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MP calls for ban on MMA
New legislation could mean
closed doors for NSS
By
qualified staff and to close nail
bars if their activities
constitute a health risk - a
power London boroughs
already have under the law.”
Claire Matthewman
claire@BeautyServe.net
A Labour MP has called for the regulation
of nail bars and the banning of MMA
monomers, following a recent complaint
from one of her constituents.
Milton Keynes South West
MP, Phyllis Starkey was
alerted to the problem of some
nail bars using MMA by a
reputable salon owner who
saw a number of customers
seeking advice after their nails
had been damaged by the use
of this substance at other
establishments in the area.
Methyl Methacrylate, known
as MMA, is a chemical
substance that is typically used
to make resins and plastics. It
was originally used in the nail
industry as a liquid monomer,
until a discovery in the 1970s
found it could cause harm to
the nail bed, as well as having
a number of other side effects,
including irritation to the eyes,
skin, nose and throat and could
even potentially cause damage
to the nervous system.
Unlike methyl methacrylate
monomer, methyl methacrylate
polymers were not associated
with these injuries.
Following the discovery MMA
was banned by the FDA in the
US, however the UK has been
slow to follow due to a lack of
complaints this side of the
pond. In fact, the only area of
the UK that has current
legislation in place to guard
against disreputable salons is
the London Boroughs.
Under the London Local
Authorities Act 1991, persons
administering ‘special
treatments’, which includes
manicures, must be registered
with their local authority in
order to continue offering
these services.
If any premises offering such
services within the London
boroughs are found to be
operating without a licence,
the Local Authority has the
right to prosecute the person
concerned with the conduct or
the management of the
premises.
On November 15th 2007, Dr
Starkey asked the Leader of
the Commons, Harriet
Harman, for a debate in
Parliament to discuss the
public health impact of using
Nail bars.
She said: “This issue is of
great importance to women in
my constituency and
throughout the country, and it
would be helpful to have a
debate about its public health
aspects as soon as possible.”
Star Nails
Spangles
Attitude
Ms Harman agreed, adding:
“There has indeed been a
proliferation of nail bars, and I
think that if there are public
health implications we need to
be confident that they are
being looked into.”
Dr Starkey has since been in
touch with the Secretary of
State for Health, Alan Johnson,
and proposes to introduce a
short piece of legislation in the
House of Commons on the
12th March 2008 to permit all
local authorities to regulate
nail bars in their area.
She explains: “This would
allow councils to insist on
Solglo
Bella Mani
As the publishers of the
industry’s only Code of
Practice for Nail Services,
Habia’s Deputy Chief
Executive Andrew Darby
commented: “Habia is
supportive of all nail
technicians having a nationally
recognised nail qualification at
the level of the services being
provided. We would prefer all
Local Authorities to support
implementation of the Habia
Nail Code of Practice, which
was put together by the
industry, rather than come up
with their own criteria. We
would be concerned at overly
bureaucratic regulation but are
generally supportive of moves
to raise the standards of nail
technicians and nail
businesses”.
Should Dr Starkey’s bill be
successful, it may take
anything from 12 months to
three years in order to
implement the changes.
If you have any information or
experiences that may help to
support Dr Starkey’s bill, then
please feel free to contact her
at phyllis.starkey@gmail.com
or email us at
thenailfile@BeautyServe.net.
United Beauty
shows
‘attitude’ at the
Clothes Show
United Beauty took centre
stage with their first ever
appearance at The Clothes
Show Live, in December
2007.
The main focus of the stand
was to promote two of the
company’s key brands:
Attitude® Professional Nail
Lacquer and Solglo®
Professional Spray Tanning,
whilst generating interest in
the nail extension training
courses.
With an estimated 190,000,
predominantly female,
frenzied shoppers visiting the
show, the United Beauty
stand caused quite a stir.
From the moment the NEC
doors opened, stand PK114
saw a constant flow of
curious shoppers snapping up
their United Beauty bargains.
The nail desk had a steadfast
queue of ladies waiting to
treat their weary bag-laden
hands to the perfect manicure
treat whilst the Solglo®
tanning area was non-stop tan
after tan.
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Techs raise £2k
for breast cancer
Backstage at one of the
most anticipated fashion
presentations of the Spring
2008 season, CND tended
to the hands of the world’s
most famous supermodels
as they were prepped to
walk for Marc Jacob’s
Louis Vuitton show.
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Inside this issue:
Business News ...........................................................................................3
French Manicures .................................................................................9
Step by Step: Sculpture with Form .......................13
Polish like a Professional ......................................................14
UK Nail Tech 2008 ........................................................................16
The Big Question ..............................................................................17
Tried & Tested: Nail Files ...................................................18
Winter Colours: Metallics ...................................................20
Coloured Acrylics & Gels ...................................................23
New Products Launches ......................................................32
Classified Adverts ............................................................................35
Training News .......................................................................................36
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Hayley and Debbie at the Nailathon.
Hayley Johnson and Debbie Barber of Synergy Spa in Middlesex have raised
£2,000 for Breast Cancer Care, by holding a 24-hour sponsored Nailathon.
The techs started work at 9am on Friday 5th October and worked right through the night, ending on
Saturday 6th October at 9am. Hayley and Debbie completed an impressive 42 sets of Bio Sculpture
Gel nails between them.
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NSI joins forces
with ABT
NSI Scotland has teamed
up with one of the fastest
growing trade
associations in the sector,
Associated Beauty
Therapists, to offer its nail
technician students free
ABT membership and
insurance.
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CND
springs
into
action
Jo Coates, Yorkshire Young Nails
Educator.
Every nail technician
needs insurance, although
there are many who don’t
have adequate cover, and
the initiative aims to
promote the service
throughout the industry.
Young Nails are pleased to
introduce Jo Coates as Young
Nails Educator for Yorkshire.
Owner of the Cloud 9 Health
& Beauty salon in
Bridlington, Jo joined the
Young Nails team of
educators to give her the
opportunity to share her
passion for the industry with
others.
“It’s great to see a training
provider investing in the
future of their clients and
emphasising the importance
of insurance in the early
stages of their career,” says
ABT Director Dave
Horton.
ABT aims to get more
leading training providers
and companies within the
industry to take advantage
of the scheme, and the
trade association can also
accredit courses free of
charge.
As the collection featured
the season’s hottest
accessories, meticulously
groomed hands were
required to show them off,
and no detail was
overlooked as CND’s
Amanda Fontanarrosa and
Lorraine Griffin attended
three production meetings,
where they and Marc finetuned 17 precise nail
colours.
• CND t: 0845 210 6060
Face for
Miss
England
face etc, York’s most advanced
aesthetic skin health clinic,
have sponsored and continue
to support Georgia Horsley,
the current Miss England.
Georgia, 20, of Malton in
North Yorkshire, won the
prestigious title in June, and
although she missed out at
December’s Miss World
pageant, she is still face etc’s
firm favourite.
Looking good and feeling
healthy are close to Georgia’s
heart - before winning the title
she hoped to pursue a career in
media make-up after earning a
place at Manchester
University.
• ABT t: 01789 773434
Blue is the colour . . .
The UK’s top fashion and celebrity publications have been joining
the Navy this winter, praising OPI’s Russian Navy Lacquer as the
must-have colour of the season.
“This enthusiasm for the nail
industry is furthered by
providing a good education
program to compliment the
excellent products,” says Jo.
Tatler called Russian Navy “the season’s sexiest shade”;
Cosmopolitan declared that, “Russian Navy replaces last winter’s
black as the chicest shade for fingers and toes”; and Grazia magazine
marked the shade as one of their ‘trend alerts,’ making the sultry
deep indigo colour an ideal accessory to winter’s sophisticated and
elegant trends.
• Young Nails
t: 01253 789729
Lena White Ltd, distributors of OPI products, have seen sales of
nearly 3,500 bottles since its launch in August 2007.
• OPI t: 01923 240010
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Louise joins the
[education zone]
The Butler did it!
Grafton International has appointed Louise
Drysdale as Education Coordinator following a
recent refurbishment to its facilities.
Louise brings with her a degree in Education Studies, and
experience of beauty therapy having worked in the industry
for three years with Dermalogica, Nailtiques, St Tropez,
Thalgo, Guinot, and Mavala.
The role of Education Coordinator involves representing the
[education zone], co-ordinating all Grafton International’s
training and welcoming and caring for guests during their
time with Grafton’s.
Commenting on her new role, Louise says: “I’m thrilled to
be joining such a dynamic team and playing a strong role in
further developing training within the industry.”
• Grafton International t: 01827 280 080
Louise Drysdale.
New roles for
UBP marketing
Nicola Palmer has been appointed Marketing Manager for United Beauty
Products Ltd.
The appointment recognises the achievements
made in developing UBP’s brands since
joining the company nearly two years ago.
Additions to the team include Donna Kemm
who joins in the role of Marketing
Communications Executive. Donna will be
working to develop the company’s
communications platforms, with initial
emphasis on improving our website.
Additionally, Stephanie Kirtley, who previously
worked as Graduate Trainee for UBP’s parent
company the Chemence Group, has joined the
United Beauty marketing department full-time
in the role of Marketing Assistant.
Guy Maddock has been appointed Marketing
Director for Chemence Limited and Decorative
Industries Limited.
• United Beauty t: 01536 463 350
Try SpaRitual for free
NSI have introduced Sample Sachets of their
SpaRitual Vegan and Multipurpose Chakra
Care products, designed so your clients and
try and products before purchasing full sizes.
The single dose packettes are a great tool for
generating sales and repeat business. Sachets
are available in all three 21 mineral bath
salts, Look Inside, Open your Eyes and Close
your Eyes, Affirming Scrub Masque,
Infinitely Loving Oil, Harmonizing Soak
Tonic and Instinctual Moisturizing Lotion.
Call NSI for your free sample.
• NSI t: 0808 202 0855
Linda collects her award
from GMTV’s Ben
Shepherd.
Linda Butler of
Just Nails in Poole
has won the
coveted Manicurist
of the Year title at
the 2007 British
Beauty and Spa
Awards.
On the qualities required
for the title, Linda said: “I
just try my best with
every client, whether it be
her first treatment or her
hundredth. I try to be as
professional as I can at all
times and always allow a
little extra time, just in
case.”
The Awards reward and
recognise innovation and
excellence throughout the
beauty and spa industry.
A Perfect
entrance
Perfect Nails have launched
Essie Cosmetics in
Knightsbridge’s most famous
department store, Harrods.
