Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
Celebrity manicurist shares how to create Quinta Brunson’s glam Emmys nail look
Los Angeles played host to the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday (15 September), which recognised excellence in the 2023-2024 television season. American actress, comedian, writer, producer & Emmys nominee, Quinta Brunson – who is known for comedy series, Abbott Elementary, turned heads with an eye-catching manicure, created by Temeka Jackson of @customtnails1. Described by Jackson…
Read MoreCelebrity nail art stole the show at the MTV VMAs 2024
The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), hosted in New York this week, didn’t just celebrate the biggest names in music: it proved that celebrities are embracing expression through nail art. American singer & songwriter, Chappell Roan, made an impact with an extreme length, chrome sword-inspired set. This matched her medieval red carpet outfit, which included…
Read MoreHow to accommodate neurodivergent needs in the nail space
Do you know what neurodiversity is? Half of beauty pros identify as neurodivergent and 27% work with a neurodivergent team member, so it’s likely you do. The Brain Charity states: ‘some people’s brains simply work in a different way. For at least 20% of the UK’s adult population, these differences mean they are not seen…
Read MoreWicked actress, Cynthia Erivo, named OPI global brand ambassador
Award-winning actress & musician, Cynthia Erivo, is set to ‘showcase nails as a vehicle for aesthetic expression’ in her role as OPI global brand ambassador. The Grammy, Emmy and Tony award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, songwriter & producer stars as leading part, Elphaba, in Universal Pictures’ musical movie, Wicked. OPI is global nail partner for…
Read MoreThe internet is obsessing over Hailey Bieber’s autumn nail colour
Autumn’s next nail trend? The maple manicure it seems, thanks to American model & founder of the Rhode skincare brand, Hailey Bieber. The trendsetter, who is linked with the popularity of glazed donut nails, turns to nail stylist, Zola Ganzorigt of @nailsbyzola, for her chic designs. And this week, the Los Angeles-based OPI global brand…
Read MoreBenny Blanco shows off Persian rug toenail art & divides the internet
American songwriter & producer, Benny Blanco, is known for his unique pedicure art, created by California tech, @nailedbytav. The musician & boyfriend of singer, Selena Gomez, has flaunted a range of toenail looks before, from a pickle style to 3D eye, sushi and pimple art. But a pedicure design featuring hand-painted art inspired by a…
Read MoreSoap nails are the 2024 trend loved by celebrities including Selena Gomez
There’s good news for fans of the ‘clean girl aesthetic’: the TikTok beauty craze centred around a fresh, glowing and natural appearance. Soap nails, the ‘clean’ and classy manicure trend, has been spotted on some famous fingers and is here to stay in 2024. Selena Gomez’s go-to tech, Tom Bachik, tended to the singer &…
Read MoreNail techs with psoriasis reveal what life is like with the skin condition
Psoriasis is a ‘condition that causes dry, scaly and sometimes itchy or sore patches on the skin,’ according to the NHS. Here, two nail techs share their experiences with psoriasis… “I suffer from seasonal psoriasis on my fingers and hands (mostly during autumn and winter) and psoriatic arthritis,” shares Fie Pedersen, award-winning nail artist &…
Read MoreAre you a neurodiverse nail tech? This Facebook group offers support to neurodivergent pros
“Neurodiversity refers to the different ways an individual’s brain processes information. It became clear that I am neurodiverse when I was in my late 30s,” says Cheryl Holland, founder of Facebook group, Neurodiversity in Nails. The owner of Spicy Sakura Nails, Worksop, and press-on business, Nail My Ride, set up the group earlier this year…
Read MoreBrush-on builder gel: how to nail application & infill
Enhance your knowledge of brush-on builder gel with insight from pros… How to apply “Thorough prep is imperative, as with any nail service,” details Theresa Foddering, head of education at Lecenté. “Providing the natural nail is adequately prepared, builder gel will brush on effortlessly. “I recommend applying a thin first layer and curing this, to…
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