Posts by Sophie Nutt
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Leanne Townsend, Harts & Bows
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Leanne Townsend, of Harts & Bows, reveals bright, sparkling nail designs have been popular with her clients. “My clients are loving Mylar Flakes at the moment. They are stunning in the light! Teamed with Swarovski crystals and you have a perfect combination. They are…
Read MoreHow to promote Halloween nail art
In case we haven’t mentioned it enough, Halloween is right around the corner, which means client requests of all that is spooky will start rolling in – if they haven’t already. But how do your existing clients, and potential new ones, know that you’re offering seasonal nail art to meet their every ghoulish need? Nail…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Halloween warm-up
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Halloween is a mere 10 days away, so expect the spooky nail requests from clients to be flooding in if they haven’t already! We love these edgy and chic Halloween-inspired nails by @bhambnails, using The Gel Bottle Inc BIAB in Luna. The…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Kirsty Coltman, Glamour and Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kirsty Coltman, of Glamour and Nails, wears an eye-catching pink and black nail look. “I created these nails using Team Gorgeous Acrylic. The colours are beautiful and I used Pop Tart, New York and Clear Candy. For the glitters I used All That Sparkles glitter…
Read MoreNew York inspires Gel II colour collection
Gel II has launched its New York collection, just in time for the new season. The eight-piece gel polish collection comprises a range of on-trend shades to transport clients to the Big Apple, from a sparkling midnight black to a bright orange hue. Aptly named, the Gel II New York collection features: Manhattan 5th Avenue…
Read MoreGerrard International shows support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Gerrard International has been supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October as well as the #LetsNailBreastCancer campaign founded by the Future Dreams charity. The distributor is encouraging spas, salons and clients to donate to #LetsNailBreastCancer when they book in for a treatment via a Future Dreams Donation Box, as well as to paint their nails pink for Breast Cancer…
Read MoreLash Perfect launch Ultimate Pro Adhesive System
Lash Perfect has revealed the Ultimate Pro Adhesive System for the application of eyelash extensions. Ultimate Pro is a specialist three-step system for the quick and effective application of eyelash extensions boasting longer lasting retention and low odour. The three steps include Ultimate Pro Speed It!, Bond It! and Cure It! Ultimate Pro Speed It!…
Read MoreRobbie Tomkins on maintaining a work/life balance in the session world
As I’ve mentioned before, working as a session tech is unlike any job I’ve had before. Working in an office, salon or even as a mobile tech usually involves some sort of parameter as far as time is concerned, such as working hours and days of the week. I found out rather quickly, however, that…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Kayley Cairns, Naily Kayley
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Kayley Cairns, of Naily Kayley, reveals darker shades paired with Swarovski crystals are popular with her clients recently. “Darker colours have been becoming more popular with the changing seasons but mixing them up in style with French, nudes and added Swarovski detailing can break…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Mahogany dreams
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Autumn is well and truly underway so we’re slowly starting to say our emotional goodbyes to summer manicures. However, we don’t seem to feel so sad to part with summer nail shades and designs when we see nail looks such as this…
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