Polished Academy, shares how to create an L&P nail using Halo’s L&P acrylic system… L&P acrylic enhancements maintain their popularity with clients due to the length L&P can achieve, its strength and its durability. However, without the correct training and guidance,…
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How-to: Reverse French using Halo’s Polibuild
The team at Pure Nails share how to create French style nail designs using the reverse technique and Halo’s PoliBuild system… Are you seeking an enhancement system that’s speedy to apply – but that offers super strength? Halo PoliBuild Precision Gel combines the benefits acrylic and hard gel to create a system…
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How to choose smile lines to suit your client’s nails
Different smile lines will suit different shapes and lengths of nails. Smile line execution requires different techniques to create each ‘type’ of smile line; competition, extreme, and salon viable. The general rule is that the longer and more pointed the nail, the deeper and longer the smile line should be.…
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Perfect the French manicure with Gelosophy French Duo Kit
Launched by Astonishing Nails UK, the Gelosophy French Duo Kit is designed to aid classic French manicure designs over natural nails, acrylic or gel. The duo kit comprises: Gelosophy French Pink, which boasts a flexible base and strong adhesion while also smoothing out any unevenness of the natural nail plate.…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Hayley McCabe
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Hayley McCabe, wears a sparkling golden glitter French. “I have had short nails for a while and so sculpted enhancements using the Lecenté Create Builder Gel. I added one coat of CND Shellac in Negligee and encapsulated Lecenté…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Cheryl Shanks, Polished Nail & Beauty Lounge
We want to see the nail designs trending on your social media pages! Cheryl Shanks, of Polished Nail & Beauty Lounge, says marble French tips have been popular recently. “This design is so popular as it’s so versatile: you can use various colour combinations and glitter outlines to complete the…
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Wedding-ready with NSI Polish Pro Bridal nail collection
Meet bridal nail needs with the Polish Pro Bridal Collection 2020 from NSI Nails UK. For a special price, NSI techs can stock up on ideal bridal nail shades from the Polish Pro range and other nail art additions in one handy pack. The kit sees: Polish Pro in Blanca…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, reveals the classic French manicure has been popular with her clients recently. “I normally try and put people off having a French manicure, however after being inspired by some amazing…
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Enrol at the NSI University education event
Refine your nail knowhow and skillset by joining NSI at its annual University education event. Taking place at the NSI Head Office & Academy in Manchester across 12 – 14 July, the three-day event will be packed with advice, tips and techniques to take your skills and career to the…
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Brushing up hard gel nail skills with Cuccio
Yesterday I hopped on a train to Nottingham to attend a seminar focusing on Cuccio’s extensive range of hard gel products. Held at The Nottingham Belfry Hotel, around 25 nail pros were in attendance with members of Cuccio’s UK education team on hand to answer any questions. The workshop was…
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Offer speedy smiles lines thanks to Bio Sculpture French Stencil Pack
Tackle tricky smiles lines with the Bio Sculpture French Stencil Pack. Ideal for offering speedy, uniform smile lines, the stickers can be used with Bio Sculpture’s White High Pigment Gel or Bio Sculpture No.1 French White for a crisp, white look. To use, simply place the French Stencil sticker circle onto the nail, after base…
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MANI MONDAY: Exaggerated French
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! After the nail art madness that occasions such as Halloween and bonfire night serve up, and before the festive requests come flooding in, consider chic, stripped back designs for an on-trend alternative amidst the chaos. Striking nail…
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How to perfect a smile line on nails
A crisp, neat smile line that flatters the client’s nail and creates an elongated look can really set your work apart from other nail techs in both salon and competition work. However, achieving this perfect smile line can worry many techs and make them avoid offering this option altogether. The…
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