Helena Linsky reveals festival beauty trend predictions
Q61 nail and beauty studio co-director, Helena Linsky, reveals her hottest festival beauty trends of 2019… “With festival season about to kick off across Europe and the UK, we’re seeing an influx of clients at our Q61 nail and beauty studios looking for fast, effective ways to switch up their…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Elli Kershaw, So Polishable
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Elli Kershaw, of So Polishable, reveals iridescent nails have been popular with her clients recently. “I’ve found the iridescent glitter designs really popular for holiday nails, they go with everything and have a ‘wow’ factor – they look so…
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 blue nails after the birth of her baby boy. “Firstly, I stamped a lace pattern onto two nails and then used a lovely blue gel polish, leaving a small gap by the cuticle to…
Read MoreINK London adds All4Me Additions collection
INK London has added to its Additions range of glitters and pigments with the new All4Me Collection. Seeing six new shades, the glitters are size 004 for a fine finish. New glitters include: Alice – baby blue holo Amani – red holo Anne-Marie – orange holo Carla – lavender holo…
Read MoreGear up for festival season with Essence Glitter Mystical Magic collection
Festival season is just around the corner, so be sure to cater to clients’ desired nail looks with the Mystical Magic collection from Essence Glitter. The collection sees two beautifully bright foils: a purple named Amethyst and a glowing peach in Harmony. Also in the range is a striking, highly…
Read MoreNail art hacks with Lecenté
Get the best from your nail art products with these handy tips from the creative team at Lecenté with these videos… About Lecenté Lecenté was founded in 2011 by brother and sister team, Ged and Maria Cientanni. Previously an experienced nail technician and college tutor, fate stepped in when Maria…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Amanda Byrne, Divine Nails By Amanda Byrne
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amanda Byrne, of Divine Nails By Amanda Byrne, wears a stunning emerald, Northern Lights-inspired design. “I wanted to create a design that was a little different to the last couple of sets I had done on myself. I originally wanted…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Debbie Marangos, Lioness Paws
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Debbie Marangos, of Lioness Paws, reveals purple hues have been popular with her clients recently. “Purple has been so popular with my clients recently. I think this particular design has stood out due to the vibrant colour and beautiful…
Read MoreCIDESCO supports ban on glitter that contains micro-plastics
CIDESCO has called on its global membership to help protect the environment by advising schools, students and make-up artists to only use glitter made from non-plastic alternatives. Standard glitter that is used for dramatic and costume make-up designs is made from etched aluminium that is bonded to a form of…
Read MoreLecenté launches eight new products for spring nail designs
Lecenté™ is embracing the start of spring and fresh, colourful mani/pedis with four new glitters and four new foils. The spring collection features: Petal Ultra Fine Glitter Amber Ultra Fine Glitter Maple Ultra Fine Glitter Wisteria Ultra Fine Glitter Silver Mosaic Foil Gold Marble Foil Rose Gold Foil Silver Feather Foil. Use…
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