The gel system: Why it’s important to use the same brand for the gel and lamp
Offering opportunities to strengthen, sculpt and enhance, the gel system is a big hit with those seeking a hardwearing, long-lasting glossy nail finish. The system boasts a multitude of uses: natural nails can wear an overlay to add strength or aid growth, while clients seeking length can benefit from application…
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Hypoallergenic nail products launched to help reduce risk of allergy
Swedish nail brand, Ikon.IQ Nails, has unveiled a range of hypoallergenic nail products to reduce the risk of allergic reactions through nail services. According to the British Association of Dermatologists, the three main nail products ingredients that cause skin contact allergies are HEMA, HPMA and Ethyl Acrylate, so the IKON.IQ…
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Party and perfect nail looks with Crystal Nails Extreme Party Lamp
Take a party with you when you’re perfecting your clients’ nails with the Crystal Nails UV/LED Extreme Party Lamp. Featuring inbuilt Bluetooth connection, you can stream music to fit your desired ambience while you cure in the 36W lamp. The lamp also features a motion sensor and and inner magnetic…
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Stay in control of gel nail services with ASP product
ASP has revealed In Control, an extra thick viscosity sculpting gel that does not slump or self level. Odour free, it stays where you put it on the nail so you the nail pro can sculpt or overlay in their own time for best results. Boasting the strength and control…
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MANI MONDAY: Dreamy dusk
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Pushing aside those Monday blues this week is this dreamy design by ROSE B, of @rosebnails on Instagram, which has left us yearning for lighter, warmer Summer evenings – even if it is only the 7 January… The…
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MANI MONDAY: Starry night
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! ‘Tis Christmas Eve and what better way to celebrate than drooling over these starry nails resembling the winter night sky? We absolutely adore this nail look seeing acrylics crafted by #nafamanda and nail art by #naftammy from…
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Sculpt enhancements with Orly’s Builder in a Bottle
January will see the launch of Orly’s GelFX Builder in a Bottle, a soak-off sculpting gel that applies like a soft gel and wears as a hard gel. Its brush-on builder application affords control and the ability to create nail enhancements with ease and at speed. What’s more, the self-levelling…
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Bio Sculpture Gel GB commemorates 20th birthday with two new blues
To celebrate 20 years of Bio Sculpture in Great Britain, its distributor Re:New Beauty has unveiled two birthday blue hues. The special edition shades are available in 4.5g gel and 14ml Nourishing Nail Polish and are in the new style gel pots and polish bottles. The shades are: No.236 – 98 To Date…
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Bio Sculpture reveals new & improved gel jar
Bio Sculpture has responded to the needs of its techs by unveiling a new-look jar for its gels. Made from recyclable material, it has a new inner liner with straight sidewalls for easier product access and visibility. The metallic colour contains UV-blocker to protect the gel against UV exposure and…
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MANI MONDAY: Monopoly madness
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Believe it or not, today is National Play Monopoly Day! So we couldn’t help but share this creative and oh-so fun nail design inspired the infamous board game. Created by editorial manicurist and nail artist, Ami Vega,…
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Strong women inspire LCN’s latest nail colour collection
LCN has unveiled What Do You Pink?, a collection of six nail shades inspired by strong female role models from politics, the entertainment industry and economy. “We do not want to neglect our men, but in this Studio edition we are paying homage to the superwomen.” – LCN spokesperson The…
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IBD Nails UK unveils edgy rebrand
IBD Nails has introduced a ‘boss’ new look to excite its users and their clients and a new hashtag – #GetNailed. “We are bold, unorthodox and break the boundaries of what it expected,” comments a spokesperson for the brand. Edgy and appearing to appeal to a fashion-forward, young clientele, a…
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New Bio Sculpture nail shades inspired by emotion
Bio Sculpture’s latest nail colour collection, More Than A Feeling, features five chic shades based on emotion. 231 Serenity is a cool grey with pink undertones and rose gold shimmer 232 Passion is a raging dark plum; ideal for short or medium length nails 233 Flirty is a violet shade…
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Have fun with Light Elegance UK’s circus-themed gel collection
Light Elegance UK has revealed Under The Big Top, a 12-piece gel collection inspired by circus culture. Available to buy individually, in mini 6ml sizes or as two six-piece collections (one Color Gel set and one Glitter Gel set), the range features a fun-loving variety of shades. Launched for autumn…
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Create eye-catching nail enhancements with new sparkly iZ PRO & Calgel shades
Dazzle with the five new gels from Izabelle Hammon Ltd – available in both Calgel and iZ PRO Colour formulas. Inspired by the colours and sparkles of natural crystals, the Crystal Vision collection of shades features fine silver glitter for smooth and effortless application with a touch of holographic sparkle.…
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