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Scratch Snap winner announced: minimalist nail art contest with over 100 entries
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art contest for January has been announced as Alisha Francois of @pressonprofessionail. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Soft & Subtle Art Accents, in the bid to win a prize from The GelBottle Inc. Entries were judged by The…
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Colour psychology: Discover the mood-boosting meanings behind your nail colour choices
Save time and add an element of fun at the nail desk by advising clients on mood-based hues using colour psychology, advised by experts… ‘Have you decided on a nail shade?’ is a question you may ask daily, as you patiently watch clients rifle through colour pops and swatches. But…
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How a Scottish nail brand is changing the way products are seen in the sector
In just five years, husband and wife duo, Chris and Bekka Costello, have grown their nail business in Paisley, Scotland, from 10 humble products to over 350: focusing on everything nail professionals require to offer slick, profitable services. “We started Nail Order while our salon was closed due to the…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Talented tech, Kerry Rees, reveals that her clients are opting for deeper colours in the recent cold climate but with a splash of bling for good measure. “My clients love a different and unique design every time they come…
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Shake those hips and shimmy to the tune of May I Have This Dance?, the latest gel collection from Light Elegance UK. The buff-off gels are available as a Glitter 6pk, Color Gel 6pk and Mini Color Gel 6pk, which includes the six colour gel shades in 6ml pots.Featuring six…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amanda Byrne, INK London educator and owner of Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne, created these nails after being inspired by funky geometric cutwork designs on social media. “I created these nails by sculpting a clear base using INK London Clear…
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Kissed by Mii tanning expert, Shelley Henderson, explains why it’s all in the prep step when it comes to the perfect tan… Whether you’re delivering a smooth, streak-free tan in the tanning booth or teaching your clients techniques to guarantee great results at home – it’s important to prep the…
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Nail stylist, Erica Turley, reveals why she’s shying away from corporate-style headshots and expressing her creativity with a new style of portrait to help build her brand… New Year, new photo! I needed a new headshot/business portrait as I no longer have long, grey hair and I don’t wear a…
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Course Details: “This class has been designed to focus almost entirely on powder application,” reveals Maria Cientanni, director at Lecenté. “This includes our Chrome, Neon Powders and Stardust products and our Layer It! “There is a focus on chrome and neon powder application, along with the chroming technique with Stardust and…
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