TECH TALK: Jeniene Van Dort of 50 Shades of Nails
Scratch catches up with Jeniene Van Dort of 50 Shades of Nails, a home-based salon in Melbourne, Australia, about her life as a nail tech… “I studied and qualified as a nail technician at a nail school in Melbourne, Victoria in 2011 when my son first started school. It was…
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Craving bright nails? Meet the Summer Squeeze shades from Light Elegance
Get set for a colour frenzy when you can start tending to the nails of clients – and embrace their need for bright hues with the Summer Squeeze collection from Light Elegance. Inspired by the fresh colours and textures of fruits, the 12 hues serve up a palette of fruity…
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Embrace eco-nail art with 5 products from Essence Glitter
Essence Glitter has released five shades of bio glitter to add a touch of sparkle to nail art designs. Fully biodegradable, the glitters are suitable for nail and cosmetics use and are ideal atop a Bio Sculpture Gel manicure. They can also be encapsulated within L&P acrylic to aid nail styles.…
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Lecenté releases three nude Nail Shadows for dazzling art effects
Lecenté has added three stunning Nail Shadow shades to its existing range. Butterscotch, Cappuccino and Cinnamon are pure pigmented mica nail shadows that can be applied directly onto cured gel polish with the Lecenté P1 Brush to create a variety of effects or mixed with L&P and hard gel. Butterscotch…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Hayley J’s Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hayley, of Hayley J’s Nails, wears a sparkling glitter ombre nail look. “The Gel Bottle Inc BIAB Baby was used for the nude base, which I set the loose multi cut glitter into before curing and then encapsulated it using…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kirsty Coltman, Glamour and Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kirsty Coltman, of Glamour and Nails, wears a chic silver, black and red design to ease herself into Christmas. “This set was created using the CJP Acrylic system. I was desperate to use some of the new colours in Smashed…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals icy blue and white designs have been popular with her clients recently. “This design is and will continue to get more popular on the run up to Christmas. Icy blues and whites are…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jodie May Evans, Nail Envy
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jodie May Evans, of Nail Envy, reveals winter glitters have been popular with her clients recently. “Since the release of the Mythical Glitters from The Nail Team, I have had so many clients choose them. In this design I…
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Unleash your creativity with NSI Glitter Base for nail art
NSI has launched Tech Gel Glitter Base, a thin and clear art gel that can be used for a variety of custom nail art designs. Mix the glitter base into your favourite glitters or NSI Polish Pro to create totally unique combinations, or candy ball features for nails. Glitter Base…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Helen Brooks, Cinderhellie Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Helen Brooks, of Cinderhellie Nails, wears deep violet, sparkling hues ideal for the colder season. “I used the Apres Gel X system for a short extension and then I used the new Lecente Create system. I used Black Magic as…
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Halo releases 12 dazzling shades for party-perfect nail designs
Pure Nails has launched 12 new additions to the Halo Gel Polish range – and the glittering shades are perfect for the festive and party season. The ‘Twas The Night collection sees a super sparkly fine glitter polish formula in a pot, in hues including Sugar Plum, Gift and Sleigh…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sinead Bulley, The Nail Shack
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sinead Bulley, of The Nail Shack, reveals autumn-friendly dandelion-inspired nails have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this particular nail design has been popular because its that in-between time of year where we transition between seasons so…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Hayley Winder, Hayley Winder Hair, Nails, Beauty & Educator
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder Hair, Nails, Beauty & Educator, wears ultra glittery nails, which went on to inspire her clients. “These nails were infilled using clear L&P, then I did a thin layer of Ideal Pink Builder Light Elegance…
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How to increase the staying power of nail gems
Educator and award-winning tech, Katie Barnes, reveals her top tips for applying crystals, gems and embellishments to nails… Most techs will have their favourite technique as there are several different methods that can be used such as nail glue, top coat and gel. Gel is my favourite method to apply nail…
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MANI MONDAY: New Year’s Eve
Begin the week (or in this case – the year) the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Happy New Year! Many clients will be heading out tonight to celebrate the clock striking midnight, seeing in the year of 2019 with family and friends. New Year’s Eve is…
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