Dazzle this season with 3 party-inspired Halo gel polish shades
While parties may not quite be on the agenda for 2020, consider some feel-good nail shades to dazzle & catch eyes. Pure Nails has launched three Halo Gel Polish shades infused with confetti in a New Year’s Eve collection. NYE Party features a blue base with chunky glitter, Cheers! has…
Expand your nail colour range with Purple Professional’s ‘MY Collection’
Purple Professional has unveiled its six gel polish shades in its My Collection, named after various dog breeds. The shades are highly pigmented and can be cured under UV light in 120 seconds and under LED light in 60 seconds, offering up to four weeks’ wear. The shades available are:…
The Gel Bottle Inc becomes first nail brand to launch products into space
The Gel Bottle Inc has celebrated the launch of its galactic-inspired Infinity nail colour collection by sending the 10 shades into space. In an industry first, TGB founder Daisy Kalnina, and her team sourced a company in Sheffield to rocket the gel polish products high above the earth via a…
TECH TALK: Danny Manchip of Beau’s Beauty Box
Scratch chats with Danny Manchip of Beau’s Beauty Box about his life as a nail tech and his incredible fundraising efforts. What is your all time favourite nail product? I’ve got to say Magpie Beauty’s gel paints. I love doing free hand nail art, and their paints are just…
Change up your nail styles with Photochromic gel polishes
Urban Graffiti has unveiled its most adventurous gel polish range to date, the Photochromic Collection, available via Naio Nails. The collection features 12 bright shades which each change to a darker shade when exposed to UV rays. Shades available: Changing Seasons- pastel yellow to nude pink Orchid Bloom- soft yellow…
Back To Basics: 3 steps to ensure your gel polish goes the distance
At Pure Nails, we think that Lockdown 2.0 is the perfect time to go back to basics and perfect your core skills; namely how ensure a chip-free, durable finish. Step 1: Preparation Cuticle work: This step is vital in the application of flawless gel polish. Gently push back the cuticle…
TECH TALK: Natasha Newton of Nails by Natasha
Scratch catches up with Natasha Newton of Nails by Natasha about her achievements since featuring in January 2020’s Readers Gallery and what the future holds for her career. What is it about nails that has you hooked? I’ve always enjoyed playing around with nails from a young age. It…
#NOWTRENDING Tortie hearts by Vanessa Armitage
Scratch chats with Vanessa Armitage of Nailicious by Vanessa about her love for all things nails and her hopes for the future – and she reveals how to create a tortoiseshell design… I work from home in my tiny little salon. I decided to take the leap into working and…
TECH TALK: Khristie Marie Lawton of KIKI Nail Bar
Scratch chats with Khristie Marie Lawton of KIKI Nail Bar about her future aspirations and her love for all things nails… What is it about nails that has you hooked? I love the untapped potential that the nail industry offers – the creativity, career progression, and of course the skills…
Inspire glamour with new Orly shades
Orly has sought inspiration from the glamour of the Roaring 20s to unveil its Metropolis collection for winter. Available soon via UK distributor, Graftons International, the line-up includes six new shades in the brand’s lacquer and GelFX formulas. “We’ve entered the new-age Roaring 20’s and we’re taking inspiration from Gatsby-esque…
#NOWTRENDING Pastel geometric nail art by Stephanie Yianni
Scratch chats to Stephanie Yianni of SY Nails about her love for creativity and passion for nail art…. Coming from a creative background, I have adjusted to my new career in the nail industry pretty well. I was previously in roles related to fashion and art, so luckily, nail styling…
Find your mojo with autumn/winter INK London iLac collection
Seven sophisticated nail shades make up the My Mojo collection from INK London; launched for autumn/winter 20/21. Embracing rustic hues; from the Tawny to Saffron and Celery to warm Military Olive, Burnt Henna and King of the Blues, the collection is complete with Sleet – a soft grey. The iLac…
TECH TALK: Katie Baulk of Katie’s Beauty Room
Scratch chats to Katie Baulk of Katie’s Beauty Room about the next steps in her career and her advice for aspiring techs… What is your all-time favourite nail product? This would have to be CND Shellac. I have used it religiously since 2011 and have never fallen out of love…
Try Light Elegance gel polish with trial kit
Say hello to Light Elegance’s P+ gel polish system with a new trial kit. Available via Sweet Squared, the P+ Hello Kit sees all the products needed to experience the soak-off gel system. The kit includes: JimmyGel – A soak-off building gel in a bottle for fast, natural nail manicures…
Indulge clients with the Cuccio Chocolate nail colour collection
Can you be tempted? Cuccio has revealed its Chocolate collection for autumn/winter 2020; eight delectable shades available in both Cuccio Colour (nail polish) and Cuccio Veneer (gel polish) formulas, depending on desired wear-time. Comprising a palette of nude cremes and brown shimmers, the Cuccio Chocolate collection features the following hues, inspired…
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