Say ‘I Do’ to bridal nail shades from CND™
Wedding season is on the horizon, so prepare to pamper bridal clients with four beautiful new hues from CND™. The ‘Yes, I Do’ collection features pretty pink and white shades; ideal worn alone or in a French manicure style. Affectionally titled White Wedding, Bouquet, Veiled and Forever Yours, the shades…
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Pure Nails reveals UV LED Steriliser
Ensure speedy sterilisation with the new UV LED Steriliser from Pure Nails. Ideal for nail tools, this portable and light unit to used to store implements. Claiming to kills 99.99% of germs, the unit is USB cable charged. The unit also sees a LED indicator and 180 seconds one-touch process. Shop the…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Melissa Whiffen, Moonstruck Nail Studio
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Melissa Whiffen, of Moonstruck Nail Studio, wears super cute freehand Stitch nail art in support of World Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday 2 April. “My family is not only my motivation in my work, but also my inspiration. I created…
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NSI reveals 6 pastel shades in spring nail colour collection
NSI’s spring nail colour collection features six creamy pastel hues in the Polish Pro formula. ‘It’s Not You, It’s Me’ includes the likes of turquoise Better Fish In The Sea and dusky lilac I Kept The Ring, which can be mixed to create custom shades for clients. Use alone or…
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LeChat appoints first COO to support nail industry presence
LeChat Nail Care Products has appointed Myriam Clifford as its first chief operating officer. LeChat, creator of the Perfect Match colour concept, manufactures a comprehensive line of professional nail products in multiple facilities in California and distributes products in over 40 countries. Its 2019 mission is to strengthen and expand…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Debbie Marangos, Lioness Paws
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Debbie Marangos, of Lioness Paws, reveals purple hues have been popular with her clients recently. “Purple has been so popular with my clients recently. I think this particular design has stood out due to the vibrant colour and beautiful…
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MANI MONDAY: When life gives you lemons…
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We are in love with this fresh nail design created by nail artist, Hang Nguyen (aka @thehangedit). Vibrant and zesty, this look features two bright yellow gel polish overlays and three nails playing host to intricate nail…
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TGB Insider: How to strike a balance between work & parenthood
The Gel Bottle Inc team offer advice for nail techs in the first in their blog series for Scratch… A work/life/family balance is something most of us pursue in our lives, but never seem to quiet nail down completely. In today’s world, we’re constantly bombarded by social media telling us…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Bailey Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Bailey Beauty, says ombré designs remain a popular request from her clients. “This design, especially the ombré nails, has been really popular. The ombré trend is still going strong and everyone loves the pastel shades…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Katie Foster, Nomad Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Katie Foster, of Nomad Beauty, wears a bright and beautiful abstract nail look for the start of spring. “My nails are my natural nails that I’ve managed to grow with the help of Give Me Strength Structure Gel by Magpie…
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Points to consider before purchasing nail products
Samantha Sweet, co-founder of nail & beauty distribution & education company, Sweet Squared, offers advice for those looking to enhance their professional nail kit… When buying professional products, you should be looking for a company that asks questions such as what certificates you have. If you don’t have certificates, does…
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What happened when I trained in gel polish with The GelBottle Inc
As a nail enthusiast, heading to The Gel Bottle Inc Training Academy in Brighton to take the Gel Polish Beginners course filled me with nerves and a whole lot of excitement – and that’s exactly what I was fortunate enough to experience yesterday. Embarking on the one-day course, I headed…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Ewa Krzos, Dream Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Ewa Krzos, of Dream Nails, wears ball-ready red and gold nails for a glamorous look. “These were originally sculpted hard gel enhancements. To create this design I did a rebalance with redesign and infills on some of them with plain…
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Create pretty spring manicures with Gelish’s floral-inspired collection
Inspired by the soft and subtle colours of flowers, Gelish has launched six spring nail shades – available in Dip and Soak-Off Gel Polish formulas. “The colour palette for the spring collection is filled with soft tones that are perfect, not only for this season, but for all year-round,” comments…
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The Gel Bottle Academy celebrates birthday with super training offers
The Gel Bottle Inc. is commemorating the first birthday of its Brighton Academy with offers on its training courses. Dubbed as ‘amazing nail industry education combined with business tips and a super fun atmosphere’, the courses are ideal for those looking to ‘propel their career’. Offers are available for a…
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