A grand selection of 75
different Essie nail polishes
and treatments can now be
found in the newly
refurbished Apothecary Hall,
situated on the ground floor
of the London landmark
store.
• Perfect Nails
t: 0844 800 9396
Accolade for Armor
Zoya’s Armor Top Coat, distributed by Supernail and Beauty, has
been named one of the ‘30 best beauty products of all time’ in
Stella magazine, the Sunday Telegraph’s weekly style
supplement.
Top nail tech Marian Newman praised Armor for its quick drying,
glossy finish and the fact that it contains UV inhibitors which
ensure that polish does not discolour after a few days of wear.
• Supernail Ltd t: 0208 752 1924
A class act
John Hauk, one of the most experienced competition nail
technicians in the world, teamed up with Lena White Ltd to
hold a series of competition classes.
Both John - who works exclusively with OPI products - and
the Lena White team of competition winning Educators
were on hand to guide technicians through two practical
classes, as well as
scoring nails at
the end of each
day and
presenting a
trophy to the
winners.
The Novice Class
was open to all
nail techs wishing
to enter their first
competition,
followed by the
Advanced Class
for experienced
competition nail
techs. Both
classes were be
held at the Lena
White Institute
Head Office in
Watford,
Hertfordshire.
• OPI
t: 01923 240010
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Winter 2008
Business News . . . Business News . . . Business News
Laura
learns
her ABT
All aboard!
The ever-growing nail bar portfolio of New York
City Nails has seen further expansion via their
recent partnership with Stena Line ferry routes.
With Stena Line investing £2 million refurbishing its Stena HSS
and expanding its popular Stena Plus lounge areas, the addition of
luxury services such as New York City Nails nail bar and neck and
shoulder massage in their treatment zone, sits perfectly with the
ethos of both companies.
OPI turn a shade
of nude . . .
The first route to offer a New York City nail bar kicks off in
February on the Belfast to Stranraer crossing.
Director Tiernan Lynch told The Nail File: “New York City nails
are delighted to be partnering Stena Line in this new venture. We
are confident that with the introduction of a New York City nail
bar on board the Belfast to Stranraer sailing that we can provide a
further affordable luxury service to the customer. We hope that
this will be the beginning of a long and mutually beneficial
relationship for both our companies.”
• New York City Nails t: 028 90590111
ABT’s Laura Farrow.
member of the ABT team,
joining the trade association
and insurance provider at their
head office in Warwickshire.
“I am really excited about
working with ABT,” says
Laura. “It’s such a fantastic
industry to a be a part of. I’m
looking forward to meeting
everyone at the shows later
this year, and chatting to all
the ABT clients.”
Laura joins the company from
£2 billion insurance provider
NFU Mutual, so certainly has
the right credentials to excel in
her new environment.
• ABT t: 01789 773434
Are you the best
Bio Sculpture
Gel tech?
Bio Sculpture Gel are holding their own competition,
aiming to show off technicians’ skills using the brand’s
products.
The competition will consist of three categories: Overlay
with gel finished one hand in French and one hand in Red,
Tip application with gel overlay finished one hand in
French and one hand in Red, and a Full set of Gel
Sculptures finished one hand in French and one hand in
Red.
The preliminary rounds will be held by each Distributor in
their area, with the winners from each area invited to Head
Office to compete in the final.
Application forms are available from Bio Sculpture
Distributors with dates and general rules and regulations.
Youngblood
fashions up!
Fashion make-up artist Peter
Coughlin has joined the
Youngblood team as national
make-up artist and brand
ambassador for the mineral
cosmetics range.
Peter began his training over
11 years ago and has since
worked for such brands as
Yves Saint Laurent, Molton
Brown, Biotherm, Laura
Mercier, Mac and Bobbi
Brown, to name but a few!
Working closely with salons
and clinics nationwide, Peter
will give training in use of
colour, application and
creating different looks - and
the benefits of using
Youngblood for both their skin
and business.
Peter will be holding a seminar
on Mineral Cosmetics at this
year’s BeautyUK event in
April.
• Youngblood Cosmetics
t: 01306 886425
• BeautyUK t: 01332 227698
• Bio Sculpture Gel t: 0845 331 2347
Picture courtesy of Channel 4’s How to Look Good Naked.
The Nails File’s favourite fashion TV show How
to Look Good Naked, presented by style guru
Gok Wan, recently featured OPI as being one of
the best nail products in the business!
With its hard wearing lacquers and divine range of colours, no girl
should feel naked wearing a lick of OPI - even if it’s the only
thing she’s wearing!
• OPI t: 01923 240010
Midlands’ nail event returns
Beauty UK 2008 takes place once again at the
NEC Birmingham this April, and will host the
second UK Nail Tech competition.
New branding for the
exhibition has been unveiled,
along with an impressive
line-up of seminars. Leading
membership associations
Associated Beauty Therapists
(ABT) and the Federation of
Holistic Therapists (FHT)
have confirmed their support
and have put together four
programmes of seminars.
Key names featuring in the
line-ups include
aromatherapist Penny Price,
Claire Haynes from the
International Dermal
Institute, HABIA chair Penny
Turvey, Gill Morris, Sunita
Passi, Andrew Sceats,
Jennifer Longmore and
Cheryl Cole, amongst others.
Says show director Gary
Hackett: “Following on from
the success of last year’s
event, BeautyUK 2008 gives
Midlands’ beauty buyers the
event they deserve. It will
showcase the leading brands
and exclusive show offers,
supported by one of the most
comprehensive Training
Congress’ with some of the
most influential speakers.
“Add to this the second UK
Nail Tech competition, and
BeautyUK promises to be a
key event in 2008’s beauty
and nails calendar.”
UK Nail Tech 2008 is
sponsored by Kinetics
Professional Nail Systems,
and is held in association
with The Nail File and
Guild News magazine. You
can find out more
information on page 16 of
this issue or online at
www.BeautyServe.com/Beauty
UK
Spice
up your
nails
Spice Girls Victoria
Beckham and Emma
Bunton can look
forward to perfectly
polished and preened
hands on their
forthcoming reunion
tour - thanks to Zoya
professional nail
lacquer.
Make-up artist Maria
Louise Featherstone,
who will be responsible
for ensuring both Posh
and Baby look their best,
has chosen a selection of
Zoya polishes as the
only polishes for her kit.
BeautyUK takes place on
Sunday 13th and Monday
14th April, with free entrance
available to nail technicians,
salon owners and managers,
beauty and complementary
therapists and final year
students.
Bright and fashionable
colours including Freia
(grey), Lola (neon pink),
Charisma (fuchsia) and
Roxy (purple glitter) will
grace Maria’s kit, as well
as Anchor and Armor to
ensure the girls’
manicures maintain their
spice throughout the
tour.
• BeautyUK Ticket Hotline
t: 01332 227698
• Supernail Ltd
t: 0208 752 1924
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Winter 2008
Ooh-la-la!
By
Claire Matthewman
claire@BeautyServe.net
Timeless, stylish and classically elegant, the French Manicure is one
fashion statement that everyone can wear - after all what other look
can take you smoothly from day job to dance floor? But whether
your clients prefer the traditional pink and whites, or go all out for
gothic black and white, one thing is for certain - this nail trend is
here to stay.
Nothing says ‘ooh-la-la’
quicker than a French
Manicure, but can the French
really take the credit for this
staple design of the Nail
Industry?
In short, nobody knows the
style’s true origins, there is
however much speculation
that Max Factor created the
style for the Fashionistas in
Paris, who were looking for a
clean yet polished look to
adorn their perfectly
moisturised hands. What is
known is that the term
‘Original French Manicure’
was first trademarked in
1978 by Orly founder, Jeff
Pink.
“The concept was conceived
while working with a
Hollywood producer. The
goal was to come up with a
nail colour to complement
movie stars’ wardrobes on
set. While in Paris at the
fashion shows, Jeff noticed
that the runway models used
white pencil under the tips of
their nails to achieve a clean,
natural look. Thus the
‘Original French Manicure’
was born and has since
become the most
sophisticated look in nail
fashion,” says Lauren
Bearman, PR and Marketing
Assistant for Grafton
International.
designs, as each decade
passes another generation of
nail techs leave their mark of
inspiration for others to
follow. Some of today’s
designs include the Chevron
French, Reverse French,
French Wave and Diagonal
French (see main image).
“There are various
techniques available for
updating the French look.
Backward is the new forward
at least when it comes to
nails and the Reverse French
Manicure is an edgier
version of the old classic,”
says Nic Coomber of Beauty
Concepts International.
“Dita Von Teese and many
top designers and fashion
photographers have been
requesting this Topsy Turvy
look for decades, as it
symbolises the cosmopolitan,
influential woman. Simply
paint the French on the halfmoon part of the nail taking
this down to the sidewall.
Use the polish corrector pen
to tidy up any excess on your
clients’ fingers,” adds Nic.
Alternatively, you can update
a French Manicure by
altering the shades to include
any colour of the client’s
choice. “For every dark
colour there’s a
complementary light colour,
which can be mixed and
matched,” comments Susan
Gerrard, Managing Director
of The Natural Nail
Company.
“For a ‘cappuccino-style’
French Manicure use
Expresso (a rich coffee) on
the tip and nutmeg (a pale
brown) for the over and
undercoat. For a more jazzy
look, we suggest using a
glitter polish for the tip
colour, or simply dot a small
amount in the middle of one
nail to give a jewelled
effect,” suggests Susan.
Style by
design
“The traditional French
Manicure is a style of
polishing the nails wherein
white is applied to the tips of
the fingernails, and the rest
of the nails are given a pink
or painted with sheer polish
that is coloured either pale
pink or light beige,” explains
Rene Lipsitz, of Bio
Sculpture.
Nails courtesy of Grafton International. Image courtesy of istock.
Since its conception, the
French Manicure has been
the subject of several
makeovers. From colours to
The Totally French Collection by Nubar at Palms Extra carries an
extensive collection of high gloss, fast drying and long lasting lacquers.
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Polished to
perfection
Despite carrying the
‘effortless’ tag, perfecting a
French Manicure takes skill
and time to practice - a good
eye and a steady hand can
mean the difference between a
perfectly polished pinkie or a
wobbly smile line.
Claire Lebrun, Beauty
Business Development
Manager for Aston &
Fincher, recommends: “Why
not get rid of the traditional
brush altogether? Instead, take
an eyeliner-sized brush and
paint on a fine line of the
white in a single stroke,
following the white of the nail
as closely as possible.
