TECH TALK

Sammy Macdonald Victoria Beckham Nails

Get to know the Scottish nail stylist who led nail looks for Victoria Beckham

By Helena Biggs | 8 January 2025

In Sammy Mac’s two decades in the nail industry, she’s won numerous awards, opened a thriving nail salon chain and led multiple teams backstage at Fashion Week events. So what’s left on the career tick list for this Scottish nail pro? “Leading the nail team for the 2024 Victoria Beckham…

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Unique salon décor: The Birmingham nail salon featuring a piano as its reception desk

By Lilly Delmage | 6 January 2025

Founder of Birmingham-based nail studio, Icey’s Beauty Lounge, Aysana Druga, shares the story behind the salon’s impressive entrance… In 2015, Aysana and her husband spotted a piano in the window of a charity shop. She recalls: “We had no idea where it was going to go at the time, so…

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Becki Menzies Burns Night Nail Tech

I’m a Scottish nail artist working in London. Here’s what I miss most…

By Guest Writer | 3 January 2025

“If anyone from outside Scotland asks me, I say I’m from Glasgow, but as Scottish folk will read this, I’m actually from Livingston,” smiles Becki Menzies. The nail pro lived in Scotland for 28 years before moving to East London in 2023, where she works within tattoo space, Soteria Studios.…

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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Bio Sculpture Gel

By Kat Hill | 18 October 2017

The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Strike a funny bone with this dancing skeleton design from Bio Sculpture Gel. Over a black overlay, use a fine nail art brush or…

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Amber Heath

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Amber Heath

By Kat Hill | 17 October 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Amber Heath has found intricate, encapsulated designs have been requested recently. “Encapsulated floral designs have been popular as my clients wanting 3D art, without the detailing on top of the nail,” Amber reveals. “I created the design for my client after I was having…

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Lianne Clarke

SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Lianne Clarke, Swoon Nails

By Kat Hill | 17 October 2017

The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Lianne Clarke, owner of Swoon Nails and brand ambassador for Calgel, kicked off October’s festivities with this eerie ombré design. Lianne created the look with shades…

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Terri Eaton

WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton

By Kat Hill | 15 October 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Terri Eaton has been wearing this dusky rose gold design – perfect for the change in season. “I’m currently wearing Gelish shade, Exhale,” Terri reveals. “It’s one of my favourite colours for autumn and goes well with so many tones.…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Chree, Chreeative Nails

By Kat Hill | 10 October 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Chree, of Chreeative Nails, has found her clients have been requesting brush-stroke designs in autumnal shades. “This type of design has been so popular because of the recent change in season and fashions,” Laura reveals. “Autumnal colours are…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Nicola Campbell, Nail Boutique Stirling

By Kat Hill | 3 October 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Nicola Campbell has found her clients have been asking for dark florals for the new season. “I think as we reach autumn the darker colours are a firm favourite with clients,” reveals Nicola. “This particular look is quite gothic and perfect…

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