WARWICK TECH reaches final 12 in worldwide nail competition
Scratch blogger, nail artist and educator, Katie Barnes, has been shortlisted as the only UK finalist in NAILS magazine‘s Next Top Nail Artist competition. Now in its fifth season, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist is open to techs all over the world and sees contestants undergo a rigorous screening process after…
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INDULGE in the Champagne nail colour collection from INK Nails London
A booze-themed collection? We’ll drink to that! Indulge in the latest additions to the iLac range from INK Nails London; four decadent new hues from the brand. The hybrid UV/LED gel polish hues offer a mani that lasts up to three weeks – and that can be removed in just…
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CREATE TWO-TONE, metallic nail art designs with new NSI range
NSI UK has introduced Chameleon Flakes, a range of ultra-fine powders that can create a two-tone chrome or cracked effect on the nails – with dazzling finish. Available in 10 shades, the flakes can be applied over a gel polish, lacquer or a coloured L&P acrylic or gel enhancements. How…
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TOP TIPS: Embracing video content for your business marketing
Bring a little movie magic to your marketing with video content to catch the eyes of clients and fellow pros. After all, with social media at the touch of a button – it’s vital to grab attention and see how it can benefit your business through moving content. “I think…
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EVO BY Bio Sculpture adds to range with two-tone gel polishes
Evo by Bio Sculpture has launched the Iron Ladies collection; four gel polish shades that unveil a two-tone effect when the Evo by Bio Sculpture magnet is used during application. The magnet lifts and suspend different pigments to allow the effect and is included in any four-piece Iron Ladies kit. Evo is a…
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An insight into the nail apex
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, serves up advice on apex placement for different nail shapes What is the apex? The apex should be the highest part of an enhancement, located at the weakest point and created to give the nail balance and strength. It should be visible from every angle but is most noticeable from the side view. The…
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Why you shouldn’t use craft glitter in your nail services
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why you shouldn’t use craft shop glitter in your nail services. There are many techs using craft glitters in their nail services because they may have seen someone else do it, it is low cost and easy. You may think it’s…
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To pinch or not? Katie Barnes on nail enhancements
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how and when to use pinching tools… There is often a debate within the industry about whether or not you should pinch L&P and gel enhancements. I think there are situations where it is necessary and others where it is…
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How to perfect proper nail structure
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals the components of proper nail structure for a perfect nail finish… While a nail enhancement featuring beautiful embellishments and nail art may look good to the eye at first glace; if the enhancement’s foundation isn’t sound then it will not have…
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How to fit a form to bitten nails
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on tending to the nails of clients that like to nibble… Many clients and techs often believe because a nail is naturally very short, they are unable to extend the nail with a sculpted enhancement or are sometimes…
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