WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, opted for five bold and beautiful Gelish shades in an array of pink and purple hues. “I fancied some nice bright neon nails and I couldn’t quite decide between pink or purple, so went for five…
Read MoreTina Li talks about her arty client requests, entering competitions and learning new skills
Tell us about your training… I started out with beauty therapy at college. Nail technology was a part of the course and it really intrigued me. I decided to peruse this as a career and have gone on to train with many companies and highly talented techs. To name a…
Read MoreShow some sass with five bright new INK nail shades
INK London has released the Sass collection; five punchy shades to see you through summer into the autumn season. Available in iLac hybrid gel polish, the hues are: i-155 – Comeback Green i-156 – Retort White i-157 – Sassy Yellow i-158 – Quarrel Coral i-159 – Backchat Blue Each is…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Kelly Wells, Beauticle Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kelly Wells, of Beauticle Nails, wears a simple yet elegant nail look featuring a glitter accent nail and water decal. “To create this design, I used two thin layers of Magpie Beauty‘s Give Me Strength onto my natural nails for…
Read MoreJazz up nail designs with Bio Sculpture Gel in No. 204 Kaleidoscope
A variety of pink, violet, indigo, orange and lime hexagon-shaped fragments are engulfed in this glossy clear Kaleidoscope gel from Bio Sculpture. Place over a colour gel or layer it up to achieve the desired look, ideal for brightening up nail designs this summer or adding an extra touch of…
Read MoreHow to select the perfect nude nail colour for your client
Barely-there hues are always in style and the sophisticated nude nail look continues to flourish across the runways, on celebrity fingertips and in the salon. Favoured by many for its ‘clean’ look and ability to complement any ensemble – without overpowering, nude nails will never go out of style –…
Read MoreBe the soul of the party with NSI Polish Pro New Orleans Night Life collection
NSI has revealed the New Orleans Night Life collection in brush on, soak off Polish Pro formula. Featuring bold hues to transform clients into the star of any party, this collection sees six eye-catching shades. The collection includes: Bourbon Street – coral with a gold shimmer French Quarter – bright…
Read MoreBehind the scenes: Salon System brand photoshoot
On the 11 July, myself and Scratch‘s Sophie hotfooted to Cherryduck Studios in London, just a stone’s throw from Tower Bridge, to go behind the scenes on an exciting Salon System brand photoshoot. Capturing images and videos with models and products to align with the new Salon System brand image and…
Read MoreCreate colour changing nail overlays with Candy Coat
Creative nail brand, Candy Coat, has launched the Ice Lolly collection The gel polish range that reveals up to three colours depending on temperature. Offering an ombré look with minimal effort, the overlays are sure to be a talking point – particularly in this heatwave as clients dip from the pool to…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: The detail is in the dummy
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We couldn’t resist this oh-so sweet design created by Emma Clark, of Emma Louise Nails, Makeup & Beauty, for her client seeking a nail look to match the pattern of her daughter’s dummy. The cutesy design sees…
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