“Then, when this polish is
still wet, clean the brush in
nail polish remover before
running it along the near
edge of this white tip. This
will leave you with perfectly
even, accurate white tips,
ready to paint over the
whole nail in a sheer, pale
pink polish.”
Susan Gerrard adds: “Make
sure you seal the nail tip by
painting along the free edge.
This will not only protect
the nail itself, but will also
prolong the life of the
Manicure.
Make sure each coat is
touch-dry before you apply
the next one.”
The Totally French
Collection by Nubar at
Palms Extra carries an
extensive collection of High
gloss, Fast Drying and Long
Lasting lacquers to create
the perfect French
Manicure. The Collection
offers a variety of colours
with different tones and
finishes to complement all
skin types.
From the range of
Formaldehyde-, Tolueneand Phthalate (DBP)-free
products, choose between
the Foundation Base Coat,
fortified with Calcium, and
the Porcelain Natural Base
Coat, which has been
enhanced for strength and
durability. Both Nubar Base
Coats prevent staining and
provide excellent polish
retention results.
Use the Nubar White Tip to
achieve the desired smile
line. The ergonomically
designed bottles are an easy
shape to hold, together with
easy grip lid and high
quality brush for an accurate
and simple application.
Having allowed time for the
smile line to dry, select one
of the colours from the
Totally French Collection
which includes beige, peach,
pink and rose tones with a
variety of finishes - matt,
pearl, shimmer or gloss.
For a frosted pink finish,
Palms Extra recommends
Nubar’s Pink Bustier and
Blushing Bride. If your client
is looking for a lighter, more
natural shade of pink, try
Pink Sachet or Pink Cami.
For peachier tones, opt for
Mon Cheri, Gold Aura or
Nudité and for a more
natural finish you won’t go
wrong with Lady Lace or
NuNu. For a bolder look,
why not try the translucent
red Mon Amour or go for
something a little different
with Nubar’s pastel blue, Le
Bell.
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American; Snow White or
Vanilla Cream.
The SpaRitual Airy
Sopranos Suite 36-piece
display, distrubuted by
NSI UK, contains
everything you need to
paint a beautiful set of
French nails.
For an added extra to the
classic French Manicure
why not use Orly
Magnifique - a French
Manicure Top Coat with
optical brighteners and UV
protection for a durable,
quick drying, high shine
finish, or Pointe Blanche - a
classic bonding white tip but
with a precision application
brush.
For the pièce de resistance,
top off your French
Manicure with a coat of
Diamont Seal and Shine for
a long lasting finish.
Nubar’s nail lacquers can be
purchased individually or as
part of the Totally French
Collection. A selection of
colours is available within
the Trousseau Collection,
which is sold as a sevenpiece kit or an attractive 21piece retail stand.
Alternatively, the SpaRitual
Airy Sopranos Suite 36piece display, distributed by
NSI UK, contains
everything you need to paint
a beautiful set of French
nails. The display features
an array of pastel and sheer
SpaRitual nail lacquers, plus
two facings of French tips
and an ultra-white lacquer
with a special precision
brush for flawless French
Manicures.
Competition
Formula 3000
is OPI’s fastest
setting acrylic
system.
Available from Sweet
Squared, CND’s offerings
include Negligee and Cream
Puff to help achieve an
exaggerated and dramatic
French look. Or if it’s the
American Manicure your
clients are looking for, Beau
and Cream Puff gives a
softer looking French
Manicure.
The Natural Nail
Company has a wide range
of colours. While Jessica’s
French Twist Collection is
very popular, you can also
make up your own kit from
the wide selection of Jessica
French Manicure shades.
For those who opt for the
traditional French Manicure
there are over 15 sheer
colours and choice of three
white tip colours. For those
who want a funkier French
Manicure, there is a choice
of over 160 colours, which
can be mixed and matched.
After applying basecoat,
paint one coat of Jessica’s
Beautiful (a translucent pink)
over the entire nail. Then
paint the tip or ‘smile line’
with White Cap (a soft
white). Follow this with an
application of Diamonds
Dazzle Topcoat before
painting another coat of
Beautiful. Then, apply a coat
of Brilliance for a high gloss
shine and Quick Dry. This
gives a natural look while
keeping the nail protected.
United Beauty Products
also has a wide range of
French Manicure lacquers to
choose from, but if you
want to take the guesswork
out of matching colours the
handy manicure kits from
Attitude could be the
answer. Choose from
Orly’s French Manicure
Colours, available from
Grafton International,
include White Tips, Softest
White, Naked Ivory, Bare
Rose, Pink Nude, Beverley
Hills Plum and Sheer White
Tips.
Orly have a
selection of French
Manicure kits
which include
everything you need
to apply the perfect
manicure.
In addition, Orly has a
selection of French
Manicure kits, which
includes everything you
need to apply the perfect
manicure. Available in Rose,
Peach, Pink and Beige
tones, each kit contains two
French colours, 1⁄4 oz
Bonder, 1⁄4 oz In a Snap and
tip guides. A Beverly Hills
Kit is also available within
the range.
Alternatively, The Edge
French Manicure Kit is an
easy-to-use kit for creating a
beautiful French Manicure,
with fast-drying application
and a high gloss finish. The
French White is a soft
flattering shade of white,
while the French colour
gives the nail a natural flush
of colour. Finally the clear
topcoat seals and protects
the manicure for maximum
durability.
LCN’s selection of French
Manicure products,
available from Beauty
Concepts International,
will allow your clients to be
as safe or as wild as they
dare. For the typically
elegant French Manicure,
LCN FM 1, 2 and 3 have
been designed to create a
more natural look. For a
more defined look with
brighter whites try
combining LCN FC 1, 2
and 3, and for that
iridescent glow use LCN
FC 5, 6, 7.
For those of you who prefer
to airbrush your French
Manicure designs,
Salonserve’s airbrush
pump and gun can help you
to achieve the perfect look.
With a variety of inks
available you’re sure to
find a ‘French Manicure’
combination to suit every
client’s needs.
If it’s a liquid and powder
application you’re looking
for, OPI has a number of
acrylic systems designed
for your professional needs:
from the Competition
Formula 3000, which is
OPI’s fastest-setting system
to Clarité, which has a spa
formula for an odour-free
environment.
In particular, the Absolute
range is designed to work
wetter for a faster
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application and promises
bubble-free clarity.
Absolute Precision Colour
Powders are available in
seven flawless shades. Four
pinks, from translucent to
opaque, promise the most
flattering results on every
skin tone. Colours include
Perfect White; Crystal
Clear; Truly Natural;
Opaque Pink; Brilliant
Pink; Translucent Pink and
Makeover Pink.
Responding to every
brushstroke, Absolute glides
into place with a set time
that puts you in control of
the artistic details. The
product is self-contouring,
yet remarkably chase-free
for easy application, but
please bear in mind that new
Absolute cannot be
intermixed with original
Absolute products. Ask your
authorised OPI Distributor
for details.
If you prefer to work with
gels, Axxium from OPI has
the ease of application,
predictable results and
uncomplicated approach you
need to create beautiful
lightweight enhancements. It
delivers quick, shiny, durable
results over any type of
enhancement.
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Below: Jessica’s ‘Beautiful’
is a translucent pink,
making it ideal for French
manicures.
Above: CND’s offerings include
Negligee to help achieve an
exaggerated French look.
Below: The Edge French
Manicure Kit is an easy-to-use kit
for creating a beautiful French
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And if even faster finishing
is your goal, then new
Axxium No-Cleanse UV Top
Sealer is a ‘must-have’
product. Simply brush on and
in two minutes the UV cures
and the client is out the door
with no wiping needed.
The product range includes
Axxium Gel Base; Axxium
Clear Overlay Gel; Axxium
Luminous White Overlay
Gel; Axxium Sculpting Gels
and Axxium No-Cleanse UV
Top Sealer.
Alternatively, Bio Sculpture
Gel offers various different
French Finishes as well as
five different shades of Pearl
that make great alternative
French finishes. There is no
abrasive preparation, no
priming or dehydration and
very minimal buffing. It dries
instantly and keeps its colour
and shine long after applying.
There are over 90 different
colours to choose from.
Removing the gel is just as
easy and damage free as the
application.
Finally, Calgel from
Calbrook Cosmetics has a
selection of one-phase gels
available, including ‘French’,
clear and over 70 other
colours, which will allow you
to create both traditional and
funkier French Manicurestyle sets.
The Calgel system can be
used on the natural nails,
under and over artificial tips
and to create sculptures for
those that can’t wait to grow
their nails. There is no need
for primers or base gels and
it can be removed easily
with Calaway with no
damage to the natural nail if
removed and applied
correctly.
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Gels offer various
different French
Finishes as well
as five different
shades of Pearl.
Contact telephone numbers:
Aston & Fincher
0121 331 2000
Beauty Concepts International
0871 222 8070
Bio Sculpture Gel
0845 331 2347
Calbrook Cosmetics
0845 230 1087
Grafton International
0182 728 0080
Lena White Ltd / OPI
0192 324 0010
Natural Nail Company
0845 217 1360
Palms Extra
0800 252 172
Salonserve
0800 018 1171
Spa Ritual / NSI UK
0808 202 0855
Sweet Squared
0845 210 6060
The Edge
01256 840 840
United Beauty Products
0845 210 6060
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2 Nail Correction. Prepare
the form to ensure a snug
fit under the natural nail
free edge. If necessary, cut
the connecting edge of the
form deeper in order to fit
the natural nail free edge
properly.
3 Insert the form. Fill the
inner C-Curve of the
natural nail with the
extension form. Lift to
connect to the Upper Arch
of the natural nail and stick
the sides of the form to the
finger on either side. Side
view must form a
continuous curve. Shape
the Width using the
sculpture tweezers.
4 Offload enough Free Edge
Gel onto the form. Apply
the Free Edge gel from
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line. Create Free Edge
length and lower curve.
Cure for two minutes.
5 Upper Arch Layer. Use SGel to build a perfectly
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Remove the form.
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polish like a professional . . .polish like a professional . . .
Top tips!
1 Always clean the
neck of the polish
bottle after use to
give the closed
bottle a tight seal
and so prolonging
the life of your
polish.
2 Apply thin layers
building them up
to achieve the
desired colour,
thick coats only
mean a clumpy
and uneven finish.
3 Don’t over brush
the polish as this
makes it streak
and can cause air
bubbles in the
finished result.
