Posts by Sophie Nutt
Paris Fashion Week SS20: Dreamy mauve @ Chanel Haute Couture
Subtle mauve pink nails adorned the hands of models walking the Chanel Haute Couture SS20 show at Paris Fashion Week. London-based nail artist, Jenny Longworth, led the nail team and used Chanel Le Vernis Longue Tenue in Daydream to create the soft, dreamy look. The make-up look was equally as soft, seeing brown and mauve…
Read MoreLondon Grace shares the story to its success as a nail care brand
London Grace believes ‘catching up with friends, a glass of wine and a good-looking set of nails’ are amongst the best things in life, which is why it has created a space where all three can be enjoyed in equal measure. London Grace questions what it means to be a ‘nail salon’, as it establishes…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sinead Bulley, The Nail Shack
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sinead Bulley, of The Nail Shack, reveals rainbow framed tips have been popular with clients recently. “I think this nail design has been popular as January is such a long, gloomy month. It’s nice to add a pop of neon colour to brighten up…
Read MoreParis Fashion Week SS20: Clear glass @ Acne Studios
Acne Studios opted for minimalist beauty for its SS20 show at Paris Fashion Week. Models’ nails reflected the barely-there make-up look as they wore a crystal clear, squared deign on their fingertips. Elsa Durrens led the team, which was sponsored by Manicurist. The creative team for the Acne Studios SS20 show included: Holli Smith Peter…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Kathleen Ryan, KMR Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kathleen Ryan, of KMR Nails, wears a super chic pearl nail look on almond nails. “I created this set using Magpie Beauty Builder Gel in Build Me Up Buff, which is a lovely sheer pink tone. I then chromed Shelly into a non-tack topcoat to…
Read MoreBritney Tokyo on working with A-List celebrities
Hello! I’m Britney Tokyo, I began my career as a manicurist in a nail salon, which was around the same time as I started my Instagram account on which I posted photos of the nail art I was creating every day. At that time, nail art definitely wasn’t as popular as it is currently, but now I’m…
Read MoreWhat is a nail workshop?
Nail workshops are continuing to boom in popularity – but what are they and how can they benefit you? Nail workshops allow techs or educators to pass on their skills and techniques to fellow professionals in the form of demonstrations and practical ‘play time’. While workshops and guest artist residencies don’t offer a qualification, spending…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Dominique Sharpe, Beau’tique Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Dominique Sharpe, of Beau’tique Beauty, has revealed rich grape hues with added sparkle have been popular with her clients recently. “I feel this design has been so popular because many of my clients chose full-on festive nail art over the Christmas period and so…
Read MoreThe Gel Bottle Inc hosts annual meet-up for staff & educators
The Gel Bottle Inc took to Huddersfield to host its annual meet-up for staff and educators. The meet-up took place earlier this month and spanned across two full days and nights, encouraging techs to take some time-out with fellow educators. The #TeamTGB schedule included a jewellery-making workshop, business seminars, speciality chef-cooked dinners and time to…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, wears a super celestial nail look with gold accents. “I’m a very celestial kind of character, I love being outside and staring at the sky. Anyone who knows me know this to be the case, so when I saw a nail…
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