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How to select the perfect nude nail colour for your client

By Sophie Nutt | 26 July 2018

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 –…

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Enhance manicures with INK London Cover Flubber

By Sophie Nutt | 5 July 2018

Give a warm welcome to Cover Flubber – a base coat and builder in one. Originally designed for use with INK London’s iLac in order to offer the ultimate in chip prevention and adhesion, it can also be used to extend the nail length. Boasting maximum strength and the ability…

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Embrace Summer Dayz with INK London’s nail colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 27 June 2018

Cater to bright nail requests and hot nail art demands with five punchy shades from INK London. Available in iLac gel polish, the hues are (L-R) Funky Fuschia, Blazing Sunset, Summer Sorbet, Ardent Amethyst and Purple Persuasion. Each available in 15ml bottles, iLac is LED and UV curable and offers…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Bronze and Beautyful, Newcastle under Lyme

By Kat Hill | 27 June 2018

Radiating positive vibes and an oh-so tropical theme, Bronze and Beautyful is the result of Lauren Lily Lea’s hard work and passion for the beauty industry. “I opened the salon in 2014,” reveals Lauren. “I went from working full time for car hire company with a bedroom beauty salon on the…

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Easily adjust nail forms with INK London Fine Arrow Point Scissors

By Kat Hill | 26 June 2018

Ensure a snug fit with your forms thanks to the new Fine Arrow Point Scissors from INK London. Ergonomically designed, the scissors see a sharp point to easily adjust forms before product application. The scissors see a chic black handle and INK London’s crown emblem. Snap up the scissors at www.inknails.com

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Dip into a new system

By Kat Hill | 13 June 2018

Thinking of dipping your toe into a new service? Jody Rogers, INK London educator for Wales, reveals some reasons to consider adding a dipping system to your treatment menu… “The acrylic dipping system is one of the latest ‘trends’ to hit the nail industry,” explains Joby. “However, this system isn’t…

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Go mad for metallic metals this spring with INK London Coloured Acrylink

By Sophie Nutt | 4 May 2018

INK London has revealed a Soft Metal Coloured Acrylink collection just in time for spring/summer. Featuring five shades of metallic silver, green, blue, red and purple, the collection can be used with INK London’s Miss Monomer, Mrs Monomer and Mr Monomer and are also designed for use with the Acrylink…

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Buying into a brand with confidence

By Kat Hill | 20 April 2018

Considering switching brands or adding to your product line up? Angie Gunter, head of education at INK London, shares some areas to consider… “Your chosen brand should offer genuine products that offer longevity and are kind to the natural nail. It should keep up to date with current trends, not…

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Bio-degradable nail glitters unveiled by INK London

By Helena Biggs | 9 April 2018

British brand, INK London, has launched the Bio-additions collection; six bio-degradable nail glitters designed to help reduce the nail industry’s carbon footprint. Following from the success of the brand’s recyclable acrylic refill backs, the INK London team has been conscious of glitter particles entering water and affecting sea life, so…

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Ink London adds more classics to xLac All-In-One Gel Polish range

By Sophie Nutt | 5 April 2018

INK London has added four more classic shades to it’s All-In-One Gel Polish range. The new additions see Lustful Lucifer, a dark mauve pink, Blue Blood, a deep metallic purple, Elephant In The Room, a blue slate hue and Chic Shadow, a coffee-toned nude. INK London’s xLac All-In-One UV/LED Gel…

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Reduce service times with INK London E-File training

By Scratch Staff | 3 April 2018

INK London invites you to refine nail enhancements with ease and help cut down your service time with its E-File Proficiency Diploma. Fully accredited by The Guild, the diploma has been been designed to provide techs with the confidence and knowledge to succeed with e-files and attendees must be qualified…

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Nail art glitter launches to support Lisa’s Army mission

By Helena Biggs | 10 February 2018

A stunning pink holographic nail art glitter by INK London has launched to help a mission by Lisa Wells, one of the brand’s educators. Devastatingly, the 32-year old has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and is raising funds so that an army of friends and family members can help her two young…

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INK London reveals K-38 Clip E-File

By Kat Hill | 21 January 2018

Compact and lightweight in design, shape and refine with the new INK K-38 Clip E-File. The re-chargeable micro motor drill is suitable for e-file trained nail technicians seeking the equipment for mobile and desk work. The unit features a max speed of 30000 rpm, with an adjustable dial with digital…

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INK London unveils Fluid Rubber Gel Soak Off Base & Builder Gel

By Kat Hill | 7 January 2018

Offering a base coat and builder gel all in one, INK London has revealed Fluid Rubber Gel. Designed for use with iLac to aid chip prevention and adhesion, the new gel can also be used to extend nail. Soak off, the gel is both UV and LED curable. According to the…

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FAVES OF 2017: Sarah Woodrow, Nailed It

By Sophie Nutt | 27 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Sarah Woodrow, of Nailed It, fell in love with these nails as they were the first set she created after committing to becoming a full time nail tech. “These are my favourite nails of the year as they are the…

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