4 Never shake your
polish bottle as
this adds bubbles
to the polish which
are then
transferred onto
the nail plate, roll
it between your
hands instead.
‘Squeaking’ the nail plate using
Protect Nail plate sanitiser and a
lint free nail wipe.
Polish
like a true
professional
Whilst applying
nail lacquer may
look easy,
achieving a perfect
and professional
finish is much
harder than it
looks. Here are a
few top United
Beauty tips on how
to create
beautifully
polished nails.
Squeaky
clean
It is essential that the nail
plate is clean from any
dust as any residue left on
the nail will mean that the
polish will not adhere and
it will give an uneven and
imperfect finish. This can
be done by ‘squeaking’
the nail plate, to do this
simply apply a nail plate
sanitiser and dehydrator
to a lint free nail wipe
and firmly wipe over the
nail plate.
Back to
base
Apply a base coat and
allow to dry. Using a base
coat is very important as
it prevents staining of the
natural nail and creates a
more effective surface for
the lacquer to glide over
and bond to.
1, 2, 3
Load your polish brush
with enough product to
cover the nail plate in three
strokes (one down the
middle and one either side)
without having to go back
in to the polish bottle to
add more as this will cause
streaking of the polish.
Apply your first coat of
polish making sure that it is
a thin even layer and is not
touching any soft tissue
surrounding the nail plate.
If you miss a small amount
of the nail plate do not try
to fill it in, if you do you
will create a thicker
amount of polish in that
area and it could look
uneven, your second coat
of polish will cover it.
Always use a base coat to prevent staining and create a better surface for
the nail lacquer to glide over and bond it.
Make sure you seal the
free edge of the nail plate
as this will promote the
life of the finished polish
and gives a more
professional finish.
Allow a few minutes and
then apply the second
layer of polish as above.
Allow the polish a few
moments to ‘settle’ then
apply a coat of top coat.
Use an orange wood
stick or a cotton bud
dipped in nail varnish
remover to clean any
areas where the polish
has touched the
surrounding soft tissue.
Lightly spritz the nails
with a drying product
such as Star Nails polish
dry. Do not spray too
close as it may mark the
surface of the polish and
will cause bubbles to
appear under the polish.
Warning!
Polish does not wear
well on clients with thin,
flexible nail plates as the
movement of the nail
plate causes the polish to
separate from the nail
plate surface and it then
chips off so if the client
requires a coloured
polish go for a paler,
iridescent colour.
If a client’s nails are in a
very bad condition use a
nail strengthener as a
base coat instead.
telephone:
0845 331 2347
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NAIL COMPETITION
UK nail tech 2008
The Midlands’ only professional nail competition returns this spring. UK Nail Tech 2008
takes place as part of BeautyUK at the NEC, Birmingham on Sunday 13th and Monday
14th April.
This year the event is sponsored by Kinetics Professional Nail Systems, along with Guild
News and The Nail File.
Once again, there are ten categories for you to enter, and with four competition sessions
you can enter up to five different categories.
Sponsored by
GuildNews
The categories are as follows:
Sunday AM
Top Techs - 21⁄2 hours
Salon Nail Challenge
Top Tech Tip & Overlay Gel
Top Tech Tip & Overlay Wrap
Top Tech Tip & Overlay Liquid & Powder
First introduced in 2007, the Top Tech categories
are designed for technicians who can competently
complete a set of competition nails in two hours
using their chosen system or discipline.
If you’re not comfortable with producing
‘competition standard’ nails but want to
showcase your salon work alongside your
peers, then Salon Nail Challenge is for you.
These categories allow you to compete against the
nail crème de la crème, and even if you’ve never
entered a professional competition before, the
Newcomers category gives you the chance to test
your skills under competition conditions.
The judges are looking for the perfect set of
salon nails. The beauty of this category is that
you can use a gel finisher on acrylics, plus oil,
base coats, top coats and polish dryers anything goes that you would use in a salon to
achieve your required look.
Sunday PM
Salon Nail Challenge
Monday AM
Top
Top
Top
Top
Tech
Tech
Tech
Tech
Sculpt
Newcomers - any system
Nail Art
Photographic
Monday PM
Salon Nail Art Challenge
Student Nail Challenge
Take your skills to the next level and prove it on
the circuit.
Photographic
The theme for this year’s Photographic category is
‘Wedding Belles’. Judges will be looking for best
‘cover shot’ which encapsulates this theme - so let
your imagination run wild! The winning image
will be featured in Guild News and The Nail File.
Salon Nail Art Challenge
Permanent Nail Art using coloured acrylics, gels
and glitters etc. You can use skills of
encapsulation, 3D or others but your design
must be deemed as commercially wearable.
Student Nail Art
Challenge - 21⁄2 hours
Just like the Salon challenge, the judges are
looking for the student who can produce the
perfect set of salon nails. Lecturers - will your
students be named the best in the UK?
Nails by International Kinetics Educator - Olga Jerohina
For more information telephone 01332 227698 or visit
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The BIG Question
How should I prepare
before entering a nail competition
Make sure you have all you need prior to the competition.
Pack your bag the night before and check again in the
morning to ensure you have not forgotten anything. You do
not have the time or need the stress of running around on
the day finding products from the stands. Make a list and
keep that for every time you enter. Ensure you read the
rules and set up your desk accordingly, as many people
lose marks on floor judging.
Denise Wright
Competition Director, UK
Nail Tech & Scottish Nail
Technician of the Year
I would always recommend you pre-register to guarantee
your place - make sure you know the registration
deadlines. Pre-registered or not, you need to arrive on time
as there will be a lot of people arriving all at once so get
there early! Book your parking spaces well in advance as
there are many exhibitors and visitors to the events and
parking spaces are usually always limited. Or make a
weekend of it and stay close by.
Think about your model. Look for someone that has long
straight fingers and long nail beds. Start manicuring the
cuticles and hands at least two weeks before the
competition.
Forget about ‘salon nails’, the nails you produce for a
competition must be seductive and pleasing to the eye and
not in the least bit practical!
Each nail must be exactly identical in shape and length. One
little trick to ensure that the length of the nails are consistent
is to hold the hands up palms facing you and make sure that
the visible tips of the nail are all equal. When creating the
smile line - whether you choose to give a deep smile line or a
straight smile line - they must be identical.
Adele Smith
United Beauty Trainer and
competition expert
If it’s your first time in the competition arena it’s worth
getting as much feedback as possible from other competitors.
Most people will happily share their knowledge; my view is
that a good competition needs as many entrants as possible
(there’s no fun coming first out of one!). So I would always
help and encourage anyone.
OPI Nail Technician, who
has been successful at both
the Scottish Nail Technician
of the Year and UK Nail Top
Tech competitions amongst
others
One final tip is to use pre-tailored tips (if the competition
rules allow) as you can save on tip preparation and buy
yourself more time. And always remember to keep calm and
not get worked up, competitions are a fun and worthwhile
experience!
As a competitor I spend a lot of time preparing. The day
before I make a list and check it about a hundred times
before I pack my box for the final time.
It’s the simple things like kit list that I was so shocked at:
amongst other things, a bin (metal lid with liner), also lamps
and an extension cable. Think about wrapping up in layers;
take a hot water bottle and flask of hot water to fill it. Be
prepared, you never know what you’re getting until you’re
there and then it’s too late.
I always pack more than I need just in case - you don’t want
to be left short in the middle of the competition.
For the Wrap category I recommend testing the fabric first
to make sure it has good clarity. Choose a good tip with a
high arch and make sure it fits your model’s nails perfectly.
Pick a high quality resin with a nice viscosity so it soaks
into the fabric well; I recommend Backscatchers Stikr as I
find it the best resin to work with. Use it with the Extreme
Glaze Dryer for an expertly smooth and even finish.
I take spare product too. What if something leaks, breaks or
jams...these are all things I’ve learnt the hard way.
Finding a good, patient model is one of the hardest things.
You are under enough pressure. A good model will have long
slender fingers, attractive hands, and long nail beds. Think
this way, if you were giving her hands and nails marks out of
10, what they would be? If the mark is low, don’t consider
them. My favourite model scrutinises the nail as I do them,
watches the time, and reminds me to pinch. She`d make a
great judge in fact.
Always pre register. A competition I was recently at in
Dublin almost had to turn away competitors who hadn’t
registered as the turn out was so high. Remember to book
accommodation and travel arrangements in advance and
confirm them.
Have a look for a competition workshop, know your faults
and work on them.
So, faults perfected, all products packed, model sorted,
remember to read the rules! The organisers want you to enter
so of course they’ll explain the rules. Look at the floor rules;
this is normally 10 extra points for things like: Client Record
card (filled in), bin and liner, light, sanitisation, tidy desk,
uniform, goggles, mask etc.
Finally, try and enjoy it. It is nerve wracking, you will
wonder why you are putting yourself through it, but the
experience will make you a better nail tech and the judge’s
feedback (you get your score sheet back afterwards) is
invaluable. Go for it. You won’t regret it.
Prepare your model. Not just by simply pre-manicuring the
nails but also mentally. Explain what she is to expect, it can
be a long day and there is normally a lot of waiting around,
especially when waiting for the finished nails to be judged.
When choosing a model, make sure that she has good healthy
hands and nails with no cuts or scratches. Also look out for
long nail beds with a good pink colour.
Make sure that you practice your polishing skills as
sometimes in preparation this can be overlooked, yet it is
something that will be judged on.
Again if you’re a novice try and get an inside view, see if
someone will use you for a model so you can see what it’s all
about before competing, also consider entering a salon nail
comp first. Here the judges are looking for a nail more like
the ones you do everyday, rather than the typical long, very
thin competition nail.
Belinda Price
Preparation is the key and your kit must be perfect, checking
that you have everything that you need several times just to
make sure you haven’t forgotten anything. Make sure you
have spares of each product you’re going to use and always
keep spare brushes just in case! I also recommend using a
fresh buffer on each nail to achieve an optimum glass-like
shine.
Elise Scholes
Finally analyse your previous score sheets, make notes and
practice your weaker points!
Competition winner and
Backscratchers technician
If you are interested in participating in forthcoming competitions, make
a note of the following dates:
UK Nail Tech 2008 13th & 14th April at the NEC, Birmingham
Scottish Nail Technician
of the Year 11th May at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
For more information telephone 01332 227698
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TRIED AND TESTED - Nail Files
There are times when a
nail tech needs to be both
stylish and practical - so
we’ve rounded up a
selection of the
glassiest nail files on
the market . . .
