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+ gold manicures for a festive & fabulous 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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The hit television programme, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is back for 2024, and nail techs are taking inspiration from the jungle to create some critter-tastic and un-frog-ettable nail looks. Keep scrolling to see their unique takes on the jungle’s inhabitants on nail canvases…
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A work accident, supportive family and love for nails transformed Josephine Mensurah’s life from rehabilitation support worker to nail artist & content creator. The Nailympia London arena attracts all types of techs, from all over the globe. First-time competitor, Josephine Mensurah, took the bold move of jumping into the arena in…
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Norwich make-up & nail artist, Tabby Castro, created this Christmas design using products from Artistic Nail Design, available in the UK via Sweet Squared. Check out the step-by-step below…
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The Wicked-ly wonderful emerald green hue has been taking the spotlight recently, with the hype surrounding Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated film adaptation of musical, Wicked. This vibrant shade, inspired by the film’s protagonist, Elphaba’s signature colour has been making waves across beauty trends. Adding to the colour craze, Cynthia Erivo,…
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‘Tis the season of celebrations – and time to embrace joy, sparkle and eye-catching nail effects. From shimmering holiday hues to creative, winter-inspired designs, this season is all about embracing texture and decadent colour. Expect the staple hues to return – we’re talking forest-greens, ribbon reds, glittery golds and striking…
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Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year 2019 & CND™ education ambassador, Helen Burton-Ward, explores ridges on natural nails… There are many types of nail ridges, which can occur naturally or be inflicted by mechanical or environmental factors. Understanding how to correctly manage and treat them will help to maintain…
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