#NOWTRENDING Ocean waves by Mayuko Kondo
Scratch chats with Mayuko Kondo of Nails by Mayu, about her nail journey from Japan to LA, and her love for creating stunning nail art. When I was a child, my aunt would polish my nails for me. It was a way for us to bond, which established nails as…
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#TeamTalk: Get to know the Dream Nails team – part 2
Discover who’s behind the handiwork at the Dream Nails chain of salons with an insight into its staff members… Lisa Le – Manager, Dream Nails Royal Wharf How did you get into nails? My interest started when I was in secondary school. I always came to school with the long acrylic enhancements…
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TECH TALK: Jess Rose of Jess Rose Beauty
Scratch chats with Jess Rose, of Jess Rose Beauty in Thrapston, Northamptonshire, about her love for Magpie Beauty and passion for nails. “I’m Jess, I’m 27 and I live in Northamptonshire. My nail career is short and sweet but an incredible journey so far. I have always loved doing nails…
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Here’s the 3 AW20 nail trends you need to know
Autumn/winter serves up a whole host of new colour and design opportunities for clients. So, what are the nail trends you need to know about this season? We’ve rounded up the top three nail trends from the autumn/winter 2020 catwalks to inspire salon designs… 1. Colour rich Bold blues, oranges,…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Neverland Nails, Glasgow
Seeing quirky detail in every corner, Neverland Nails in Glasgow offers clients an escape from everyday life. “I had a small studio space in the trendy Finnieston district for a year, before taking on a street shop space a couple of minutes away,” explains Frenchie “Fabulous” Watson. “I loved it…
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Elevate autumnal nail art with :Yours Fantastic Fall collection
:Yours has launched its Fantastic Fall collection, including three new double-sided stamping plates, five stamping polishes and five sparkly nail pigments. Featuring on-trend shades and autumnal art, the collection is ideal for creating seasonal nail looks easily. The range comprises: :Yours Fantastic Fall Stamping Plates These three double-sided stamping plates…
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#NOWTRENDING Smoky lilac marble nails by Jessica Prout
Scratch chats with Jessica Prout, of Jessica Prout Nails, about her creative flair and love for all things nail art! In 2011, I stopped hairdressing, as it became something that no longer excited me. I had already trained in nails previously so continued my training in nearly all the Georgie…
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TECH TALK: Natasha Jasmine Payne of NailsBloodyNails
Scratch chats to Natasha Jasmine Payne, of NailsBloodyNails, about her love for her job as a nail tech and the endless creativity in the industry… What is it about nails that has you hooked? I absolutely love that no set will be the exact same as the last, and…
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CND™ creates statement nail looks for Gareth Pugh’s The Reconstruction
Gareth Pugh has presented his SS21 runway collection as a ‘visual concept album’ titled The Reconstruction; for which Lauren Michelle Pires used CND™ to create an array of statement nail designs. Featuring 13 looks inspired by 13 iconic songs, the collection has been captured in 13 stills and 13 explosive…
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NSI adds statement shades to its Tech-Gel range
NSI has added eight new shades to its Tech-Gel range, seeing an energetic blend of seasonal colours. Bold brights for a statement look combine with refined neutrals to expand the Tech-Gel colour range, including: Bellbottom Jeans Cakewalk Lava Lamp Lindy Hop Lipstick & Rouge Shimmy & Shake Mojito Tulle Tutu…
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