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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…
Read MoreBurgundy 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…
Read MoreDon’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…
Read More‘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…
Read More15 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…
Read MoreBlue 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…
Read More2024 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…
Read MoreThe winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carla Brannan. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March and created nail designs inspired by the theme ‘Mermaid Magic’, in the bid to win a prize from Pure Nails. Entries were judged…
Read MoreDawn Wolk has huge adoration for the nail industry. It gives her independence and a sense of self worth – but regular seizures mean she can only offer a maximum of two nail services each day. The East Sussex nail pro, who attained an L&P acrylic nail qualification in February…
Read MoreThe Hair & Beauty Charity has shared insight from the last five years of its work, revealing that there has been a 1,200% rise in the number of people aged 18-30 asking for help from the charity. Figures also show that there has been a 300% rise in male applicants…
Read MoreAmp up spring and summer nail looks with the Glitterbels Rock Chick collection. Featuring six Hema Free Gel Polish shades, the collection finds inspiration for its edgy hues from leather jackets, ripped jeans and studded belts. The shades include: Break The Rules – a grungy deep green hue suited to…
Read MoreJiak Hing, Scratch Stars Gel Polish Stylist of the Year 2022 & 2023, shows how to create this cute 3D Easter bunny design. “The full set took thirty minutes to create, and I would charge £20 on top of a standard gel polish manicure for it,” she says. Products used: Indigo…
Read MoreThe World’s Star Nail Artist 2023, Katy Pottle, shares top tips for creating jaw-dropping video content to capture attention… Get inspired Firstly, seek inspiration from fellow nail artists. Watch their videos and ascertain what works and engages you. This can give you a good basis for your own unique video. If creating a…
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