MANI MONDAY: World Cup fever
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! This years World Cup has well and truly kicked off and tonight sees the England team play its first game of the tournament against Tunisia. Techs and clients up and down the country are catching the World…
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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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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Atkinson
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Talented tech, Emma Atkinson, reveals that fresh mint green hues have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this particular nail design has been so popular with my clients because they’re loving mint green tones and this look…
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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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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…
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Knowing Karen Louise
Meet Karen Louise, a super-cool session stylist and Salon System and Gellux techspert who juggles photo shoots with exciting nail gigs and celebrity clients. Known for het chic geometric and negative space designs, tailoring looks to celebrity clients and getting creative on set, Scratch catches up with Karen Louise… What has you…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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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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.…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Vickie Elliott, V Nails UK
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Vickie Elliott, of V Nails UK, reveals that nails with marble feature nails are popular with clients at the moment. “I think this is such a popular design because of the versatility of the colours that can be used.…
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