Say ‘I do’ to jelly finishes & subtle shimmers with The Manicure Company’s Save The Date collection
The Manicure Company has unveiled its Save The Date collection, featuring six staple shades to suit bridal clients. Carefully curated with bridal clients in mind, the collection is made up of six whimsical gel polish shades covering the pink, nude and white essentials. The formula in each 8ml bottle offers…
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CND™ collaborates with Marc Jacobs for AW24 runway show
Inspired by papercut dolls and Diana Ross’ iconic style, three barely-there CND™ shades were worn at the Marc Jacobs autumn/winter 2024 runway show. Shades used include: CND™ Bare Chemise – semi-sheer light nude. CND™ Field Fox – grey-toned nude beige. CND™ Satin Pajamas – opaque taupe beige. Lead nail artist,…
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6 nail trends that never go out of style
Every year – and, let’s face it, every month – we’ll see a new nail design trending (hello pick n mix nail art, year of 2021) but some nail designs are always ‘in’, regardless of the month, season, or year. Here’s our pick of nail styles that you can count…
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#NowTrending: 90’s inspired pierced nails by Aimie Wheatley
Scratch chats to Aimie Wheatley of AimieVee Beauty Studio about creating a safe space for women in her salon and how she created this 90’s pierced nail design… I began my journey into nails over 10 years ago. I started with gel polish, and loved it, and then moved onto acrylic…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Aminah Akhtar of Minnie’s Beauty Lounge
Scratch chats with Aminah Akhtar of Minnie’s Beauty Lounge about the messages behind her nail art and the progress she’s made during her nail career so far… “The thing I love about nails is that it’s so much more than just painting nails. Nail art can be used to make…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, wears a sheer nude nail look with gold accents. “I created this design using Magpie Beauty products. I just love a simple design on myself and wanted to use my favourite…
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London Fashion Week AW20: Sheer simplicity @ Richard Quinn
Extravagant, theatrical style and eccentric doll-like dresses framed Richard Quinn’s dream house for his London Fashion Week AW20 showcase, balanced with a stunningly subtle nail look. Lead nail technician, Sylvie Macmillan, decided on a classic sheer nail to complement the exuberant collection. Each of the nude shades used were specifically…
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London Fashion Week AW20: Natural hues @ Victoria Beckham
Nail artist Marian Newman led the team for the Victoria Beckham AW20 show at London Fashion Week. Marian and her team applied a coat of Peacći polish in the shade Bonjour, a nudey-pink hue, to the models’ nails to reflect the natural and individuality theme of the show. Nude nail…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, wears nude almond nails finished with gold celestial detailing. “I love all celestial things so the idea of suns, moons and stars on my nails are a dream. I saw some inspo from another tech on Instagram (@gaudyoctopus)…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Terri Eaton wears a glam take on milky nude nails. “I am trialling some of The Gel Bottle Inc products at the moment. I was desperate for some opal effect nails but wanted a crushed pearls effect also, so I…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Anona Grice, NonaPhilippa
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Anona Grice, of NonaPhilippa, reveals nude nail have been popular with her clients recently, especially when paired with glitter of any kind. “I think this look has been popular because nude nails are still a huge trend and, alongside…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jessica Davies, Killer Krystals and Alter Ego Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jessica Davies, of Killer Krystals and Alter Ego Nails, created a shimmering nude nail look complete with crystal cuticle detail and encapsulated foil. “I created this design using Naio’s acrylic system. I used Soft Beige to cover the nail beds,…
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Le Chat creates nude nail looks for Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2018
Le Chat was the official nail sponsor for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2018, hosted in New York City on November 8. The nails created were kept short and filed to a slight oval shape, before being painted with one of three nude hues in the Le Chat Dare to…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, wears a matte dusky mauve and a bespoke glitter mix for an autumnal look that still sparkles in the crisp sunshine. “I fancied some autumnal, but not too dark, nails, and I also wanted to use…
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MANI MONDAY: Chic florals
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Are clients not willing to fully commit to the dark, warming hues that autumn brings? Offer lighter nail looks that are still suitable for fall by incorporating negative space designs and nude tones into your services. We…
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