Enrol at the NSI University education event
Refine your nail knowhow and skillset by joining NSI at its annual University education event. Taking place at the NSI Head Office & Academy in Manchester across 12 – 14 July, the three-day event will be packed with advice, tips and techniques to take your skills and career to the…
Add strength to nails & extend with Halo’s brush-on Easi-Build
Create natural-looking, strong enhancements with Easibuild by Halo – now available in 8ml sizes alongside the original 15ml sizes. The brush-on builder gel boasts easy application without the need for primer. EasiBuild is UV and LED compatible, curing in just 60 seconds in a 36W LED lamp. Four nude and…
How to create a crisp smile line with the gel system
Smile lines can be a nail tech’s nemesis. With the introduction of gel paint and gel polish, the need for sculpted smile lines has faded. While I love the look of a crisp, sculpted smile line, time constraints and trends means that more and more clients are requesting varied finishes;…
Spotlight on: Vu Nail Systems
Vu Nail Systems was created by salon owner & educator, Tracy Nash, to meet the nail needs of pros. “During my time as the owner of RJ Vu Nails & Beauty I have regularly sought products that would allow my salon team and I to take our creative ideas to the next…
Amp up nail art designs with Magpie Beauty Gel Paints
Magpie Beauty has launched a gel paint collection; 16 highly pigmented shades that are ideal for nail artistry. Let your creativity run wild with the striking shades, which include primary hues that can be mixed to create bespoke shades. Gold, Silver, Champagne and Rose Gold are also available – all…
Brushing up hard gel nail skills with Cuccio
Yesterday I hopped on a train to Nottingham to attend a seminar focusing on Cuccio’s extensive range of hard gel products. Held at The Nottingham Belfry Hotel, around 25 nail pros were in attendance with members of Cuccio’s UK education team on hand to answer any questions. The workshop was…
Light Elegance welcomes Champagne & Caviar collection for winter
Prepare for the excitement of holiday festivities with the winter 2019 collection from Light Elegance. Twelve gels, including six glitters, feature in the Champagne & Caviar collection, balancing complex textures with sophisticated shades and gleaming metallics. “Champagne & Caviar has been created to highlight sophistication and texture that’s on-trend for…
Add arty additions with INK London Foil Gel
INK London has revealed its new nail art addition – Foil Gel The gel can be used to offer full coverage foil application or create a multitude of designs. Presented in a handy 15ml bottle and brush format, the gel is UV/LED curable with a cure time if 60 seconds for…
The Gel Bottle Inc launches Builder In A Bottle Shimmer
The Gel Bottle Inc has launched Builder In A Bottle (BIABTM) Shimmer, seeing the addition of three shades to the original BIABTM range. The Gel Bottle Inc BIABTM Shimmer collection features the following nude hues with added sparkle: Juliet – a gold shimmer Aurora – a silver shimmer Luna –…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Elizabeth Jones, Nail Art by Elizabeth
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Elizabeth Jones, of Nail Art by Elizabeth, wears a nail look inspired by the recent release of IT: Chapter 2 and the upcoming Halloween holiday. “My inspiration came from the recent release of IT: Chapter 2, I absolutely love these movies and I really…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Kathleen Ryan, KMR Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kathleen Ryan, of KMR Nails, wears an opal-effect nail design inspired by a fellow tech. “To create this nail look I used Magpie Beauty Build Me Up Gel in Blush. I mixed the brand’s Trixibelle Flakes with Give Me Strength…
Cuccio announces seminars to help maximise income through nail skills
Cuccio Europe is to host three Hard Gel Seminars this autumn, with the focus on helping techs utilise their nail skills to maximise income using the brand’s T3 LED/UV Hard Gels. Each one-day event includes products for use on the day, an educational manual, certification and lunch and refreshments. Run…
Meet nail needs with NSI Balance Builder in a Bottle Gel
Cater to client nail needs with the new NSI Balance Builder in a Bottle Gel. New to NSI’s Balance system, the hard gel is presented in a handy bottle and brush format and in two colour ways: Blush or Clear. LED and UV curable, the system can be used to…
Brighten nail designs with Light Elegance neon gel paints
Make nail looks pop with the six neon gel paints from Light Elegance. Featuring the viscosity and coverage of the brand’s original UV gel paints, the newly reformulated range of neon hues cure at both 365 and 405 nm. Ideal for festival season and beyond, the bold hues are: Neon…
Enchant clients with four fairytale-inspired gels from LCN
LCN has added four new shades to its Colour Gel collection; each inspired by fairytales. The shimmery Fable collection includes Dragon – a deep blue, Mermaid – a tempting turquoise, Phoenix – a pinky-purple and Unicorn – a soft coral-style hue. Ideal for overlays, each glimmering shade presents a different…
