Fereida Lydiate on fibreglass nails and the importance of CPD
We chatted Scratch Stars Awards 2019 L&P Tech of the Year, Fereida Lydiate… How did you career in nails come about? I originally trained as a beauty therapist as there weren’t courses available just for nails and completed my beauty training in 1996. From there I worked in a salon as a…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Nailco Nail Bar, Glasgow
Currently with three locations in Scotland, the Nailco team have their eyes firmly set on success. “We launched Nailco Nail Bar in September 2017 in Glasgow city centre,” explains owner, Jayd Alexandra Linney. “I bought the salon and fully refurbished and re-branded. The salon already had a great foundation and client…
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NSI unveils Balance PolyPaste enhancement system
Add to your enhancement offering with NSI’s Balance LED/UV PolyPaste range. LED and UV cured, the gel-hybrid system is versatile; it can be used for adding durability to the natural nail or creating enhancements with tip and overlay or sculpting methods. PolyPaste sees a thick, paste-like viscosity, allowing for easy building…
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What it takes to become & remain a successful nail technician
Becoming a nail technician is often a career choice that is snubbed and looked down upon. It is often perceived as ‘just painting nails’. Anyone that has ever tried to paint nails well, will appreciate that this is a skill in itself. This element is just the tip of the…
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The Great Scratch Shoot Out: Hear from Ivana Prokic
Last year, Ivana Prokic’s scooped first place with her striking image. The shoot was a collaboration with Ilona van Barschot Teunissen, of Ilona Teunissen Fotografie, and saw a winning combination. “Winning still feels like a dream,” smiles Ivana. “It’s fantastic, overwhelming, unreal and I feel so happy. I’m so proud…
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Why c-curve’s are imperative to a great final nail shape
While the c-curve on a nail enhancement has the important role of creating an attractive enhancement and providing strength, it is also responsible for a considerable part of the desired finished free edge shape. The nail’s c-curve isn’t just found at the natural free edge point; it starts where the…
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Create stellar nail designs with Bio Sculpture’s Galaxy Collection
Create out-of-this-world nail designs with the Bio Sculpture’s Galaxy Collection. Ideal for holidays and festival season, the line-up features four two-tone, deep sparkling shades. The new metallic collection includes: Neptune, a two-tone purple and blue Jupiter, a rich emerald green Venus, a pink bronze Mercury, a purple pink with a…
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Tech creates arm rest to tackle back pain
Talented nail tech and educator, Elwira Walczak of Petite Nails, reveals how she created an arm rest to tackle the back pain she suffered with as a result of years of tekking… “I’ve struggled with back and neck pain for a long time, to the point that I was desperately…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Gossip Nail Bar, Bristol
Promising dazzling nail design and a memorable salon experience, The Gossip Nail Bar was founded by influencer and plus size model-turned-nail technician, Emily Fisher. “I opened The Gossip Nail Bar in December 2017,” explains Emily. “The salon launched partly out of frustration of not being able to find awesome nail…
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Add strength and length with NSI Rubber Base
Offer strength with an easy application thanks to the new NSI Rubber Base. The versatile coating can be used over natural nails for added strengthen and durability. It can also be used for both short tip and sculpted extensions. Offering easy control thanks to its brush and bottle format, the…
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INK London adds summer shades to iLac range
Get set for summer nail services with the new iLac shades from INK London. The new additions see four new vivid hues: i-172 Unconditional Love – sparkly, grapefruit pink i-173 Just Jade – a sparkling teal tone i-174 Mayday – a hot red i-175 Fiesta – grape purple. Offering up…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Linnails, Hyökännummi, Finland
In search of a creative outlet to occupy her during maternity leave, Miia Linna was drawn to the world of nails. “It was actually my best friend who suggested that I should try my hand at nails as she knew that that was something I’d enjoy,” smiles Miia Linna. “In…
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Why the arch is integral to a well balanced nail enhancement
The extension side line that comes out from the natural sidewall that you see is known as the lower arch. Along with the c-curve and apex, the lower arch is one of the most important elements of a successfully structured nail enhancement as these three components work in harmony together.…
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Drink in summer style with The Gel Bottle Inc Summer Cocktail Collection
Get ready to drink in summer style with the latest colour collection from The Gel Bottle Inc. Inspired by the brand’s favourite tipples, the Summer Cocktail Collection sees 12 new gel polish shades. Boasting up to four weeks’ wear time, the formula is highly pigmented, non-shrink and non-yellowing. The colours…
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Robbie Tomkins reveals what’s in his kit bag
Here, I’m giving you a little peek inside my kit bag – I’m going to reveal the products I love, the ones I simply couldn’t live without and my Fashion Week essentials. I’ve never worked in a salon, so I’ve only ever worked with a session kit. The obvious main…
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