INDULGE in the Champagne nail colour collection from INK Nails London
A booze-themed collection? We’ll drink to that! Indulge in the latest additions to the iLac range from INK Nails London; four decadent new hues from the brand. The hybrid UV/LED gel polish hues offer a mani that lasts up to three weeks – and that can be removed in just…
ADD FESTIVE FANCY to nail art with :YOURS
Add festive artwork swiftly during nail services with :Yours Loves Winter Wonders Collection – now available from Sweet Squared. Adding eight new plates to the brand’s stamping range, the collection sees designs from nail icons Dee Timmer and John C. Nguyen, alongside new :Yours international educator, Tracey Lee. The designs…
How to prolong nail polish wear
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, assesses the demand for traditional lacquer – and how to make the most of a nail polish service… With the popularity of gel polish, traditional polish may be viewed as outdated by many techs, so is there still a call for it? Client preference,…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Keron Finney , Fin-esse Hair, Nails and Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desks! Keron Finney, owner of Fin-esse Hair, Nails and Beauty revealed that the marble effect nail design has been popular with her clients recently. “The design was achieved by double or triple dipping the acrylic bed and using it wet,…
ZOYA RELEASES Party Girls collection
Zoya has revealed its 2017 winter collection – Party Girls – available through Super Nail and Beauty. Seeing a variety of finishes and tones, the 12-piece collection is also available as two retail-ready six-piece sets. The first features golds, reds and pinks with the colours Nadia, Solstice, Tawny, Ming, Fallon and Sheri. While the second sees sultry shades including dark…
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,…
THE CREATIVE Beauty Group announces Entity partnership with wholesaler, Alan Howard
Bournemouth-based distribution company, The Creative Beauty Group, has partnered with hair and beauty wholesaler, Alan Howard, which will now be offering select products through stores in the north of England. Product ranges will include the Entity Nails range including Entity One Colour Couture Gel Polish, Entity Nail Couture Liquid & Powder System…
EVO BY Bio Sculpture adds to range with two-tone gel polishes
Evo by Bio Sculpture has launched the Iron Ladies collection; four gel polish shades that unveil a two-tone effect when the Evo by Bio Sculpture magnet is used during application. The magnet lifts and suspend different pigments to allow the effect and is included in any four-piece Iron Ladies kit. Evo is a…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sarah Painter, Glamour Beauty Salon
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desks! Sarah Painter, owner of Glamour Beauty Salon, has revealed that her clients have been asking for chic greys and baby boomer nails. “Everyday, clients as me for a nail look that ‘goes with everything’, and this is it! This twist…
NSI releases new Egyptian Goddess collection
For its Polish Pro Autumn 2017 collection, NSI UK has turned to Egypt for inspiration. The Egyptian Goddess collection sees six brand new Polish Pro shades featuring exciting and powerful colours; from bright blues to burnt oranges. Each shade is aptly named, including Pharaoh’s Fire, Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, Sand Storm,…
How to store nail products correctly
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on storing your nail products to get the most out of your purchase… It’s important to understand how long nail products last last, how to store them for optimum usage and safety and how to dispose of them when necessary.…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Mel Laszkowicz
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Mel Laszkowicz has found the classy combination of pink, white and metallic tones have been requested by her clients seeking a nail look for the seasonal transition. I have found that designs with nude and white tone, with plenty…
SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Amy Thompson, Fingertip Beauty
The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Amy Thompson, of Fingertip Beauty, created this magnificent mani featuring Maleficent – a witchy Disney villain! Amy created the look with a variety of…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Lydia Champion, Paint Me Pretty by Lydia at The Little Beauty Box
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lydia Champion has been wearing this super seasonal design. “To create this look, I started with Gelish colour, Seal the Deal,” Lydia reveals. “I then used some foil nail art on the tacky layer. To get the desired effect, I used…
Addiction glitter appoints nail brand ambassador
The Creative Beauty Group, distributor of Addiction Glitter, has appointed Samantha Daverin as brand ambassador for the range. “When I asked Samantha if she would like to be a brand ambassador for us and deliver nail tutorials on the TCBG YouTube channel, I was thrilled when she said yes,” comments…
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