Salon in the Spotlight: Lucy’s Glamourvan, Deal
Getting into the industry seeking flexible working hours around childcare in 2002, Lucy Fulbrook tackles new terrain with her mobile salon, the Glamourvan… With a budget of £1000 to renovate a poor condition caravan she purchased for £150, Lucy and her builder husband set to work on converting it into…
Nail Tech Talk: Meet Jiak Hing, Scratch Stars Gel Polish Stylist of the Year 2023
Scooping a second consecutive win in the category, Jiak Hing became the Scratch Stars Gel Polish Stylist of the Year 2023 in July. Here, she shares her competition story, career beginnings and favourite part of her role… Jiak, based in North West England, has a passion for nail art that…
Make nails rock with Light Elegance’s 12 autumn 2023 shades
Light Elegance has launched the Rocks collection, featuring rich colours and mesmerising glitters inspired by nature, for autumn and beyond. “I loved making something so gritty, rough and natural, such as rocks and stones, and turning them into something beautiful, modern and clean,” comments Lexy McLellan, Light Elegance creative director.…
Escape to the country with the earthy tones of these 8 Lecenté nail colours
Described as a ‘rural retreat in a bottle’, Lecenté has launched The Country Dreams collection: eight rustic gel polish shades, complemented by five spellbinding glitters. Inspired by picturesque landscapes and countryside serenity, the collection offers a set of staple, timeless Lecenté Create colours – from nudes to pinks. The Country…
Bring magic to nails with the 8 Kirsty Meakin Unicorn gel polishes
Prepare to dazzle with the launch of Kirsty Meakin‘s Unicorn Collection: eight enchanting gel polish hues, featuring ethereal shimmer. The Scratch Stars Awards 2023 finalist for Social Media Star of the Year and Services to the Nail Industry designed the spectacle of shades to evoke the beauty of the mystical unicorn.…
Add a splash of colour to nail looks with Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s 6-piece summer collection
Gelish & Morgan Taylor have unveiled the six-piece summer collection, Splash of Colour, inspired by all things under the sea. This collection includes the following hues: • Corally Invited – Peach Coral Crème • Let’s Crab A Bite – Fiery Tangerine Pearl • You Octopi My Heart – Fuchsia Crème…
Fancy visiting Tokyo? Take a trip with YOSHI’s 9 bright summer nail shades
YOSHI’s Tokyo collection features nine bold and bright shades ready for summer, inspired by the energy in the city of Tokyo. Offering a range of bright colours, including hues of pink, purple and orange, each shade has a creamy consistency, with two thin layers recommended for a full coverage application.…
Bring summer to the nail salon with the Joely Ocean X Glossify collab
Fast-growing nail brand created by nail techs for nail techs, Glossify, has partnered with globally recognised nail artist, Joely Frain of Joely Ocean Nails, for a gel polish collection. Comprised of six vibrant, highly pigmented shades, the collaboration follows the nail stylist’s appointment as Glossify‘s head of brand. She boasts…
Nails Laundry becomes UK distributor for enVogue Nails
North American nail product manufacturer, En Vogue Sculptured Nail Systems, has appointed Nails Laundry as distributor of its products in the UK. The brand, which was incorporated in 1996, offers the Premium and Simply range of gels, alongside builder gel in a bottle, colour gels and gel polish. A spokesperson…
Create bright & pastel nail looks with OPI’s 12 summer shades
OPI has unveiled its Summer Make the Rules collection, comprising 12 fresh and fun bright, pastel shades. The shades are: I Quit My Day Job – bubblegum pink creme Makeout-side – bright pink creme Sunscreening My Calls – pearl yellow Sanding in Stilettos – pearl nude Flex on the Beach…
Salon in the Spotlight: Gelledbygeorgia, Evesham
Georgia Chamberlain opened the doors to her salon in August 2022 after quitting her teaching job of 5 years. “Creating pretty nails for myself was a hobby of mine, but a job I’d only ever dreamed of. The Nail Tech Org made my dream a reality when I enrolled on…
Looking to combine a road trip with gel polish? Meet The GelBottle Inc’s spring collection
The GelBottle Inc has combined nails and travel to launch the Road Trip collection, featuring 10 gel polish shades. Featuring innovative textures and a new flashing glitter, the collection also includes shades that have been inspired by some of the best-selling BIAB™ hues, much to nail tech demand. The shades…
4 ways to reassure clients about the safety of your nail services
You’ve spent hundreds of pounds on products, hours of time on training courses, and provide nail services that make your clients feel happy. So it hurts to constantly have to defend your profession from mainstream media cries of ‘UV nail lamps could cause cancer’ or ‘gel polish services cause allergies’.…
Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Hut, Norfolk
Sister duo, Martina and Yvette Parent, opened the doors to The Beauty Hut in July 2021 in memory of their mother, Linda Parent, who they lost to Covid in June 2020. “This business means everything to us and we’re trying our hardest to make it successful for our mum,” they…
Looking for pastel nail colours? Here are 6 shades you need from CND™
CND™ has unveiled its spring collection, Shade Sense, featuring six soft hues to add an extra spring in your mani and pedi step. Available in both CND™ Shellac™ gel polish and CND™ Vinylux™ long wear polish formulas, these delicate shades are ideal for the spring season and for clients seeking…
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