Tina Li talks about her arty client requests, entering competitions and learning new skills
Tell us about your training… I started out with beauty therapy at college. Nail technology was a part of the course and it really intrigued me. I decided to peruse this as a career and have gone on to train with many companies and highly talented techs. To name a…
Sophie Harris-Greenslade designs nail art inspired press-on range
Session stylist and nail artist, Sophie Harris-Greenslade, of The Illustrated Nail, has revealed a line of press-on nails. Featuring an array of the Scratch Stars Awards winner and Scratch columnist’s iconic artwork, the range launches next month in partnership with health and beauty product suppliers, H&A. The line currently sees two…
Salon in the Spotlight: Foxy Nails by Laura Jane, Great Yarmouth
Based near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk is Foxy Nails by Laura Jane. After needing a base for her beauty business, Laura Jane Mitchell found her place. “I was a mobile technician for five years but due to my disability I knew I had to get myself into a premises full…
Learn chic designs at Cherrie Snow’s Fashion Nail Art Workshop
Session stylist and nail artists, Cherrie Snow, is set to hold her third Fashion Nail Art Workshop. In association with Zoya, the workshop will see live-screened demo of freehand nail art by Cherrie. Attendees will also be fitted a 12-piece Zoya nail kit to work with and to take home. As well…
5 minutes with Emma-Jane Rudman
What is your all-time favourite nail product? It’s hard to pick just one favourite product, but I’m obsessed with glitter and coloured acrylics. What designs do you love to create? I love working with acrylic: I much prefer it over hard gel. Creating designs with coloured acrylics, sequins and glitter…
Salon in the Spotlight: LittleWing Nails, Eltham, New Zealand
With a nail career that’s seen Kirsten Watkiss previously pitch up in both Cyprus and the UK, the ex-pat has now settled in New Zealand. The move has seen the Astonishing Nails educator’s nail business move from a home salon set-up to a high-street location. “The beauty industry in New…
Starting a new nail business
Julie-Anne Larivière, Salon System Gellux techspert and owner of SKETCHED by J-A Nails, highlights some areas to consider… “Starting a new business isn’t easy but it doesn’t have to be complicated either, just be prepared to do some research. First of all, location is key. If you don’t have a large clientele…
5 minutes with Kate Goolding, KG Beauty
Tell us about your training… I trained & qualified as a beauty therapist and make up artist IHBC at Thanet Technical college in 1990. I worked in a salon for five years until I returned to college to study marketing and business and became an event manager for IT companies.…
5 minutes with Oksana Smirnova
What is your all-time favourite nail product? I love to work with gel products, any kind of gels – be it hard gel, gel polish or 3D gels for artistry. What are your favourite brands to work with? I would have to say my favourite brands are NSI and Perfect Nails.…
5 minutes with Kayley Cairns
Tell us about your training… I qualified in Nov. 2009 with CND™ in L&P and have undertaken at least up to four classes every year since, including the the CND™ L&P Masters twice! I’ve trained with Ferieda Lydiatte – and looking forward to more 1-2-1 with her in August –…
UNLEASH XTREME creativity with new Crystal Nails range
Sculpt and style with the new Xtreme Fusion Gel range from Crystal Nails UK. Offering the technician great product control, the dense builder product can be easily shaped during application with the brand’s cleanser. The result sees a strong yet flexible enhancement, the brand claims. The new 30g tube packaging aims to…
Exclusive collection revealed by Salon System & Capital
Salon System has unveiled eight new Gellux shades exclusively for Capital Hair & Beauty customers. Embodying the sweetheart styling of the 50s, the Rock n Rebel collection channels the cool, rebellious American retro vibe with its tones and colours. The new Gellux shades see: Be-Bop-A-Lula; Blue Suede Shoes; Dream Boat;…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Tricia Rennie
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Tricia Rennie created these nails after being inspired by her favourite nail tech. “I created these nails using The Glitter Fairy diamonds and multi cut glitters with the CJP acrylic range. One of my favourite nail tech is Lucy Fell,…
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