WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton

By Sophie Nutt | 7 October 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, wears a matte dusky mauve and a bespoke glitter mix for an autumnal look that still sparkles in the crisp sunshine. “I fancied some autumnal, but not too dark, nails, and I also wanted to use…

Dazzle clients with colour boosting base

By Kat Hill | 6 October 2018

Boost Brillbird nail shades with the brand’s latest launch – the Colour Boost Base Gel. The white-coloured gel creates a brighter finish when applied beneath a colour coat. Available in a bottle and brush format, the gel is UV and LED curable. The base gel is available to purchase from…

Bio Sculpture Gel GB rebrands to Re:New Beauty

By Helena Biggs | 3 October 2018

In order to reflect the increasing diversity of brands in the Bio Sculpture Gel GB portfolio, the company has rebranded – announcing its new name; Re:New Beauty. “The team here is passionate about offering the highest quality, health-focused professional beauty products and services to its incredible community of nail technicians and beauty therapists,”…

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Gemma Sunderland, Gemma Sunderland Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 2 October 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Gemma Sunderland, of Gemma Sunderland Nails, reveals that navy blue hues and deep purple tones have been popular with her clients during the autumn transition. “I think this design has been so popular because of the change in season…

MANI MONDAY: Chic florals

By Sophie Nutt | 1 October 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Are clients not willing to fully commit to the dark, warming hues that autumn brings? Offer lighter nail looks that are still suitable for fall by incorporating negative space designs and nude tones into your services. We…

WHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Twin, Daisey’s Nails and Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 30 September 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Emma Twin, of Daisey’s Nail and Beauty, wears a monochrome nail look with houndstooth feature nails. “These nails are sculpted acrylics done on myself with missu Hollywood Dream gel polish and a Born Pretty stamp, and are for my autumn…

Create hundreds of nail art designs with just 22 Toppers top coats

By Helena Biggs | 30 September 2018

A dynamic duo from south Wales has launched Toppers; a range of Universal Top Coats that afford multiple design opportunities. The soak off gel polish top coats are fully compliant with EU regulations and registered on the Cosmetic Product Notification Portal. Conceptualised by Michaela Weaver and Jeff Parker, the 22 top coats…

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Becky Wicks

By Sophie Nutt | 25 September 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Talentech tech, Becky Wicks, reveals that 3D encapsulated flowers have been popular with her clients recently. “Encapsulated 3D flowers have been so popular with my clients lately, they like that it makes the simplest of designs stand out. “I…

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Arlene Fraser, Nails By Arlene

By Sophie Nutt | 18 September 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Arlene Fraser, of Nails By Arlene, reveals that designs seeing super cute flamingo feature nails have been popular with her clients recently – especially those lucky enough to be jetting off on holiday. “Most of my clients have been…

Peek inside Faby’s ‘Diaries’ nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 17 September 2018

Italian nail colour brand, Faby, has launched 12 lacquer shades for autumn/winter. Inspired by diaries and their various emotions, tales and contradictions, the palette includes rich browns, greens and garnets and urban nudes and greys. “The Faby Diaries collection is born to let you trace your own story; offering a…

MANI MONDAY: Yellow lines

By Sophie Nutt | 17 September 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! The team at Paintbox nail studio, located in the heart of SoHo, Manhattan, tended to the nails of executive assistant at Glossier, Priscilla Quaye, and we love the minimalism of the chic and on-trend manicure. Following a natural…

LCN reveals #FallOhMe autumn/winter collection

By Sophie Nutt | 14 September 2018

LCN has revealed its latest collection for autumn/winter, #FallOhMe. Taking inspiration from the selfie generation, the collection is available in polish, Colour Gel, and Recolution gel polish formulas. The collection includes the aptly-named hues: Tag Me – a creamy cardinal red Hashtag – a creamy brownish purple Selfie – a…

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Toni Honey, Toni Honey Nail & Beauty Academy

By Sophie Nutt | 11 September 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Toni Honey, of Tony Honey Nail & Beauty Academy, reveals that soft, nude marble designs have been popular with her clients recently. “I think it’s been requested so much due to the marble craze still being so popular on…

Embrace autumn nail trends with new Jessica collection

By Helena Biggs | 10 September 2018

Jessica has launched Autumn Romance, a collection of six sophisticated nail shades available in Custom Colour and GELeration formulas. Inspired by changes in nature and ‘the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’, the cosy tones are: Wine Country – a rich burgundy crème Natural Splendor – a tanned nude crème Toasted…

WHAT I’M WEARING: Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 9 September 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, wears rainbow-inspired nails for a cute and funky look. “To create these nails I used Gelish Cover Pink Structure Gel as my base colour over a layer of nude, so it wasn’t sheer. Then,…