Brighten nail designs with Light Elegance neon gel paints
Make nail looks pop with the six neon gel paints from Light Elegance. Featuring the viscosity and coverage of the brand’s original UV gel paints, the newly reformulated range of neon hues cure at both 365 and 405 nm. Ideal for festival season and beyond, the bold hues are: Neon…
INK London reveals range of nail art crystals
Add serious sparkle to your nail styling with the latest addition to INK London’s range of Additions. The brand has revealed a new line of Additions Crystals and Crystal AB. In packs of 100, the crystals will be available in three sizes: SS4, SS6 and SS8. The crystals are ideal…
3 rules for keeping holiday nails in tip-top condition
Sharon Sandhu, category manager for nails at Salon Services UK & Ireland, reveals three ways to ensure nail looks keep in the best shape while on holiday… At this time of year, many clients will be escaping for an annual summer break of sun, sea and carefree days on the…
Catch eyes with neon-style nail lacquers from Jessica
Amp up nail looks with three new shades in Jessica’s Custom Colour nail lacquer formula. Featuring a crème finish, the hues are Fluorescent Flamingo, Blazing Blue and Vivid Violet, and are highly pigmented for an eye-catching, bold finish. Ideal for the end up summer festivals, these shades will take you…
Jenny Nagorski shares her thoughts on the industry
Meet Jenny Nagorski, an inspirational tech & Lecenté brand ambassador renowned for her love of sparkle… How did your career in nails begin? A long time ago, my parents bought me a nail kit as a birthday present. Initially I thought, ‘why would you get me that?‘ but it turns…
American salon chain introduces virtual reality mani/pedi experience
US nail salon chain, Bellacures, has introduced a unique addition to its manicure and pedicure services; virtual reality headsets that transport the client to a peaceful destination. The immersive experience involves the client wearing a virtual reality headset that will showcase scenes from the destination of their choice; from a…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary In The City
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals tie dye nail looks have been popular with her clients recently! “This nail design has been so popular because its so bright and fun for the festival season, and definitely a…
Create on-trend coffin nails with Extreme C-Curve Tips
Create coffin nail shapes in the style of Kylie Jenner with the Extreme C-Curve Tips from The Edge Nails & Beauty. Available in clear and white, the strong and flexible pre-shaped tips are made from ABS plastic and boast a deep smile line and no well. The high C-Curve offers…
What it’s really like to own a nail salon – Part 1
Industry veteran, salon owner and Scratch Stars Services to the Nail Industry champion 2017, Sue Davies, reveals an insight into her experience of running a nail salon business… For many graduates in the hair, beauty and nail industry the ultimate dream is to own a salon one day. It is…
CND™ reveals ‘Treasured Moments’ nail colour collection for autumn/winter
Inspired by cherished moments, CND™’s autumn/winter collection of nail shades features rich, grounded tones and a vintage vibe. With names including ‘First Love’ and ‘Cap & Gown’, the five shades have been designed to remind the wearer of their most sentimental memories. “This collection is all about tapping into your…
Salon in the Spotlight: Bold Salon, Glasgow
Bold by name, bold by nature! Bold Salon in Glasgow is making its mark in the local area owing to the quirky decor and impressive collection of professionals working from its treatment rooms. “I had been self-employed lash and brow specialist for 21 years under my own business, The i…
West Ham appoints first team skin consultant in the history of football
A dedicated skin consultant has been assigned to the West Ham United women’s football team to offer insight and expertise into caring for their skin when exposed to the elements and long workouts. Dr Raul Cetto, founder of Clinic 1.6, uses the ZO Skin Health range; products formulated and developed…
How to close a nail form correctly to ensure a great enhancement
The perfect form fit is one of the most important elements when it comes to a well-structured sculpted nail enhancement. The correct placement of the nail form is essential but an often overlooked component of the form fit is the symmetrical closure of the wings. Without this, it will be…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Natasha Woods, The Nailbed
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Natasha Woods, of The Nailbed, wears a stunning lilac and blue nail look for her sister’s wedding. “I created these nails with the new 015 Chameleon Glitters from Glitterarty Nails and a mix of sculpts and tips. The acrylic used…
Fereida Lydiate on fibreglass nails and the importance of CPD
We chatted Scratch Stars Awards 2019 L&P Tech of the Year, Fereida Lydiate… How did you career in nails come about? I originally trained as a beauty therapist as there weren’t courses available just for nails and completed my beauty training in 1996. From there I worked in a salon as a…
