Taste of the Tropics

Karina perematko tropical nails

Indulge clients in a stylish, tropical nail design with a step-by-step from Karina Perematko, absolute master educator for Crystal Nails. Karina uses Crystal Nails products, available via www.crystalnails4u.co.uk. Follow Karina on Facebook and Instagram.

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Running On Rainbow Bridge

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Mix 90s vibes with a touch of Tokyo style as OPI reveals how to create this fun design on fingernails using shades from its spring/summer 2019 GelColor Tokyo collection, available via www.opiuk.com

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Lush Lilac

Monika Kupien, Nail Harmony UK educator, creates a pretty lilac one stroke design using Gelish Art Form Gel…

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Summer Ombré

Catriona leith ombre nails

 UK Akzentz ambassador, Catriona Leith, reveals how to create a summery ombré nail design using Akzentz products. Follow Catriona’s work on Instagram.

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Bright & Bold

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It’s time to be bold and bright! Salon System nail expert, Julie Anne Larivière, created this look using Gellux…

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A Sweet, Sparkly Escape

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CND™ nail tech, Tabby Casto reveals how to create this pretty nail design using CND’s Sweet Escape collection, available in the UK via Sweet Squared. Follow Tabby on Instagram @tabbyfa and visit www.tabbycasto.com

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Marvellous Marble with Anastasiia Morozova

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“Alcohol inks are very popular at the moment!” reveals Anastasiia Morozova. “I love this style of nail art, I think it afford such an interesting effect. Don’t be surprise if your client will love the result even without blending the colours!”

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February 2019 Scratch cover nails: step-by-step

Feb cover nails finished look

Recreate the nail look as seen on the front cover of February 2019’s Scratch magazine, with a hand from session nail technician, Metta Francis. Metta used iZ Beauty of London nail lacquer, but gel or gel polish can be used for a longer-lasting look. All products used are available from www.izabellehammon.com

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CND™ for Libertine SS19, NYFW

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Fashion design house, Libertine, chose the CND™ Design Lab Team once more to create the nail looks for its SS19 showcase at New York Fashion Week. The collection inspiration Libertine’s Johnson Hartig drew inspiration from Georgian glass-covered portrait stones and fine needle-point embroidery. The SS19 collection aims to show there is a certain beauty that…

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Fiji-inspired nails by Jo Wickens

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“For my Fiji-themed nails, I chose to take inspiration from the Fijian Masi, or tapa cloth,” reveals Jo Wickens. “Made from bark, the tapa is decorated using rubbing, stamping, stencilling or smoking to create geometric patterns with repeated motifs.”

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Barcelona mosaic art by Neringa Alsauskiene

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“I was inspired by one of the most beautiful cities known for its architecture, style and Antoni Gaudi,” reveals Neringa Alsauskiene. “I incorporated elements of the colourful mosaic wall in sunny design. I think the look is a great holiday design!”

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