Embrace festive nails with Jessica Phēnom Holidaze collection
Jessica Nails has revealed the Holidaze collection in time for the festive season, available in its Phēnom formula. The collection sees three new vivid additions to the three-step quick-drying, high-shine manicure system, which now boasts over 70 shades to choose from. Inspired by the celebrations of the festive season, the…
Add shimmer & shine to nails with :YOURS winter elements
Create nail finishes that shimmer and shine with the Holy Nights Elements range of pigments from :YOURS Cosmetics. The collection features five hues, with Green Forest, Orange Fire and Silver Stone including shimmering elements. Red Romance and Purple Velvet have also joined the colour effect pigments to fit the festive…
#NowTrending: Stunning snakeskin nails by Shannon Rae Smyth
Scratch chats with Shannon Rae Smyth of Shannon Rae Nail Artist about her love for nails, as she explains how she created this striking snakeskin nail design… I started doing nails as a hobby; having always had both an interest in, and a passion for nail design. I spent…
Stay on trend this season with Kure Bazaar’s winter nail colours
Kure Bazaar has unveiled its winter collection, comprising three chic colours. The nail polishes have a formula that is up to 90% bio-sourced, as well as enriched with extracts of bamboo and vitamin E. The shades are also vegan friendly. The shades available: Couture – classic red Flamingo – rose…
TECH TALK: Hannah Taylor of Hannah Taylor Beauty & Makeup
Scratch chats to Magpie Beauty brand ambassador, Hannah Taylor of Hannah Taylor Beauty & Makeup about her career and future goals. Tell us about your nail career so far… My name is Hannah, and I’m a nail tech, make-up artist and beauty therapist. I’ve been working in the industry since…
Create speedy Christmas nail designs with :Yours Holy Nights Stamping Plates
:Yours has launched two double-sided winter 2020 stamping plates as part of its Holy Nights collection. Following on from last winter’s :Yours Loves YOU collection, these plates have been designed in collaboration with nail techs from across the globe. The stamping plates are inspired by the colder months of winter,…
Expand your nail colour range with Purple Professional’s ‘MY Collection’
Purple Professional has unveiled its six gel polish shades in its My Collection, named after various dog breeds. The shades are highly pigmented and can be cured under UV light in 120 seconds and under LED light in 60 seconds, offering up to four weeks’ wear. The shades available are:…
TECH TALK: Danny Manchip of Beau’s Beauty Box
Scratch chats with Danny Manchip of Beau’s Beauty Box about his life as a nail tech and his incredible fundraising efforts. What is your all time favourite nail product? I’ve got to say Magpie Beauty’s gel paints. I love doing free hand nail art, and their paints are just…
Change up your nail styles with Photochromic gel polishes
Urban Graffiti has unveiled its most adventurous gel polish range to date, the Photochromic Collection, available via Naio Nails. The collection features 12 bright shades which each change to a darker shade when exposed to UV rays. Shades available: Changing Seasons- pastel yellow to nude pink Orchid Bloom- soft yellow…
Shake up nail styles with Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s winter nail colours
Gelish and Morgan Taylor have unveiled their holiday winter nail colour collection, ‘Shake Up The Magic!’ Inspired by the magic and nostalgia that comes with the holiday season, the range features a cosy nude, classic red and sparkling shades. Six shades are available in Gelish Soak Off Gel Polish and…
TECH TALK: Natasha Newton of Nails by Natasha
Scratch catches up with Natasha Newton of Nails by Natasha about her achievements since featuring in January 2020’s Readers Gallery and what the future holds for her career. What is it about nails that has you hooked? I’ve always enjoyed playing around with nails from a young age. It…
Stay on trend with Artistic Nail Design’s winter nail colour collection
Artistic Nail Design has unveiled its Decked Out Dandy Winter 2020 collection. Decked Out Dandy features six fiery shades inspired by the European trend, Teddy Girl. Each is available in Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution Reactive Nail Lacquer and Perfect Dip Powder. The shades are: REDwardian –…
Create nails that dazzle with the Dipt Nails Holiday collection
Dipt Nails has unveiled its Holiday collection, consisting of three shimmering dip powder hues. The shades available are: Rosa – A dark, shimmery fern green Success – A deep ox blood red Lata – A shimmery pale yellow and gold These dip powders are designed for clients who wish to…
Nail tech & male client support British Legion with Remembrance Day nails
Tracie Lawson, of Beauty Boutique, Wiltshire, explains how her salon plays its part in raising money for the British Legion for Remembrance Day, and reveals more about her male client who requests nail art to commemorate the occasion… Remembrance Sunday is a time to wear a poppy with pride and…
Protect & support natural nails with Flexiglaze nail coating
Flexiglaze has unveiled its formula flexible nail coating. The nail coating is a reinforcement coating helps keep nails in tip-top condition in between salon appointments. Designed for safe home use, the coating adds a clear brush-on layer that dries to protect natural nails. It should be applied after removing gel…
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