TECH TALK: Nikola Clifford of Beauty Box
Scratch chats to Nikola Clifford of Beauty Box in Balloch, about her journey into the nail world and her passion for nail art… Since 2015, I’ve had my own salon in my garden called Beauty Box. I studied a HND in Beauty Therapy at Clydebank College in 2003, but found…
Read MoreShake up nail designs with NSI UK Cocktail Glitters
Serve up sparkling summer nail designs with the new collection of Cocktail Glitters from NSI UK. Ideal for adding a twist to nail art designs, the glitters can also be mixed with acrylic and gel for a sparkling effect. The bright glitters see a mix of stars, hearts and dots for…
Read More#NOWTRENDING Monochrome marble by Janine Hartley
Janine Hartley, of Nails & Diamonds By Janine, shares how she kept herself busy during lockdown, her favourite nail styles and how to create this monochrome marble design… “I have been working in the nail industry for around 17 years now. I started my career at college when I took…
Read MoreOffer speedy enhancements with Magpie Beauty Full On Tips
Magpie Beauty has launched Full On Tips designed to save professional nail technicians time and money by offering an express nail extension service. Available in both Almond and Tapered Square shapes, the Full On Tips boast a wear-time of up to three weeks and can be applied using both acrylic…
Read MoreCreate strong enhancements with The Edge Nails ULTRA Low Odour Acrylic Liquid
The Edge Nails & Beauty has launched ULTRA Low Odour Acrylic Liquid for techs to create strong nail enhancements. The ultra-adhesive, low odour formulation has non-yellowing characteristics and is available in a 50ml and 200ml size. Ideal for creating natural looking nail enhancements, the ULTRA Low Odour Acrylic Liquid boasts…
Read MoreSpeed up services with Magpie Beauty Full On Tips
Magpie Beauty has revealed its line of Full On Tips designed to offer professionals an express enhancement service. Available in almond and tapered square shapes, the clear tips can be used in acrylic, gel or acrygel services, with the colour coat applied over the top. The tips are made from ABS…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Kayley Cairns, wears extreme nails seeing a patterned green design adorned with Swarovski Crystals. “I sculpted these nails using HD Pro Nails Acrylic on extra long forms from Krista Paulitti. I then decorated with an airbrushed design and…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen M Brown
We want to see the designs trending on your social media pages! Talented tech, Karen Brown, reveals pastel rainbow designs have been popular with clients on her social media platforms. “I think this set has been popular because they are summery and girly. We are lucky to have had so…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley Winder, Hair, Nails, Beauty & Educator
We want to see the nail designs proving popular on your social media! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder Hair, Nails, Beauty & Educator, reveals a fun and vibrant spring time nail look featuring glitter swirls has been popular. “I think these have been popular because they are happy positive colours…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Natasha Woods, The Nail Bed
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Natasha Woods, of The Nail Bed, wears a peachy nail look for an exciting awards evening. “I created this nail look using NSI Natural Tech Tips and Glam and Glitz acrylic coloured powder in Sunset Paradise and High Voltage. The…
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