Tech Talk: Eloise Oakes of Elle’s Gels & Beauty
Scratch chats to Eloise Oakes of Elle’s Gels & Beauty in Hertfordshire about her journey as a nail tech and the next steps in her career… “I found my love for nails as a child aged around seven or eight. I used to play around with my mum’s nail polishes…
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Educator invents nail art gadget during lockdown
Nail educator, Rachael Wilders, developed a handy nail art gadget in lockdown to help techs visualise and transfer designs to the nail. The visual guide is used by placing the window over what you want to transfer – from fabric, a picture to a character or even your phone. It…
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Add individuality to designs with Magpie Beauty Nail Art Stickers
Add individuality to nail looks with the new Nail Art Stickers from Magpie Beauty. Magpie Beauty has launched 12 sticker packs that, unlike the brand’s previous stickers that are currently available in silver, gold, black, white and rose gold, are multicoloured, iridescent and holographic. What’s more, there’s stickers to suit…
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Enhance nail designs with :Yours colour pigments
:Yours has revealed the Elements range, comprising 16 cosmetic grade pigments. Ideal for creating an array of nail styles, :Yours Elements pigments are versatile and are available in a selection of show-stopping shades. Seeing a palette of crème colours and pearl finishes, nail artists can mix up the pigments to…
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Empowering nail art glitters launched by educator
Nail artist & founder of Mode Salon Supplies & Mode Academy, Kerry Evans, has launched a new collection of nail art glitters to inspire and empower through nail design and artistry. Created over the course of 10 months, the FDA-approved range of Mode Glitters were inspired by Kerry’s time in the…
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Nail students showcase sustainability themed competition creations
Sarah Brenton-Sara, lecturer in Level 2 & 3 Nail Services & Beauty Therapy at Truro & Penwith College, reveals how her students have been learning & developing their skills during lockdown… It has been a turbulent year for the nail industry, however my part-time nail students have excellent throughout lockdown and created some…
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Help support CRY charity with special nail art mix & craft kit
Award-winning Bournemouth tech, Lauren McBride, has teamed up with Crystal Parade to launch a special charity crystal nail art mix and craft kit. The craft kit, which features over 300 Swarovski, Preciosa and Zodiac crystals, cabochons and pearls, is in honour of Tiffany Andrews, who lost her life aged 15…
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Ciaté lights up London landmarks for new launch
To celebrate the launch of its collection with design agency SmileyWorld, beauty brand Ciaté has projected ‘mood-boosting’ images on London’s Houses of Parliament. The range launches today and features Smile On Lipsticks, Smooth On Lip Balm, three coloured mascaras, an eyeshadow palette, nail art stickers and Energy Boost Eye Patches.…
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Create on-trend artistry with INK London neon-effect Gel Paints
INK London has revealed its neon-effect Gel Paint range: Neon Team. The collection features seven highly pigmented neon-effect paints including Blue, Green, Hot Pink, Orange, Pink, Purple and Yellow. INK London No Wipe Colour Gel Paint is a UV/LED curable hard (file off) gel without a tacky layer that can…
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Amp up nail designs with Gelish MTV Switch On Color Collection
Gelish & Morgan Taylor are turning up the volume with the Switch On Color Collection. In collaboration with pop-culture power- house, MTV, the range sees six new vibrant summer shades with a luminous shimmer finish. The summery hues are available in Morgan Taylor Lacquer, Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish and Gelish…
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