#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sara Wilfred, Sara’s Nail & Lash Boutique
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sara Wilfred, of Sara’s Nail & Lash Boutique, revealed that bright and bold summer hues are popular with her clients as the days begin to warm up… “As we draw ever closer to the summer season, my clients are…
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Your gel polish questions: answered!
Hone your gel polish technique with advice from industry experts about the popular system, as they answer your pressing questions. “How can you tell when a polish is cured correctly and what does over curing mean for the service?” Charlotte Lowe, Jessica educator, says, “Over curing can occur more with…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, was inspired by a ceramicist on Instagram when creating her current nail look. “To create this design, I used the Magpie Beauty gel colour system. The original design was actually cream…
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Semilac reveals dazzling Metallic Effect range
Comprising of nine vibrant shades, Semilac has revealed it’s new Metallic Effect range. Offering a wear time of up to three weeks, the collection features the shades Turquoise, Amaranth, Pink, Orange, Olive, Red, Navy, Gold and Silver for designs that are sure to steal everybody’s attention. A simple way to…
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Achieve high shine with LCN Black Diamond Glaze Gel
Create an elegant diamond glimmer finish with Glaze Gel from LCN’s Black Diamond range. The high gloss finishing gel offers to transform nail designs with its diamond dust particles for a shine and silky shimmer. In addition, its slightly thicker consistency also helps to prevent the gel to run. The Black Diamond…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Stanton, Nails 2 Inspire
We want to see the designs trending at your nails desk! Emma Stanton, of Nails 2 Inspire, says that classic pastels making for sweet spring nails are popular with her clients at the moment. “I think this design has been so popular because it’s the classic pastel spring look, but…
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MANI MONDAY: Mini masterpieces
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Why not turn your client’s nails into literal mini masterpieces? Mei Kawajiri (@nailsbymei) took inspiration from an art piece and paid homage to its creator, Donald Robertson: one of her client’s favourite artists. Donald Robertson is a…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, swapped in her dark manicure for a fresher, more radiant nail look to glisten in the – eagerly awaited – sunshine. “I was wearing a gorgeous dark navy glitter, but the sunshine came out and I…
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Discover product & training offerings from distributor, Izabelle Hammon Ltd
Meet Izabelle Hammon – a brand offering nail systems and artistic products while on a mission to inspire lasting confidence in the pro. A snapshot look Izabelle Hammon moved from South Africa to the UK with her husband and two young children following a change in business direction and hope…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Oksana Smirnova, Oksana Salon
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Oksana Smirnova, of Oksana Salon, says that this summery look featuring an ombre design and hand-painted flowers has been very popular with her clients. “This design has been so popular because of the colours used, the ombre technique and…
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Entice clients with the Opposite collection from Faby
Italian nail brand, Faby, has revealed its Opposite collection for spring/summer. Dedicated to ‘the beautiful and amazing complexity of womanhood’, the double-faceted collection comprises six sweet, pastel hues and six deep, seductive shades. Reflecting the diversity of women, the shades have been designed to showcase how both delicate and bold…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, revealed that her clients are switching from geometric nail art designs to those including floral artistry made up of pastel cremes. “It’s the time of year when we usually see the first blooms…
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Scratch Stars Awards finalists 2018 revealed
THE SCRATCH STARS AWARDS 2018: MEET THE FINALISTS The results are in! See which techs, salon, teams and influencers have made the grade in the Scratch Stars Awards 2018 and count down to Scratch’s hotly anticipated Summer Party – at which the winners will be announced… L&P Tech of…
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CND™ to welcome summer with Boho Spirit nail shades
With summer in sight, CND™ is to introduce four new shades in both VINYLUX™ and SHELLAC™ formulas. The Boho Spirit collection features Offbeat – a punchy reddy-pink, Uninhibited – a peachy coral, Vagabond – a primrose yellow, and Gypsy – a zesty orange hue. “Bohemia beckons with this spirited collection,” comments…
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Magpie Beauty reveals Feel The Heat collection
Warm up for summer with the latest collection from Magpie Beauty! Entitled Feel the Heat, the collection serves up eight new scorching shades in the brand’s Gel Colour formula. New shades include: Poison Ivy Hazel Nut All About Mimi Toodle Lou Days Of Dawn Darling Clementine April Showers Nude Jude The…
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