Product: NSI Crystal Files Collection
What they say: “The natural stone Mineral File comes contained
in a hygiene blue sleeve with cuticle pusher on the end - easy to
carry in your handbag without getting damaged! The file is perfect
for sealing the free edge of the natural nail, as it is so fine.”
What we say: “When faced with a split nail just a few minutes
before I was due to leave the house this file was a lifesaver - I just
popped it in my bag and then filed away the evidence in
the taxi. The result? Beautifully smooth nails and
most importantly... no snags in my tights!”
What they say: “Crystal Files present a great retail opportunity. The
files are made of hardened crystal glass and are suitable for natural nails
as well as nail enhancements. The Crystal Files are evenly and finely
roughened by machine,
making filing your nails
feel gentle and
effective, and the nail
edge left feeling
exceptionally smooth.”
What we say: “With a
cute cocktail design,
this file is a great lastminute gift idea that
will leave your
client’s nails looking
and feeling in tiptop condition.”
Trade price: £1.75
RRP: £3.99
Contact:
Beauty
Concepts
International 0871 222
8070
Trade Price:
£6.50 + VAT
RRP: £12.50
Contact: NSI 0500 131 009
Product: Leighton Denny Crystal Nail Files
Product: The Edge Hand Painted
Glass Files
What they say: “The Rolls Royce of nail
files, using the finest lead crystal
carefully treated to create the perfect
nail file. The Crystal Nail File doesn’t
traumatise the nail - it simply turns it
to dust.”
What they say: “The beautiful hand
painted Glass Nail Files can be used
on natural or artificial nails and are
washable - and everlasting!”
What we say: “With striking hand
painted designs from butterflies to
roses, as well as the dazzling
diamante files, there’s a design to suit
every taste. Files leave nails in tip-top
condition, with no splitting.”
Trade Price: £4.95 + VAT
Contact: The Edge - 01256 840 840
Product: Bohemia Treasures
Everlasting Crystal Nail Files
What they say: “Not only are Crystal
Nail Files aesthetically pleasing, they
also possess a number of beneficial
characteristics - such as resistance to
external force and impact, easy to
maintain filing surface and smooth
filing layer. Regular use of the File also
protects against chipping of nails!”
CRYSTAL FILES
COLLECTION
Product: Nail Tek Crystal Files
What they say: “Nail Tek’s Crystal
Files are available in Mini, Regular and
XL-sizes.
The Files are designed specifically for
natural nails - it seals and protects the
free edge as you file, and prevents
splitting and peeling.”
What we say: “Easy to use and
maintain hygiene, these files ensured
smooth filing - and came in a rainbow
array of styles and colours! The larger
Files were great to use on the soles of
the feet too.”
Trade Price: £1.99 to £5.99 (according
to size and style)
Contact: Bohemia Treasures - 01382
522 931
What we say: “The Mini version of
Nail Tek’s glass file is great for
smoothing down rough edges and
its dinky size means it will fit into
even the smallest of clutch bags,
making it the ideal gift for any
party girl.”
Contact: Alan Roy - 01959 565 616
What we say: “The File Kit comes
in a gorgeous white leather wallet,
perfect for keeping the precious
files safe on their travels! With
their minimalist design, the
files are stylish and create
great shape on the nail.”
Contact: Leighton Denny 0845 8620 515
Product: Palms Extra Salon Essentials
Glass Files
What they say: “An assortment of the
Glass Files, decorated with Swarovski
Crystals, can be used to create a
wonderfully smooth finish on both artificial
and natural nails.
The decorated files are perfect for handbags
and come packaged in their own protective
sleeves. Being incredibly easy to sanitise
and maintain, when they are looked after the
Glass Files prove to be incredibly durable
and long lasting!”
What we say: “Supplied in its own
protective sleeve to help keep it clean, this
nail file from Palms was great for turning
my raggedy-edged nails into smooth and
sleek specimens ready for any occasion.”
Trade Price: £8.75 + VAT
Contact: Palms Extra - 0800 252 172
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Silver Streak 15ml
Margarita 15ml
Purple Passion 15ml
Red Devil 15ml
Pink Lady 15ml
Candy Floss 15ml
Cosmopolitan15ml
Sangria 15ml
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Winter Colours . . . Winter Colours . . . Winter Colours . . .
Encounter the earthly
richness of IBD’s
Precious Metals collection,
for a rich, metallic inspired
palette that radiates warmth and
texture. Available from Grafton
International, colours include
Radium, Copper, Rose Gold,
Stainless Steel, 24K and Titanium.
Make ‘space’ in your colour collection for
Cosmo - Not Tonight Honey!, a pale gold touch
of sunshine from OPI.
As seen on the Fashion
Week catwalks of Behnaz
Sarafpour, Kai Kuhne and
Ashley Isham, this Hyde in
the Dark metallic anthracite
shade belongs to the CND
‘Imperial Anarchy’
collection, from Sweet
Squared.
Medal
Metallics
Give nails an Olympic touch with
this season’s hottest shades of
metallic bronze, silver and gold!
Discover Meteor, a
gorgeous metallic
golden glitter lacquer
from the Attitude®
Metallics collection,
available from United
Beauty Products.
Bring the house down with an array of fiery glitters,
including this Chocolate Martini shade, from Grafton
International’s ‘Night Fever’ Orly Manicure Miniatures
collection.
Metallics are huge this winter, but you
can expand your horizons with shades of
copper, steel and pewter as eye-catching
rivals to silver and gold - like this 2063
Copper shade from Bio Sculpture Gel.
Part of the Misa
Autumn/Winter
colour collection,
Disco Queen is a
glitter gold dance
fever polish, available
from NSI.
Go for glittering gold with Nubar’s
Heavy Glitter Gold, which can be
applied alone or over the colour of
your choice! For subtle hints team
with Supernatural Gold, or Golden
Glow for chunky glitter - all
available from Palms Extra.
Blast into orbit with the gold flair of
Giga Babe! Part of the Orly Manicure
Miniatures ‘Space Age Love’
collection, from Grafton International.
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Winter Colours . . . Winter Colours . . . Winter Colours . . .
Gold highlights will add drama and opulence
to any outfit - if real 18 karat is out of the
question, then go for pure decadence with 24
karat inspired golds, such as CND’s
Crowned, available from Sweet Squared.
Keep the New Year parties going all
year long with Toma’s Glitz & Glam
collection, from Mad Beauty. Flash is a
loud silver glitter, full of blue, pink and
gold multi-coloured sparkles; Streak is
a liquid silver in a bottle; Swish, a
molten gold colour is understated but
beautiful; and Dazzle is a loud, proud,
full-on gold glitter, eye catching and
expansive.
This Trixie shade from the Zoya
Extreme collection (available from
Supernail and Beauty) is a vivid
metallic silver - perfect for a bold
statement when nothing less than
space age glamour will do!
Crank up the volume with
heavy metal shade Hair
Band! This fab metallic
lacquer is part of the ‘Rock
On’ collection from Orly
Manicure Miniatures,
available from Grafton
International.
For total silver coverage,
act on instinct and choose
Impulsive Silver from
Nubar by Palms Extra.
Add a touch of colour
with Green Silver
Glitter, or even
chunky flakes over
colours with Silver
Spark.
Step into the
spotlight with
dazzling shade
Stars In My Eyes,
a glittering
spotlight silver
from OPI.
LCN’s Metallic collection depicts
a Nordic winter’s tale theme, with
colours such as this glimmering
glitter gold colour, inspired by
dark winter nights and glittering
ice. Available from Beauty
Concepts International.
A fantastic metallic shade whether you’re
in the suburbs or the salon, Misa’s Ghetto
Fabulous is a beautiful bronze polish
from NSI.
For more information on the products mentioned,
please call . . .
• Beauty Concepts International - 01273 837 302
• Bio Sculpture Gel - 0845 331 2347
Be daring and wear metallic
nail colours with attitude this
season! Shades such as the
eye-catching 2043 Silver
Glitter from Bio Sculpture
Gel are sure to draw in the
crowds.
• Grafton International - 01827 280 080
• Mad Beauty - 020 8958 0555
• NSI - 0500 131 009
• OPI / Lena White Ltd - 01923 240 010
• Palms Extra - 020 8466 0102
• Supernail and Beauty - 0800 111 6647
• Sweet Squared - 0845 210 6060
• United Beauty Products - 01536 463 350
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Spring into
colour
By
Sarah Dolman
sarah@BeautyServe.net
Don’t let the winter this side of Christmas be a bleak prospect - bold,
beautiful nails are the perfect accessory to brighten up the dull days and
nights, and with bright colours in vogue for the forthcoming season, there’s
no reason not to live life in colour!
Adding coloured acrylics or
gels to your treatment menu
needn’t just be for the
daring nail technicians
amongst you. Whether you
branch out into nail art or
simply choose to create
block colour nails or tips,
you can offer nails as
vibrant or as serene as you
wish.
maintenance way to enjoy
colour,” say LCN. “By
using a matching polish or a
clear topcoat they are easy
to maintain - and nails
always look great.”
Often it’s not just the clients
that need a little
encouragement to break
away from the classic
French. For some nail
technicians, nail art can
conjure up daunting visions
of complicated competitionlevel designs, when the
reality is far simpler - you
don’t have to be a technical
genius to get crafty with
colour.
“The same principles to
wearing the right colours of
clothes and make-up to
compliment a women’s
overall look also apply to
customising colours for the
nails,” say NSI. “Custom
blending allows you to offer
the ultimate nail
enhancement service.
Matching and
complimenting skin tones
are a great way to boost
your service ticket as clients
are willing to, and expect to
“Permanent colour finishes
are a convenient and low
Colour doesn’t have to be
complicated, and you can
accessorise nails with gems,
glass beads and glitter - the
options are infinite.
pay a little bit extra for this
premium service.”
Spring is an ideal time to
encourage clients to indulge
in something a little
different - the holiday
season is glinting on the
horizon and clients will
require low maintenance
nails that are guaranteed to
look great on holiday snaps.
The season also brings with
it a plethora of weddings,
parties and events, all of
which nails shouldn’t look
anything less than fabulous
for! Consider creating
designs to match outfits or
to convey a particular look.
The tricky part can be
encouraging clients to try
something different, but this
season provides nail techs
with a further helping hand ultra bright, bold colours
have been seen gracing the
Bio Sculpture Gel’s non-chip
gel nail colours, such as this
Princess Lilla shade, are
simple and easy to use.
