Stay on trend with speedy nail art services
Nails continue to hold focus in high fashion and popular culture, with chosen styles now playing a pivotal role in fashion shows and for self-expression. From dazzling glitter to chic negative space designs, the addition of nail art offers clients the opportunity to pay homage to an outfit, trend or…
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Here’s why you shouldn’t neglect the one colour manicure
Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, reveals why its important to realise your one colour polishing skills – as well as extravagant nail artistry… Seeing outrageous and eccentric nail creations posted across social media can have positive effects on the industry. It showcases the skill and imagination of techs…
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MANI MONDAY: Pride month
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! June is the host of Pride Month – a monthlong LGBT+ celebration, protest and act of political activism. Nearly every US city has some sort of big event – usually a large parade with plenty of rainbow…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Bethany Stockell
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Nail artist, Bethany Stockell, reveals that icy blue hues have been popular with her clients recently, despite the shift into the summer season. “I can only assume that my clients are going against the grain! During the festive season,…
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Lecenté reveals eight new summer glitters
Sprinkle some summertime sparkle over your nail services with Lecenté’s summer collection, seeing eight new glitters across the brand’s Chunky, Iridescent and Glimenté categories. Available via Sweet Squared, the new glitters include shimmering white tones, Meringue, Golden White Micro, Glacier and, Chantilly. The new colourful additions see Dragonfly and Flamingo,…
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Nail Gaga releases G’elore Feline collection
Encourage animal instinct with this five-piece collection inspired by the world’s big cats. The magnetic gel polishes can be used to create chic cats eye designs that will be sure to catch attention. Snow Leopard, a moody dark blue, Panther, a black with gold glisten, Lioness, a maroon hue, Jaguar,…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, reveals that kitschy chic leaf designs have been popular with her clients recently. “Palm tree, leafy patterns have been a huge trend in high-end designer clothes for spring/summer collections. As well as that,…
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MANI MONDAY: Palm trees in Palm Springs
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! It’s hot hot hot this bank holiday Monday as England is expected to reach hotter temperatures than some of our favourite holiday destinations. We love this all-American nail look inspired by the exotic Californian city of Palm…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kayley Cairns, of Hazel Dixon Nail Artist & Academy, wears peachy hues alongside dusky pink and lilac tones in an ombre nail design featuring cuticle crystals and swirling glitter. “I sculpted these nails using liquid and powder, blended to create…
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5 minutes with Emma Brock
Tell us about your training… I originally trained as a beauty therapist back in 2001 since then I found my passion within the nail industry which lead to several courses including Bio Sculpture and Polygel to name a few. What is your all-time favourite nail product? Gelish Polygel is…
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How to cater to bridal clients
Wedding season is here and there’s never been a better time to create bridal designs to impress. A client’s wedding day is a life-long memory so it’s important to make sure that your part goes as smoothly as possible in the run up to, on and after the big day.…
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MANI MONDAY: May flowers
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Featuring a delicate mixture of cerulean blue, dusky nude and white hues, this kitsch nail design perfectly portrays May flowers, marking one month to go until summer officially starts on 21 June. The dreamy design was created…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Leanne Furley, Leanne Furley Makeup Artist
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Leanne Furley, of Leanne Furley Makeup Artist, wears glitzy pink nails with an encapsulated feature nail using a pretty Cuccio hue from the recent Ballerina collection. “Firstly, I prepped my nails and applied The Edge Nails white French tip to…
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Summer nail glitters revealed by Magpie Beauty
Magpie Beauty has revealed its summer collection for 2018. Available to pre-order from Monday 21 May, the collection sees five new shades, including: May – medium-sized red, gold iridescent Roxie – purple, chunky iridescent mix Jasmine – medium sized white, bronze, gold iridescent Bonnie – fine neon coral/gold iridescent Delilah…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Lily’s Taylormade Beauty, King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Scarlett Senter and Lilijana Taylor make so a powerful pair. With their new set-up in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, the duo has combined their skills with the salon, Lily’s Taylormade Beauty – proving lash and nail treatments are a match made in heaven. “The salon is brand new and was owned…
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