Oksana smirnova

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Oksana Smirnova, Oksana Salon

By Sophie Nutt | 9 October 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Oksana Smirnova, of Oksana Salon, says geometric nails incorporating autumnal hues have been popular with her clients recently. “I have more and more clients asking for geometric designs, I think it’s a fashion now in all sectors; from the…

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Terri eaton nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton

By Sophie Nutt | 7 October 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, wears a matte dusky mauve and a bespoke glitter mix for an autumnal look that still sparkles in the crisp sunshine. “I fancied some autumnal, but not too dark, nails, and I also wanted to use…

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Potential lead 1 hazel dixon

How practicing advanced nail art can boost your business

By Sophie Nutt | 4 October 2018

Exercising your artistic arm and boosting your creative flair should always be a priority in such a visual industry, however, by offering advanced nail art services you can also bump up your prices and generate higher revenue per nail set. Not only this, but with demand from fashion-conscious individuals high,…

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Gemma sunderland nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Gemma Sunderland, Gemma Sunderland Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 2 October 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Gemma Sunderland, of Gemma Sunderland Nails, reveals that navy blue hues and deep purple tones have been popular with her clients during the autumn transition. “I think this design has been so popular because of the change in season…

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Laura beauty

MANI MONDAY: Chic florals

By Sophie Nutt | 1 October 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Are clients not willing to fully commit to the dark, warming hues that autumn brings? Offer lighter nail looks that are still suitable for fall by incorporating negative space designs and nude tones into your services. We…

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Emma twin nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Twin, Daisey’s Nails and Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 30 September 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Emma Twin, of Daisey’s Nail and Beauty, wears a monochrome nail look with houndstooth feature nails. “These nails are sculpted acrylics done on myself with missu Hollywood Dream gel polish and a Born Pretty stamp, and are for my autumn…

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Becky wicks

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Becky Wicks

By Sophie Nutt | 25 September 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Talentech tech, Becky Wicks, reveals that 3D encapsulated flowers have been popular with her clients recently. “Encapsulated 3D flowers have been so popular with my clients lately, they like that it makes the simplest of designs stand out. “I…

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Oi nails

MANI MONDAY: Black heart

By Sophie Nutt | 24 September 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! As autumn approaches and crisp weather calls for winter coats, make the most of seasonal shades with chic nail art. We love this design created by the talented tech behind @oi_nail, seeing a matte black overlay and…

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Chelsea nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Chelsea O’Connor, Nails By Chelsea

By Sophie Nutt | 23 September 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, opts for a glamorous manicure filled with autumnal hues and chunky glitters. “My go to medium is coloured acrylic. All my work is done using coloured acrylic and anything I can encapsulate! On this…

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Coloured acrlic powders

Extend your colour repertoire with new Cuccio Acrylic Powder shades

By Sophie Nutt | 21 September 2018

Cuccio Europe has added 18 new shades to its Coloured Acrylic Powder range. Suitable for nail art creations or for full-colour acrylic application, shades can be mixed to create an endless array of colours for bespoke client services. To be used with either Cuccio’s Revolution or Ultra Clear Liquid, the…

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Arlene fraser

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Arlene Fraser, Nails By Arlene

By Sophie Nutt | 18 September 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Arlene Fraser, of Nails By Arlene, reveals that designs seeing super cute flamingo feature nails have been popular with her clients recently – especially those lucky enough to be jetting off on holiday. “Most of my clients have been…

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Paintbox glossier

MANI MONDAY: Yellow lines

By Sophie Nutt | 17 September 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! The team at Paintbox nail studio, located in the heart of SoHo, Manhattan, tended to the nails of executive assistant at Glossier, Priscilla Quaye, and we love the minimalism of the chic and on-trend manicure. Following a natural…

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Gelish art form gel

Gelish to launch Art Form Gels for easy nail artistry

By Helena Biggs | 16 September 2018

October will see the launch of Gelish‘s Art Form Gels, designed to make intricate artistry easy. “Formulated for perfect opacity and total artistic control, Art Form Gels are great for creating crisp and defined nail art as an add-on to a Gelish or PolyGel application,” comments Danny Haile, CEO and founder…

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Toni honey nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Toni Honey, Toni Honey Nail & Beauty Academy

By Sophie Nutt | 11 September 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Toni Honey, of Tony Honey Nail & Beauty Academy, reveals that soft, nude marble designs have been popular with her clients recently. “I think it’s been requested so much due to the marble craze still being so popular on…

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Laura chree

MANI MONDAY: Wild thing

By Sophie Nutt | 10 September 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Animal print is everywhere at the minute with both high fashion and highstreet retailers embracing the likes of leopard and zebra prints across collections. Offer clients a taste of the trend to compliment or stylishly clash with…

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