Karen brown

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary in the City

By Sophie Nutt | 28 August 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary in the City, reveals that the French blend technique teamed together with a bold stiletto nail shape has been an extremely popular pairing with her clients recently. “French blends are so popular all year round…

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Kerrie labrum

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kerrie Labrum

By Sophie Nutt | 19 August 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Kerrie Labrum, wears striking lime green stiletto design seeing encapsulated glitter and an ombre feature nail. “I created these nails using Team Gorgeous Acrylic Colour Powders in Juicy Green, Zesty Lemon, Honeycomb, Clear Candy and Glitterplanet Pre-Pinched Stiletto…

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Prosecco nails

MANI MONDAY: National prosecco day

By Sophie Nutt | 13 August 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! There’s never been a better excuse to enjoy a glass of fizz, as today marks national prosecco day! To celebrate, we’ve been eyeing up some gorgeous golden nails and love this glamorous design by talented tech Margarita…

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Trudip french

Create classic French designs at speed with new EzFlow TruDip shades

By Sophie Nutt | 2 August 2018

Create the classic pink and white at speed with EzFlow’s two new additions to its TruDip acrylic dipping collection. French Cover Pink and French Natural White are available in 2oz and 4oz sizes and offer the coverage and look of traditional acrylic powders in the three-step dipping method. French Cover…

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Create colour changing nail overlays with Candy Coat

By Helena Biggs | 24 July 2018

Creative nail brand, Candy Coat, has launched the Ice Lolly collection The gel polish range that reveals up to three colours depending on temperature. Offering an ombré look with minimal effort, the overlays are sure to be a talking point – particularly in this heatwave as clients dip from the pool to…

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Gemma wainwright nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Gemma Wainwright, Be Gelicious Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 24 July 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Gemma Wainwright, of Be Gelicious Nails, revealed that bright and beautiful ombré designs are proving as popular as ever with her clients. “At this time of year, neon ombré is always a popular choice in my salon and, with…

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Linda hill nails

Master ombré, one stroke & 3D nail art with a one-day NSI class

By Helena Biggs | 13 June 2018

Award-winning NSI educator and nail artist, Linda Hill, is to host a one-day class on 25 June at the NSI Training Academy in Manchester to help boost nail art skills. She will demonstrate the techniques required to create four on-trend, salon viable nail designs using ombré, one stroke and 3D…

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Bthany stockell

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Bethany Stockell

By Sophie Nutt | 5 June 2018

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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Nail technician creates design featuring mum-to-be’s pregnancy scan

By Sophie Nutt | 17 April 2018

A UK nail technician has gone viral after creating a nail design that incorporates her pregnant client’s baby scan into the look. Sarah Clarke, of Sarenity Hair and Beauty, wanted to make her client’s pregnancy as memorable as possible and felt compelled to do something exceptional for the mum-to-be, “It’s…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Oksana Smirnova, Oksana Salon

By Sophie Nutt | 17 April 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Oksana Smirnova, of Oksana Salon, says that this summery look featuring an ombre design and hand-painted flowers has been very popular with her clients. “This design has been so popular because of the colours used, the ombre technique and…

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Sponge ombré applicator posh nailz

Create chic nail designs with the Posh Nailz Sponge Ombré Applicator

By Sophie Nutt | 6 April 2018

Perfect for creating quick nail art that still looks chic, this Sponge Ombré Applicator from Posh Nailz aims to help perfect ombré nail looks. The applicator claims to be the perfect novice brush, making it easy to experiment with nail art and add a touch of ombré to designs quickly. Shop…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hazel McLachlan, Sanctuary In The City

By Sophie Nutt | 20 February 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hazel McLachlan, of Sanctuary In The City salon, reveals that pretty pink designs are popular with her clients recently. “I think pink is such a popular go-to colour at the moment as clients are moving away from winter colours…

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Kelly colley

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Kelly Colley, Lavish Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 19 December 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Kelly Colley, of Lavish Nails, revealed that this glittered winter-ice look has been popular amongst her clients that want to be prepared for festivities beyond Christmas Day. “I think this design has been popular as some clients want to…

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Lianne clarke

SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Lianne Clarke, Swoon Nails

By Kat Hill | 17 October 2017

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? Lianne Clarke, owner of Swoon Nails and brand ambassador for Calgel, kicked off October’s festivities with this eerie ombré design. Lianne created the look with shades…

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