COLOUR FOCUS
50+ green nail designs that are trending right now
Green nails have been dominating our Instagram feeds, and show no signs of going anywhere anytime soon! Check out our roundup of trending designs below…
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40+ gorgeous gold manicures for an opulent nail look
Embrace the gold rush in the nail world with glittering accents and metallic colour-block finishes, offering eye-catching, opulent effects. We’ve rounded up 40 glistening gold nail designs below…
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Burgundy nails are trending: here’s 16 manicures for inspiration
‘Tis the season for burgundy manicures: the deep purple-red colour which returns as a seasonal staple. As leaves start to fall, coffee shops bring out their festive beverages and knitted jumpers dominate clothing choices, it’s clear the cozy season, along with its rich, deep hues, is well underway. The burgundy…
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Don’t miss out on the butter nails trend: here’s 31 designs for inspiration
You may be thinking the pastel yellow hue often coined the ‘butter nails’ trend may be more of a spring manicure preference. However, celebrities, including A-list singe Rihanna, courtesy of trusted tech @jennynails, have been rocking the look this autumn, so why can’t we? Check out our roundup of 31…
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‘Brat’ green is summer’s latest colour trend: get involved with nail inspiration & products
Take a look at social media and it won’t be long before you are told that it’s a ‘brat summer’. Move over Barbie pink, summer 2024’s colour of the moment is ‘brat green’: a hue inspired by the release of British pop star, Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, Brat. Its…
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15 alternative Valentine’s Day nail looks
Fancy a darker nail design for Valentine’s Day? Fall in love with the dark side of nail styling with our roundup of 15 black Valentine’s nail looks…
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Blue abstract French tips
Glitterbels ambassador, Aimee Link of AllNails shows off how to create this cool-toned, trendy French design. Products used: Brush On Builder in Cookie Cream Hema Free Gel Polish in Gentle White Hema Free Gel Polish in With A Bang Hema Free Gel Polish in White Hema Free Gel Polish…
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2024 trend: 65 blue nail design ideas to inspire manicures
In the Pinterest Predicts report 2024, the image sharing platform notes that ‘fun blue nails’ searches have risen by 260% in recent months, and forecasts that blue beauty and nail looks will make a statement on all skin tones in 2024, causing beauty enthusiasts to be anything but blue! Let…
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It’s time for tea thanks to SpaRitual’s limited edition manicure, pedicure and body care range. The new range sees a blend of essential oils inspired by Earl Grey, including clary sage, bergamot, southern cone marigold, and hay. The line up includes four new products that are completely vegan-friendly and nature-derived,…
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Sure to add intrigue to any nail service, CND™ has unveiled it latest collection – Nightspell. Taking inspiration from the night sky, the collection sees six rich, shimmering tones available in both SHELLAC™ and VINYLUX™. The line-up includes Berry Boudoir, Hypnotic Dreams, Viridian Veil, Eternal Midnight, Lilac Eclipse and Mercurial. “This season revolves…
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Course Details: This 1 day course teaches you the beginnings of 3D art & design. Starting with simple techniques we will show you how to create 3D flowers, bows and other embellishments, including jewels and opal stones. From flat inlays, overlays to encapsulation, the course will teach attendees simple but stunning salon designs. A small…
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For whatever reason – be it traffic, poor planning or forgetfulness, you may have been subjected to clients late for their appointment, or even worse, a no-show. Laura Easby, of Laura’s Beauty, reveals her policy on lateness: “The cancellation policy I have in place is that if you give less…
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Dive into this mermaid design by Scratch Stars finalist, Gemma Wainwright, using products from Izabelle Hammon Ltd…
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Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why gel polish can fade in the summer – and how to help prevent it Many techs are familiar with the issue of under-curing gel, but not so aware of the issues of over-curing gel. How many techs have been…
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