Chelsea Tizzard Valentines Day

VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Chelsea Tizzard

By Kat Hill | 8 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Say it with flowers this Valentine’s Day! Chelsea Tizzard created this flirty floral design. Using the one-stroke technique, Chelsea used Brillbird One Movement colours in 8, 28, 1 and 16. To add…

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Andrea Gordon Valentines Day

VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Andrea Gordon

By Kat Hill | 6 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Andrea Gordon tugged at our heartstring with this design featuring a loveheart tip feature nail. In this design, Andrea combines romantic red hues and, to add a metallic edge, edging sees guilded silver detailing. See…

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How to select the correct nail form for enhancements

By Katie Barnes | 6 February 2018

Educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why knowing the differences between nail forms is so important… Form fitting can seem like a minefield and with so many different types on the market, it is hard to know which form you should be using and why. This blog will explain…

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Asp Power Set Acrylic

ASP releases Power Set Acrylic Training Kit

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Get to grips with the ASP Power Set Acrylic System with this training kit, which includes everything you need to get started and get familiar with the system. The Power Set Acrylic System from ASP offers strong, durable, clear and bright finished nails and is engineered with advanced molecular technology…

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Jenny Harris

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jenny Harris, Jenny Harris Nail Artist and Educator

By Sophie Nutt | 30 January 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jenny Harris, nail artist and educator, revealed that foils with a matte topcoat have been extremely popular with her clients recently. “Foils and a matte top coat gives an eye popping design which is striking and fresh, so my…

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Here’s how nail competitions have helped my career

By Katie Barnes | 23 January 2018

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals more about her journey in Nails magazine’s Next Top Nail Artist competition to inspire, excite and help you on your own competition journeys… Last week, season five of the Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) competition, hosted by US trade publication, Nails…

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Nicola Hawkins Nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Nicola Hawkins, Tips’n’Tans by Nikki

By Sophie Nutt | 21 January 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Nicola Hawkins, of Tips’n’Tans by Nikki, wears an understated yet glam nail look with a combination of a dusty rose hue and silver glitter, embellished with crystals. “I created these nails using Glam and Glits acrylic in Charmaine and Lush…

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How the local press can boost your beauty career

By Guest Writer | 19 January 2018

Tom Ferris, owner of Blackwell Ferris Marketing, reveals why you should be using your local newspapers and social media groups to spread the word about your services… The local press was a key way to getting exposure. Local press will be on board with many salon stories and events as it…

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Paula Abraham Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Paula Abraham, Paula’s Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 16 January 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Paula Abraham, of Paula’s Nails, revealed that these glass effect nails have been at the top of her clients wish lists recently. “This nail design has been so popular because of its glass effect and high shine. The glitters…

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Calgel Hide And Seek

COURSE BITES: Calgel Pro Courses

By Kat Hill | 11 January 2018

Course Details: Currently there are two Pro Courses available – Inspiring Overlays and Inspiring Overlays & Lasting Extensions. Running year round, there are a variety of location country-wide. At your chosen IH Pro Academy, you will learn more than just how to ‘do gel nails’; you will build on your skills covering colour overlays, french manicure,…

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