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catwalks, and it won’t be
long before your clients will
want to follow suit...
“You will usually find that
clients will start off with
basic nail art, from a
coloured French tip or small
3D flower, and will become
more adventurous the more
often they return for
treatments,” says Tara
Oldham, Senior Trainer at
Lena White Ltd. “Wearing
coloured acrylics with really
innovative designs can
encourage others to try them,
as they can see how effective
they look on the nails.”
“Run a promotion or offer
on services using these
products so that people have
an incentive to try them,”
adds Tara. “I have always
found that once a client
ventures down the path of
experimenting with coloured
acrylics, the more ambitious
they want your designs to
become, so make sure that
you regularly update your
display and come up with
creative and eye catching
ideas to keep them keen.”
If you do decide to run
promotions on a particular
product or service, don’t
forget to keep stocked up on
the products you’ll need to
make the most of your
marketing. There’s nothing
worse than getting clients
through your door but
having nothing to offer
them!
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If expanding your horizons
is on your New Year agenda,
or you’re a seasoned colour
nail tech who wants to treat
your clients to some new
possibilities, read on for
details of some exciting new
products on the market...
Have fun and experiment
with Fusion Colour™ by
United Beauty Products to
concoct fabulous, unique
and colourful nail
extensions. The coloured
powders have all the
benefits of the Fusion™
range with the added
advantage of custom
blending, to match each of
your clients’ natural skin
tones.
Choose from two collections the Fusion Vibrant Collection
to create striking and solid
colour, as well as exciting nail
art, and which contains an
iridescent silver glitter that can
be added to any powder to
make your clients nails
sparkle. Alternatively the
Fusion Primary Collection
allows you to create perfectly
natural-looking nail
extensions.
NSI’s Balance
Colour Gels
offer endless
design
possibilities and
deep colour
intensity.
Bio Sculpture Gel’s non-chip
gel nail colours are simple and
easy to use with minimal
buffing required - and
available in over 100 beautiful
fashion colours, there is a
colour to suit every occasion
and design. Their new colours
for Spring 2008 hint to the
catwalk trends of neutrals,
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The TechNail
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NSI features
eight opaque
powders and
six translucent
powders with
shimmer.
fluorescents and super-brights,
with shades like Rose Peony, a
pretty pink; Bright Summer
Pink; and Princess Lilla, a
lovely lilac. Nails can be
lengthened with gel sculptures
that are strong and flexible,
and soaked off in 15 minutes
with no damage to the natural
nail.
Balance Colour Gels from NSI
offer endless design
possibilities, with 19
breathtaking colours available
in opaque and metallic shades.
The versatile UV gels offer the
same strength, adhesion and
control that technicians have
come to expect from the
Balance UV Gel System, and a
slightly thicker consistency
makes application quick and
easy, plus offering deeper
colour intensity for permanent
polish. Gels can be mixed or
layered for an unlimited
palette of colour options - so
you can create vibrant nail art,
two-tone French or striking
permanent polish to your
heart’s content.
NSI’s TechNail Colour Kit
allows you to customise
clients’ look, with the kit
featuring eight opaque
powders and six translucent
powders with shimmer that
can be mixed with any acrylic
powder or gel for added
dimension, as well as two
mixing jars, 30ct Platinum
Nail Forms and 4 fl.oz
Attraction liquid. Colours
include Glistening Mango,
Passionate Purple, Opal
Shimmer and Canary Yellow.
The OPI SparkleFX Pretty
Primaries collection, available
from Lena White Ltd, gives
nail technicians glimmering,
luminous, multi-dimensional
shades at their fingertips,
designed to transform acrylics
into glamourous artistry.
SparkleFX Pretty Primaries are
formulated with the same
consistency as OPI’s original
AbsoluteFX powders, allowing
nail technicians to work wetter
and enjoy the brushstrokes, or
to moderate the consistency by
using more or less liquid to
achieved a myriad of effects.
The collection features Radiant
RedFX, a dazzling red;
Brilliant BlueFX, a deep and
luminous blue; and Sunburst
YellowFX, a glistening warm
yellow; and promises acrylics
with long-lasting shimmer and
rich, dimensional colour.
Also available from OPI are
their Absolute Precision
Colour Powders, redefining
colour with seven impeccable
shades. Four pinks, from
translucent to opaque, promise
flattering results on every skin
tone, and new shade Truly
Natural offers a perfect
foundation for fast sets and
Special Offer
For any order
over £20
Smilegems are
giving a
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Apple Martini
and
Bluebarrytini
from the ibd
Coloured
Acrylic
Collection ‘Out
on the Town’.
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The EzFlow
Dare to be
Dazzling Kit
offers 15
colours to create
nails that dazzle
both day and
night.
The ibd
Coloured
Acrylic
Collection
‘Sweetie’ offers
a colour palette
inspired by all
things sweet!
bubble-free clarity.
Responding to every
brushstroke, Absolute glides
into place with a set time that
puts you in control of the
artistic details.
For clients that demand glam
nails that glimmer, shimmer
and shine, EzFlow’s advanced
formulas utilise state of the art
acrylic technology resulting in
a resilient product that delivers
durability as well as dazzle.
The EzFlow Carnival
Collection Kit gives you the
choice of fifteen jazzy colours
along with everything needed
for up-tempo nails that know
how to celebrate. The Dare to
be Dazzling Kit comes hot
from the dance floor, with
fifteen sparkling colours that
work synergistically with
EzFlow’s most innovative
acrylic formulas to create nails
that feel real, and dazzle both
day and night. Finally, the
Walk of Fame Kit comes with
a choice of fifteen Tinsel Town
glitter colours, plus everything
else you need to create nails
that are ready for their close
up.
Nubar, available from Palms
Extra, has added a line of UV
gels to their existing range,
offering nail techs a collection
of 53 different coloured gels,
including coloured gels Honey
Gold, Extreme Purple and
Silver Glitter to appeal to
those who want to make a
statement with their nails.
Let your imagination run
wild when planning nail art
designs with ibd’s
Coloured Acrylic
Collections, creating
amazing nails using
exhilarating shades of
neon, glitter and pastels.
Kits include Out on the
Town, with the names of
the powders within the
palette inspired by
delicious cocktails; and
Sweeties, inspired by all
things sweet!
Alternatively, add a
dramatic touch of colour
change with the Diva Gel
Polish Collection from ibd,
which can be applied over
natural nails or nail tips for
added strength, or to gel
nails to amplify the drama.
Use a full cover of polish
or choose to create an
individual divine design.
Colours include Paparazzi,
Pamper Me, Autograph and
Party Til Dawn.
Ibd’s Soak off Gel Polish is
one of their most
revolutionary products to
date, giving you and your
clients the flexibility they
desire. The Polish cures in
a matter of minutes and can
be removed effortlessly,
plus there is no
commitment as the colour
can be changed as often as
your clients like! Soak Off
Gel Polish can be applied
over both natural and
artificial nails by adding a
OPI’s SparkleFX Pretty
Primaries collection is designed
to transform acrylics into
glamourous artistry.
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thin coat and the Polish
strengthens the nail, promoting
growth to the natural nail
beneath. Brand new shades
include Hopeless Romantic,
Love Notes, Sweet Kisses and
First Date.
Calgel’s gel colours provide
opulent and sizzling colours for
sexy toes and fingers.
Calgel’s gel colours provide
opulent and sizzling colours
for sexy toes and fingers, in 80
different colour gels such as
orange, cool maroon, dark red,
very pink and light orange.
The ultimate ‘quick fix’ for
shabby nails, the Calgel
Everlasting Polish is a longlasting colour gel overlay,
which lasts for over six weeks
on toes and four weeks on
fingers, with no fear of
smudging!
The system uses an overlay
which doesn’t require another
gel for sculpting, or any kind
of base coat, which means you
can achieve long-lasting nail
colour ultra quick! Nail
preparation is vital to ensure
the perfect lasting pedicure or
manicure - after nails are
prepared the Calgel overlay is
applied to the nail plate, and
then activated under a UVA
lamp. Calgel also has a big
celebrity following, including
Hollywood actress Thandie
Newton, who claims that:
“Calgel is indestructible, and
has changed the course of my
nails for ever!”
The Ultima
Coloured
Acrylic System
from LCN is a
high quality
liquid powder
system for a
vivid new
dimension to
working with
acrylic.
The Ultima Coloured Acrylic
System from LCN is a high
quality liquid powder system
that gives easy application,
flexibility and long-lasting
wear. To add excitement and
shimmering changes from the
norm, the range includes
twenty coloured acrylic shades
to add a new vivid dimension
to working with acrylic.
Nails can be sculptured or
overlaid with a full colour
instead of additional coloured
finishes, and glittering facets
added to the nails with inlays
of colour to suit the mood or
occasion, as well as 3D nail art
for fun and noticeable nails.
Shades include Pure Green,
Fuchsia Powder, Electric Blue,
Copper Shimmer and
Aquamarine.
LCN’s FM
Colour range
has a range of
24 colour
opaque gels for
vibrant fingers
and toes.
LCN’s Glaze Gels are a coordinated assortment of light
cured special effect gels with a
consistency that allows perfect
modelling of the fingernail,
preventing the gel from
running into the nail furrow.
The range has ten shimmering
colours and a clear top coat for
personalised designs. LCN’s
FM Colour range also has a
selection of 24 opaque colour
gels for vibrant fingers and
toes, plus the FM Glitter
collection, a range of ten
opaque glitters for nail art
designs or modelling over the
whole nail.
The Edge’s Coloured Powders are ideal for creating
special effects or 3D nail art.
Finally, The Edge’s Acrylic
Coloured Powders are
fabulous colours, ideal for
creating special effects or 3D
nail art - and their Coloured
UV Gels come in 10 opaque
colours, easy to use and ideal
for full nail coverage, colour
tip or nail art.
Coloured acrylics and gels take your
fancy but not sure which system to train
in? Tara Oldham, Senior Trainer at Lena
White Ltd, gives her advice on choosing
between the two systems....
L & P (Acrylic)
“This is the most commonly applied nail enhancement
due to the fact that it is strong, durable and can be used
to create shape on flat, problem nails. It is especially
good for nail biters due to its superior adhesion
qualities (although this may vary in different brands)
and is ideal for sculpting or forming a free edge without
using a tip.
Acrylic is the ideal enhancement to train with if you
only want to do one system as the versatility of it
allows you to treat most clients that walk through your
door. It is great for tip and overlay, sculpting and even
natural nail overlays for strengthening.
