SPRING/SUMMER
Radiate good karma with these 40 evil eye nail art designs
Eye spy this trend taking over Instagram! Unlock the energy of positivity and protection from the Greek eye with our roundup of evil eye-inspired designs below…
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Crazy for cocktails? Get nails summer holiday ready with these sweet beverage-inspired manicures
Piña Coladas, Mojitos, Spicy Margaritas… must we go on? Summer holidays bode the perfect opportunity to relax on the beach with a sweet beverage in hand, but why stop there? Here’s a roundup of nail enthusiasts who have taken their love for cocktails to another level, flaunting their favourite drink…
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How to paint a hibiscus flower on nails
Freya Murphy, The Manicure Company brand ambassador, shares how to create trendy hibiscus flower art on nails in five steps…
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15 picnic-perfect nail art ideas for heatwave manicure inspiration
The heatwave has all us all thinking one thing… it is officially picnic season! What better way to celebrate than taking inspiration from gingham blankets, woven baskets and a lovely spread of nibbles? But no picnic is a picnic without some unwanted visitors, so expect to see some pesky bugs.…
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Looking for a sweet summer nail trend? Here are 17 ice cream manicures for inspiration
Recently sported by member of the BlackPink girl group, Jennie Kim, ice cream nails are officially trending. Keep scrolling to see Jennie’s take on the tasty trend, courtesy of tech @nail_unistella, as well as 16 other manicures that are almost good enough to eat!
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How to create 3D aurora shell gel nail art
Kim Hyeonji, DGEL educator, shares how to create a shimmering 3D shell nail design for summer… Products used: Nail file, DGEL Sinature Fit Base Gel, DGEL Signature Non-wipe Top Gel, DGEL Pumping Clear Gel (SIC), AURORA QUEEN Glitter Gel (AQ.16, AQ.177), BY MUSE Color Gel (BS.001, BS.034, BS.036, BS.038, BS.039),…
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Add sweetness to summer styling with these 40 strawberry nail art ideas
Give nail art a fruity twist this summer with strawberry-themed designs. The ideal look to complement sunny weather, strawberry nails saw a 4,700% increase in Pinterest searches over June, according to Wethrift. Check out our roundup of 40 super sweet strawberry styles below…
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How to create a fruit & flower nail design for summer
Simu of @simlynail uses Mii’s Colour Confidence Nail Polish (available via www.gerrardinternational.com) to create a trending summer nail look for 2024, and shares its design process below…
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We’ve rounded up some hot dipping powder shades for the summer months ahead… Don’t forget – you can read more about the system from page 50 in the June issue. Click here to get your hands on a copy!
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Emma Luu, certified Gelish educator, uses an assortment of shades from the brand’s Make A Splash summer 2018 collection to create this colourful nail art design. “Pool parties are terrific if you’re celebrating a birthday or holiday, but sometimes you don’t even need a reason,” she reveals. “It’s just fun…
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Brighten up your nail services with sunny yellow hues!
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Recreate this aquarelle-inspired design using CND SHELLAC™ shades for a salon-ready nail look, courtesy of Jeni Smith. You will need: CND SHELLAC™ in Nude Knickers, Magenta Mischief, Cerulean Sea, Bicycle Yellow, Cream Puff and Blackpool Shellac™ Base coat and Matte Top Coat D’Sperse or 99% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) Lecenté™ Gold foil…
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Poolside chic inspires this design by Emma Luu, certified Gelish educator, who created the look using shades from the Gelish Make A Splash summer 2018 nail colour collection. “A fun pool party is the perfect way to cool off during the hot summer months,” she reveals. “Kick back in flip-flops…
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