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Life as a nail tech with Raynaud’s: 5 pros share their experiences
Raynaud’s syndrome, also known as Raynaud’s disease and Raynaud’s phenomenon, is a condition that affects blood circulation to fingers and toes and can cause them to change colour when cold, anxious or stressed. Other symptoms include pain, numbness and pins and needles. Symptoms vary for each individual and may last…
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Meet the Anglesey nail pro transforming trainers using nail art products
“Nail art techniques can be applied in a variety of ways: from customising trainers to dolls, jewellery and even tip jars,” shares Sophie Pritchard, founder of Creative Claws salon and training academy. The North Wales-based nail tech was first encouraged by her husband to transfer her nail art skills to…
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45 Valentine’s French manicures you’ll fall in love with
Opt for a romantic twist on the classic French, complete with red, pink and plenty of hearts for Valentine’s Day. Check out our roundup of chic designs below…
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After taking a career break that saw her travel through Thailand and Vietnam, Fleur Burley found inspiration to strike out on her own and open her home-based salon. After spending the end of last year decorating and prepping the salon, Fleur opened the door to clients this month. Offering a…
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Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to remove enhancements correctly – and what happens if you don’t. One of the biggest nail myths is that ‘nails need to breathe’. Nails are made up of several layers of dead, compacted cells and do not have the…
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We want to see what designs are trending at your nail desks! Jo Duncan, of Beauty by Joanna Louise has found her clients have be asking for an alternative design. Named ‘Evil and Angel’ nails, the design involves one hand in a light shade and the other in a darker…
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With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, encourage clients to create picture perfect nails with the new CND™ Vinylux Gift Sets. These must-have kits include Ridge FX™, two fabulous Vinylux shades (including Wildfire and Skin Tease or Cake Pop and Pink Bikini) and the Vinylux Weekly Top Coat to lock colour in…
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OPI is to launch an Infinite Shine Primer and Gloss next month, featuring exclusive ProStay technology for up to 11 days of gel-like wear and shine. Infinite Shine utilises a three-step system featuring a base coat, colour and top coat that’s engineered to deliver pristine results with easy, soak-free removal.…
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Create dazzling designs for clients and cater to the chrome craze with Gellux’s lastet release. The Gellux Multi Chrome Kit sees six applicators and Multi Chrome Flakes in three shades: Chameleon – a green/pink finish Indigo – a pink/purple finish Rose Gold – a gold/bronze finish Worn over any Gellux shade,…
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