Dazzle with three CND SHELLAC™ top coats for nails
Sure to enhance any CND SHELLAC™ shade and top off any mani or pedi with added style, CND has unveiled three effects top coats. Matte, Glitter and Pearl make up Alluring Trilogy: The Top Coat Collection. The Matte top coat seals colour with a velvety, silky smooth finish, while the Glitter…
OPI reveals updated GELCOLOR SYSTEM
OPI is to update its GelColor soak-off nail system with new base and top coats featuring ProHealth technology, new colourful bottles, an additional 7.5ml product size and an LED dual-cure light made with LG. The ProHealth Technology base coat and top coat help protect nails and shield manicures and pedicures from damage while locking…
Control nail sculpts with Cuccio’s T3 Versatility Gel
Are you a control freak? Sculpt and style nails your way with Cuccio’s T3 LED/UV Versatility Gel. Featuring cool cure technology, the gel boasts an ultra-thick viscosity, and does not slump or self-level during application. It features the strength and control of an acrylic and is odour free. Available in…
An insight into the nail apex
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, serves up advice on apex placement for different nail shapes What is the apex? The apex should be the highest part of an enhancement, located at the weakest point and created to give the nail balance and strength. It should be visible from every angle but is most noticeable from the side view. The…
Star Nails by United Beauty reveals dipping system for nails
Star Nails has added a dip powder system to its portfolio, providing a speedy way to apply permanent colour to the nail. The system utilises adhesive gel and a brush on activator with finely milled acrylic powders to create beautiful nails that last a minimum of 14 days. Quick and easy…
Nailympia London 2017 winners announced!
Last weekend saw three intense days as competitors travelled from 32 countries to compete in Nailympia London, held at Olympia Beauty. In the biggest Nailympia competition to date, techs took to the floor to show off their skills in 12 categories including Runway Nails, Salon Nails, Fantasy Complete Look and…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Nicola Campbell, Nail Boutique Stirling
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Nicola Campbell has found her clients have been asking for dark florals for the new season. “I think as we reach autumn the darker colours are a firm favourite with clients,” reveals Nicola. “This particular look is quite gothic and perfect…
Sorbet Salons opens fifth location
South African salon chain, Sorbet Salons, is celebrating the opening of its fifth UK location. Based in North London’s Temple Fortune, the salon is part of the 190 beauty salon worldwide network. To celebrate the new opening on September 25, the salon will be offering 25% off all treatments for the…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Becki Hobbs, Becki’s Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Becki Hobbs, of Becki’s Beauty, has found her clients have been requesting dainty dandelion designs. “It all started with one of my clients that has a beautiful glass necklace with an encapsulated dandelion inside it,” Becki reveals. “That was…
How to deal with damaged nails
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to tackle common characteristics of damaged nails… One of the most challenging roles we play as nail technicians is the role of repair man or woman. We all have clients who come to us with weak, thin and damaged…
Growth in prestige beauty doubles in six months
The popularity of make-up and super premium skincare has been attributed to a £60 million increase in the sale of prestige beauty products in the UK, according to The NPD Group. This increase, recorded from January to June 2017, is up 6% on the same period in 2016, and new…
Le Salon seeks nail techs to provide on-the-go treatments
Have you considered flying solo and being responsible for your own working hours? The team at Le Salon, a mobile app for at-home beauty treatments, is seeking techs to join its team. The Le Salon booking system allows London clients to receive on-demand mani and pedi services that are delivered…
Nailympia leader board revealed & could change as techs compete in Sydney
In a battle of skills and nail styling, scores from Nailympia‘s global events are now being amassed to create a world wide leader board of techs, for the first Nailympia Global Cup. This leader board was started at Nailympia USA earlier this year, and may change as the results from Nailympia…
Crystal Nails unveils cool gel top coat
Offer super shine with this no-cleanse top coat from Crystal Nails. Ideal for enhancements including L&P acrylic and gel nails as well as using with 3-step and one step Crystalac, this top coat is of medium viscosity and non-yellowing. It cures in 1-2 minutes (LED) or 2-3 minutes (UV) and…
Kupa Inc announces Elaine Watson as executive VP
Esteemed nail technician, brand owner and Nailympia head judge, Elaine Watson, has been announced as executive VP of nail tool manufacturing company, Kupa Inc. The company has also acquired Elaine’s Nailebrity brand. The move serves to help Kupa expand its presence internationally as it seeks to benefit from Elaine’s global…
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