Andy Rouillard’s guide to summer male waxing
Andy Rouillard, men’s waxing specialist and owner of Axiom Wax Academy, shares his top tips to male waxing in the summer with the Just Wax Expert range from Salon System… As the sunny weather rolls on, it is likely that clients will arrive for their appointments warmer and perspiring more…
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Neon brights combine in Luxe Gel Hot Summer Nights collection
Create vibrant, neon-effect nail looks for clients this summer with the Hot Summer Nights collection from Luxe Gel. Featuring six highly pigmented gel polish shades, the collection comprises neon-effect hues in tones of orange, green, yellow and pinks. The Hot Summer Nights collection includes the shades: Holidays Exotic Miami Pink…
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Waxing in the summer months: points to note
Anjula Thakar, waxing expert & Salon System educator, shares her advice for a smooth wax service in the summer season… Pre-treatment If your clients would like super smooth hair free skin for up to 14 days ensure that your clients prepare the area of the body to be waxed efficiently…
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#NOWTRENDING Pink summer tie-dye nails by Beth Jakabfy
Beth Jakabfy, of Blossom Tree Beauty, talks to Scratch about how she created this striking & summery pink tie-dye design. “I started my own business working from home after training with The Gel Bottle. I practised nail styling every spare minute and my client base grew very quickly. Before I…
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Zoya dives into summer with Splash collection
Zoya has revealed its collection for summer 2020 as Splash, a range of playful shades. The 12-piece nail lacquer collection includes a line-up of classic fun creams and an array of oh-so cute micro-shimmers, serving up opportunities for fun colour-ways and nail art designs. The Zoya Splash collection includes: Eclipse…
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Britney Tokyo reveals summer’s hottest nail art trend
LA-based celebrity manicurist & Scratch columnist for 2020, Britney Tokyo, reveals this summer’s most in-demand nail art trend… I’m going to let you in on a juicy nail art trend that’s a real mood-booster and is set to be huge this summer: fruity nails! Although this isn’t a new trend, it affords…
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Light Elegance adds 6 nautical nail shades to Buttercreams range
Say ‘Ahoy there!’ to six new season Buttercream gel shades from Light Elegance, inspired by the deep beauty of water and the endless adventure of setting sail. The Summer 2020 Nautical collection serves up a palette of calm-sea neutrals an d wave-crashing bolds, all bursting with creamy colour. “Summer is…
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Craving bright nails? Meet the Summer Squeeze shades from Light Elegance
Get set for a colour frenzy when you can start tending to the nails of clients – and embrace their need for bright hues with the Summer Squeeze collection from Light Elegance. Inspired by the fresh colours and textures of fruits, the 12 hues serve up a palette of fruity…
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Halo reveals 6 bold & exciting summer gel polish shades
Pure Nails has unveiled its Halo Gel Polish summer collection; six bold, bright shades to excite and catch the eye. The Beach Party collection is inspired by colourful cocktails and typical beach settings, and includes three classic brights and three temperature changing gel polishes. Bikini Pink – a bold fuchsia…
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Embrace bright pastels with 5 Evo summer nail colours
Bio Sculpture has added five shades to its Evo gel polish range. The 2020 summer collection comprises bright pastel hues, each with a high gloss mirror shine and densely rich cosmetic grade pigments. Shanna is a soft dusty pastel blue Becca is a striking pinky-purple pastel Minki V is a…
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Turn up the heat with the Halo Summer Vibes collection
Make the most of the remaining summer days by inspiring clients with the Summer Vibes collection from Halo Gel Polish. Inspired by exotic locations across the world, the collection comprises six bright, bold neon-effect shades affectionately named: Bali Tahiti Fiji Seychelles Mauritius Hawaii Shop the collection via www.purenails.co/stockists
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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…
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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…
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Margaret Dabbs shares 10 ways to look after feet in the heat
Margaret Dabbs, foot expert and CEO of Margaret Dabbs London, shares her advice on how to take care of feet in this heatwave… How can heat negatively affect the heat? The warm weather can cause feet to swell as the veins dilate in an attempt to keep the body cool,…
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Fly high with the Wanderlust collection from Leighton Denny
Leighton Denny Expert Nails has revealed the new Wanderlust collection for spring/summer. Inspired by the ‘high-life’, ‘memorable destinations’ and ‘summer sun’, the collection is ideal for those enjoying a summer getaway. The collection comprises a mix of new, rich and versatile classics that complement a summer wardrobe and are designed…
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