The downside is it is probably the hardest system to
master and requires practice, patience and dedication to
perfect. A good training course that is spread out over a
period of time to allow you to practice is essential, as is
choosing a good brand of acrylic to work with.”
Gel
“Compared to the other types of enhancement systems
available today, gel is a relative newcomer. It is still an
acrylate-based product just like acrylic and resin
systems, but is in a pre-mixed format. The application
of gels is really very dependent on the brand as some
require a brush on technique and others use a gentler
gliding technique.
Gel is not always suitable for all types of clients, for
example, some gels can peel off oily nail plates. What’s
more, gel may not be suitable for extending the nails of
extreme nail biters, for whom the strength of acrylic
may be more effective. Any clients with flat or ski jump
shape nails will need to have an extension constructed
to give their nail the correct arched shape and gel can
be difficult to build with.
Gel application is much simpler that acrylic and is a
good enhancement system to progress to from natural
nail care. Enhancement application involves a thorough
knowledge and understanding of the natural nail as the
risk of causing damage to the natural nail in the
application of enhancements is greater than the risks
involved in natural nail manicure procedures.
Like any acrylic course, make sure that your gel course
allows you enough time to build up your skills slowly
and learn the different techniques at a pace that enables
you to master them better.”
Contact telephone numbers:
Bio Sculpture Gel
0845 331 2347
Calgel
0845 230 1087
EzFlow
0845 330 0840
ibd
01827 280 080
LCN
0871 222 8070
Lena White Ltd
01923 240 010
NSI
Palms Extra
0500 131 009
0800 252 172
The Edge Nail and Beauty Ltd
01256 840 840
United Beauty Products
01536 463 350
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New Products . . . New Products . . . New Products . . .
Awake from winter
SpaRitual has introduced the Awakened
colour collection for Spring 2008.
CND’s new Imperial Anarchy
collection has made its debut on the
Fashion Week catwalks of New York
and London - and is now available
for nail techs to showcase in their
own salons.
Flirty shades of red, burgundy and
pink dominate the collection which
features six new DBP, Toluene and
Formaldehyde free shades:
Paradigm Shift, a sheer
creamy nude; Epiphany,
a soft petal pink;
Plugged In, a vivid
flamingo pink; Alive, a
fiery tangerine; Aroused,
a classic red; and
Mindful, a deep berry.
“Beauty of the now is deliberate and
not matching,” say CND. “Richly
polished nails and matte clean skin
are complemented by either dark
sophisticated eye make-up or red
lips. The way to show off hands this
winter is with almond shaped nails
drenched in velvety colours of
pewter, plum and deep red.”
• NSI t: 0808 202 0855
Goodbye odours!
Snippet
Nails
that are
En Vogue
The product is odourless,
non-porous, non
yellowing, and contains
no harsh chemicals, and
cures within two minutes
under a UV light.
• Professional Nail
Perfection t: 01494
485909
The collection features Crowned, a
vintage copper metallic; House of
Rebels, a brick red crème; Crimson
Uprising, a shimmery crimson;
Regal Revenge, deep fuchsia crème;
Hyde in the Dark, a metallic
anthracite; and Rock Royalty, a dark
purple crème.
• Sweet Squared t: 0845 210 6060
En Vogue is a nail brand
newly launched to the
UK by Professional Nail
Perfection, offering a
comprehensive gel range.
Originally formed in
Canada in 1995, En
Vogue is aimed at salons
and nail bars with
training available for
beginners through to
conversion courses for
existing techs.
Anarchy for CND
IBD launch Soak
Off Gel Polish
The new OPI Clarité Odour &
Tack Free System, available
from Lena White Ltd, is a
unique approach to sculptured
nails.
The Clarité Liquid Monomer
is the culmination of years of
research and development, and
has virtually no evaporation,
allowing salons to offer odourfree sculptured nail services.
Exceptional working
properties deliver maximum
sculpting control with minimal
filing, and the three-way antiyellowing system keeps
colours true. It is also MMAfree.
The super-fine Polymer
Powder has been formulated
for smooth sculpting and an
even smoother finish, and is
available in four colours for
stunning pinks and whites and
custom colour effects.
With Soak Off Gel Polish there is no
commitment, change the colour as often as you
like! This polish will not chip, peel, flake or
smudge and can last up to eight to 10 weeks.
Soak off Gel Polish can be applied over both
natural and artificial nails by just adding a thin
coat. Soak Off Polish strengthens the nail which
in turn can promote growth to the natural nail
beneath.
• Pinks Academy t: 01332 204
804
The Soak off Polishes are available in 12 brand
new IBD shades.
• Grafton International t: 01827 280 080
Two new GiGi paraffin waxes have been launched this winter Spiced Pumpkin and Cinnamon Apple.
• Lena White Ltd t: 01923 240
010
Spiced Pumpkin Paraffin wax is packed full of Vitamin E and
Pumpkin extract which acts as a natural antioxidant, providing
natural nourishing benefits, whilst healing dry winter skin and
soothing muscle aches. Cinnamon Apple is sure to soothe those
wicked winter skin worries.
When GiGi Paraffin wax treatments are used in a Paraffin bath,
the results can be extremely deeply
penetrating, revitalising and
moisturising.
Pinks Academy’s Organic range
of Manicure and Pedicure
products have been made entirely
from natural ingredients, blended
by hand in England and have
been individually certified by the
Organic Farmers and Growers
Association.
The Organic Pedicure includes
Crystal Foot Soak, Rock Salt Foot
Scrub, Foot Balm and Massage
Oil, and mixes Himalayan
minerals and rock crystals with
the revitalising scents of
peppermint and eucalyptus.
The Gel Polish wipes right off without damaging
the natural nail.
Spice things up
Pinks go organic
The Organic Manicure range
includes Hand Soak, Hand
Exfoliant, Hand Balm, Cuticle Oil
and Massage Oil with exotic
scents of ylang ylang, neroli and
sweet orange.
When it’s time to change your polish it’s just so
easy - soak nails in Soak Off Remover for 10
minutes.
• Grafton International t:
01827 280 080
Imagine . . .
The only limit to great nail design is your imagination - so
spring into action with LCN’s new Imagination trend of
polishes!
Inspired by lighter evenings and soft spring days, Imagination
captures new blooms and a fresh, natural, light and carefree
style for the soft shades of the Spring 2008 collection.
The new trend colours include Restful Violet, Fresh Orange, Hot
Pink and Light Rose (pictured).
• BCI t: 0871 222 8070
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New Products . . . New Products . . . New Products . . .
Refill
and go
Paradise nails
Move
over to
the
Dark Side
Glaze’n’Go, the popular UV
sealant from NSI, is now available
in a 4oz refill size, in addition to
the usual 15ml - perfect for the
busy salon environment!
Whether you’re looking to
make a statement or leave a
little to the imagination, the
new Dark Side of the Moon
collection from Jessica will
have your clients wishing on a
star for their next treatment!
The tack free UV sealant creates a
long lasting, scratch resistant gloss
shine, reducing filling and buffing
time - and the brush-on applicator
makes it easy to use over any
enhancement system.
• NSI t: 0808 202 0855
Play
safe!
Files and abrasives
just got safer with new
Mundo File & Abrasive
Disinfectant Spray, the
latest addition to their
comprehensive range of
salon hygiene products.
Available in a
convenient 250ml
spray bottle and cost
effective two-litre
refill, the Spray
provides effective
bactericidal,
fungicidal and
viricidal action,
ensuring your files and
abrasives are thoroughly
sanitised in between
clients.
• Mundo Professional t:
0113 258 5540
Let the mysterious and sultry
colours transform cold winter
nights, with intriguing deep
blues and eye-catching greys.
If vibrant, jewel-like nail colour is your thing this season, then you’ll find paradise in Zoya’s new
Spring 2008 collection, Utopia.
An oasis of six rich, metallic colours, Utopia is the perfect antidote to rainy spring days. There are two
shades of green, Irene and Akyra; fans of pinks and reds will be delighted with Tama and Kamilah;
and for regal purples and golds, there is Juno and Austine.
The Utopia collection features Zoya’s healthy nail lacquer formula, which is free of harmful industrial
chemicals toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate (DBP), making it safe for use by everyone.
The collection includes
Constellation, in burgundy;
Midnight Moonlight, a
midnight blue; Milky Way,
navy; Mystery, a shimmery
grey; Solar Eclipse in royal
blue; and Starlight Starbright,
a charcoal grey.
• Natural Nail Company t:
020 8381 7793
• Supernail and Beauty t: 020 8752 1924
Love L’Amour!
Get ’em out!
Bring excitement, glamour and passion to your Valentines
Day with the sensual, vibrant new colour collection from
Risqué.
After long winter months of being tucked away in socks and
boots, you can now encourage clients to resume their foot
care routines with the Palms Extra Pedicure Collection.
Risqué’s L’Amour collection unites love, passion and
romance with a stunning combination of red-hot tones to
arouse the romantic and sensual spirit in every woman.
Combining invigorating aromas with nourishing essential oils,
clients will all want to indulge in some pedicure pampering!
The five red tones are Carmin, an intense red-wine shade;
Rubi, a sparkling, brilliant red; Gabriela, a creamy and
dense red; Shock, a vibrant and sensual red; and Desejo, a
bright, spiced red.
• Cocota t: 0208 823 0710
The range includes Chamomile and Lemongrass Foot Soak,
Orange and Wheatgerm Oil Scrub,
Chamomile Foot Mask, Lemongrass
and Rice Bran Oil Leg and
Foot Balm, Lemongrass
Heel Softening Balm and
Almond or Vitamin
Enriched Optima
Cuticle Oil.
• Palms Extra t: 0800
252 172
Miniatures
on parade
With a total of 48 shades, the Orly Manicure
Miniatures collection now includes everything
from the classic crèmes to dazzling glitters.
The initial 24 Mini colours join the 24 brand
new shades within a new, visually attractive and
compact countertop display with three each of
the complete line of 48 shades, for a total of 144
mini bottles.
The Orly branded stainless steel display encases
each coloured bottle in their own individual
columns, all of which are labelled with the name
of that polish, allowing clear identification of
each of the Mini shades.
• Grafton International t: 01827 280 080
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Let it go
Let It Go Callus remover is new from SpaRitual, and helps
remove unwanted calluses instantly with a highly concentrated
formula. Natural fruit AHA and anti-oxidant green tea extract
work to remove calluses while aloe, tea tree oil and sugar cane
extract balance and soothe skin. Skin is left soft and smooth.
