Posts by Chloe Randall
Create dreamy nail designs with Lecenté’s Iridescent Flakes
Lecenté has unveiled its Iridescent Flakes to add to your nail art collection. Comprising two shades, the Iridescent Flakes are available in two colours; Blush Pink and Lavender Love. With a very fine and flakey consistency, these flakes turn powder-like when applied to the nail. The flakes are best applied when a gel polish…
Read MoreThe 5 most popular nail trends on Instagram of 2021
With salons reopening and people rushing to get pampered, the experts at OnBuy Body Care sought to find out what the most popular nail colours and trends are on Instagram. Based on the number of hashtags, the top five nail trends are: Nail trend Number of # Marble nails 1,832,896 Galaxy nails 249,082 Gradient nails…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap April
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Dani Bailey. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for April & created nail designs inspired by ‘Movie Night’ in the bid to win a prize from OPI. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer, Chloe Randall, Marta Nagorska, OPI Nail Boss and…
Read MoreCoronavirus: updated guidance for nail techs in Scotland
The Scottish Government’s official guidance for close contact services including nail salons has been updated ahead of reopening on April 26. The guidance includes information on ventilation, face coverings, staff considerations, hand hygiene, physical distancing, cleaning, capacity, PPE as well as the Test & Protect scheme. The biggest change to the guidance is the update…
Read MoreFancy a sip of summer? NAF! Stuff launches 2 cocktail cuticle oil scents
NAF! Stuff has unveiled its two scents which comprise the cocktail collection. The Limited Edition Collection features the sweet Strawberry Daiquiri and the tropical Piña Colada. Despite the name, these hydrating cuticle oils have 0% alcohol so you and your clients can enjoy these sensory cocktails. Both scents are available in 30ml Desk Oil bottles…
Read MoreCreate eco-friendly nail designs with these 6 :YOURS glitter elements
:YOURS Cosmetics has unveiled its Eco-Based glitter elements as part of the Spring Fever collection. Comprising six different glitter elements, the colours available are: Rowdy Rainbow Silver Shine Bronze Secret Turquoise Beauty Violet Mystery Pink Sweetness These Eco-Based Glitter Elements are 92% plastic free and are solvent resistant, meaning you can mix them with nail…
Read MoreBehind The Brand: Meet the tech behind the LP Nails tool range
Scratch chats to Lucy Pastorelli, founder of LP Nails, about how she came to create her own brand of nail products… Following 11 years as a nail technician, salon owner and teacher of up to 50 students a week, Lucy Pastorelli has founded LP Nails – armed with passion and the needs of her students in…
Read MoreBehind the Brand: Meet Zee Broomhall, founder of Eco Salon Supplies
After running her own home salon for 5 years, Zee Broomhall decided to create her own product range after trying to find more sustainable options for her own business. “When aiming to be more sustainable in my own salon I came across many barriers. I couldn’t get all the alternatives I wanted from one supplier…
Read MoreAre you ready for the Flower Parade? Welcome 6 Bio Sculpture nail shades
Bio Sculpture has announced the launch of its Flower Parade collection. The collection comprises 6 BioGels with matching Gemini Polishes and Colour Stix, ready for spring and summer manicures. The colours available: Cheery Blossom- a delicate baby pink/nude Happy Hydrangea- a dusty berry pink Popping Petals- multi coloured fine glitter Crazy Daisy- a creamy pink…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Close Contact services in NI to reopen from 23 April
First Minister of Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster has announced that close contact services can reopen in Northern Ireland from 23 April. The sector is able to reopen by appointment only and it has also been said that this includes training, as well as close contact services provided from a mobile setting. “We have taken a…
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