• NSI t: 0808 202 085
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Tee-ing off!
Get bonding
New OPI Microbond Gel is a true enhancement system developed for
extending the natural nail through either a tip and overlay method or by using
sculpting techniques.
The gel is easy to use with no mixing involved, and glides into place using a
feather light touch for effortless sculpts and overlays. Exceptional adhesion
qualities ensure strong, durable and lift free enhancements plus a weightless,
natural feel - and
its high shine is
bonded to the
nails for lasting
radiance.
Available in four
shades for custom
colour
opportunities,
these are Gentle
White, Perfectly
Natural, Pink
Whisper and
Clear Glaze.
• Lena White Ltd
t: 01923 240
010
NSI UK Ltd has announced the arrival of their new fitted T-Shirts, available in three colours -White,
Black and Pink in sizes Small through to XX-Large.
The T-shirts are a great way for you to show your clients that you use the NSI brand, and ideal to add
some funky style to your salon uniform.
• NSI t: 0500 131 009
Over the edge
The new Free Edge Gel from Bio
Sculpture offers nail techs the
choice of a much stronger and rigid
Gel Extension, for those clients
preferring rock solid nails.
Creating strong, solid sculptures
with the Free Edge Gel is quick
and easy and offers a natural finish.
The name of the gel derives from
the natural white finish of the free
edge, which resembles the human
nail once cured under UV light.
The Gel is available in 4g, 10g and
25g sizes.
It’s so Cuti
• Bio Sculpture t: 0845 331 2347
SpaRitual’s top selling elixir for cuticle care - CutiCocktail - is now available as a 4oz Professional
Eco Size with easy refill top.
Cuti-Cocktail nail and cuticle oil is a soothing
formula that penetrates the nail matrix to
condition cuticles and promote healthy nail
growth.
On display
Containing Evening Primrose, Grape Seed
and Aloe oils, as well as natural
antioxidants, it is scented with Ginger
and Fuji Apple.
The new Nailtiques Cuticle and Hand
Conditioner retail display is now
available.
• NSI t: 0808 202 0855
This point of sale display is ideal to sit
on a till point or in any retail area, and
is a great tool to assist with aftercare
sales following a Nailtiques Manicure
or Pedicure.
The crisp white display stand with a
floral print and high gloss finish
securely holds ten 1oz travel
size products.
• Grafton International
t: 01827 280 080
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Improve your Performance
CND have launched the Performance Tip, described as their thinnest ever
tip.
Available in Natural and White, the tips have no contact area, are ultra thin,
with no blending required meaning shorter service time. Performance Tips
are available in trays of 100 or 360 plus a 50 pack refill pack.
• CND t: 0113 216 2994
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New Products . . . New Products . . . New Products . . .
Give clients an Ultima!
Keep an open mind
Gently and effectively exfoliate, moisturise
and soothe client’s skin with Spa Ritual’s
newest permanent product, the Open
Minded Organic Sugar Scrub, available
from NSI.
Enriched with French Lavender and Organic
Certified Sugar, the Scrub is bio-degradable,
environmentally friendly, and free from
parabens, synthetic fragrances and dyes, and
petroleum derivatives - meeting the current
strong demand for Organic products.
The Scrub offers greater exfoliation than the
more gentle Affirming Scrub Masque, and is
available in 7.7oz retail and 16oz and 64oz
professional sizes.
• NSI - 0808 202 0855
Expand your horizons with Ultima Acrylic - the new liquid
and powder system from LCN.
A high-end, top quality liquid and powder system, Ultima is
easy to use, with excellent flexibility and adhesion, meaning
no need for a bonding agent. Acid-free Bond is available for
problematic clients, however!
Ultima Acrylic also comes in 20 bright coloured powders for
endless design possibilities.
• BCI t: 0871 222 8070
Treat feet
Industry statistics show that more than 80 percent of the
population has some type of foot complaint - ill-fitting shoes,
sweat, heat, moisture and friction can all lead to many
common foot problems.
With this in mind, foot care shouldn’t stop with a pedicure feet need daily care!
The new Feet by OPI collection, available from Lena White
Ltd, is at hand to help address the key foot issues of both men
and women, in a product range designed specifically for daily
foot hygiene.
The range includes Double Coverage™ to treat foot blisters
caused by friction, Callus Therapy, Powder Protection™ for
foot wetness and odour, Nail Recovery™ for unsightly
toenails and Nail Strengthener™ for weak, injured or abused
toenails.
WIN
PINKS ORGANIC MANICURE
AND PEDICURE KITS!
Pinks Boutique have launched their new Pinks Organic range of Manicure and Pedicure
products, and to celebrate they are offering 10 lucky readers the chance to win a set of
Manicure or Pedicure products worth £75!
The range is made entirely from natural ingredients, blended by hand in England. The
Organic Manicure range includes Hand Soak, Hand Exfoliant, Hand Balm, Cuticle Oil
and Massage Oil, with exotic scents of ylang ylang, neroli and sweet orange to evoke the
sensual aromas of the Indonesian islands.
Inspired by the Himalayas, the Organic
Pedicure range includes Crystal Foot Soak,
Rock Salt Foot Scrub, Cuticle Oil, Foot Balm
and Massage Oil, mixing Himalayan minerals
and rock crystals with the revitalising scents
of peppermint and eucalyptus.
• Lena White Ltd t: 01923 240 010
Cause a Scentsation
Drench dry winter skin with CND’s
new Scentsations™ range, featuring
spicy and sweet Black Currant & Fig
hand and body lotion - infused with
vitamins A, E and Aloe Vera - and
Black Currant & Fig hand and body
scrub.
The lotion is available in 8.3 fl. oz.
Pump bottles or a 30 pack of 1⁄2 fl. oz.
bottles, ideal for clients to sample - or
to take away as a client thank you gift,
and the scrub in 7oz jars (pictured).
SolarOil, the winter skin and nail
saver, is also back in adorable mini 1⁄8
fl. oz. bottles, available in a pack of
40.
• Sweet Squared t: 0845 210 6060
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February. Don’t forget to
include you full name,
address, telephone number
and email address.
For more information on the
Pinks Boutique ranges visit
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New Products . . . New Products . . . New Products . . .
Winter wardrobe
Bio Sculpture Gel’s
new winter colours
will complement
any winter
wardrobe.
Albany Indulgence
is a matt dark
chocolate brown,
Mulberry is well,
mulberry, and
Denim is the colour
you can wear all
year around.
The new colours are
available in 4g and
10g Gel as well as
varnish.
• Bio Sculpture t:
0845 331 2347
Sweetheart
sweethands
Get ready to be someone’s Sweetheart this
February with OPI’s loveliest offers yet!
For Valentines Day, why not both have nails to
envy with a free Matte Nail Envy with every
Original Nail Envy. Both are formulated with
hydrolysed Protein and calcium to help nails grow
harder, longer and stronger.
Alternatively, ensure that the one you love has the
most gorgeous nails and cuticles possible with
OPI’s cuticle oil and cuticle oil pen pack - rich in
therapeutic skin loving Avocado oil and super
antioxidant Tocotrienol.
Finally, kiss and make-up with a free cosmetic bag
with every purchase of OPI nail lacquer in
Princesses Rule and Strawberry Margarita - sure to
make the day of your someone special!
• Lena White Ltd t: 01923 240 010
Fresh as a daisy
A right Royal brush
Give tired feet a wake up
call with new Refresh from
Pedicure by OPI - a cooling
foot gel with invigorating
Botanical extracts.
The new No 8 Round Royal Precision Brush from NSI has been ergonomically designed
for perfect balance and comfort.
The vented cap offers protection for the brush during storage and travel. Use the brush with or without the cap on the
end depending on your desired comfort level.
Made from pure Kolinsky sable hair, the brush always returns to a perfect point making it great for detail work and
perfecting the smile line with precise product control and placement.
• NSI t: 0500 131 009
Refresh is formulated with
anti-oxidants, Rosemary and
Lavender Extracts to purify
and tone, Japanese Green Tea
and Samphira Extracts to
soothe, and Avocado Lipid
Complex and Menthol to leave
skin feeling fresh and
revitalised.
A great finishing touch to any
pedicure service or for clients to
use at home to keep feet feeling
and looking fit!
• Lena White Ltd t: 01923 240 010
Pop ’til you drop
If you ever thought you couldn’t do nails using liquid and powder... well now you can!
Pop Its, a new and revolutionary method of dual system form application is now available
from Sweet Squared - and endorsed by Gigi Rouse.
Pop Its can be used with any liquid and powder system for a complete full set of sculpted nails
or tip and overlay in just 35 minutes, with no corner cutting on prep!
• Sweet Squared t: 0845 210 6060
The Elixir of nails
Designed especially for the manicure service table, SpaRitual’s Nail Elixir Pro-Pack is a neat
lightweight tray which houses six of the brand’s top vegan elixirs formulated to treat every type of nail
condition.
The Pro-Pack contains one each of the following 0.5oz Elixirs Cuti-Clean - a
Cuticle and Stain Remover, Cuti-Cocktail- Nail
& Cuticle Oil, Protein Boost - Nail
Fortifier with protein, Nutri-Thick Nail Builder with calcium,
Lacquer Lock - Rubberized
Basecoat, and Tout de Suite Quick Dry Topcoat.
• NSI t: 0808 202 0855
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Training News . . . Training News . . . Training News
University challenge!
Purex joins the Elite
NSI UK Educators and
Distributors went back to
school recently for an
intensive, hands on two
day training event at the
NSI Training Academy
in Manchester.
Loughborough College’s new ‘Elite Beauty Academy’ is now fully
operational, and to promote health and safety, their trainee Nail Techs are
protected by sleek Purex Nail Stations.
Mel Cornish, Elite Professional’s Beauty and Complementary Therapist,
said: “At Elite Professional we only provide healthy options for nail
enhancements, and the Purex Nail Station you receive a treatment on is the
latest technology. Its unique extraction method draws away the dust and
fumes given off by some nail products to protect the health of our students.”
Training was conducted
by Rise’ Carter, National
Director of Sales and
Education for NSI USA;
Mandy Rainford-Jones,
Head of Training for NSI
UK and competitor in
the world-wide nail
competition circuit; and
Denise Wright, 13 times
UK competition winner
and international judge.
The objective for the
training was to continue
to raise the level of
education and technical
skills, gain a fuller
understanding of NSI
products and how to
compete in the
marketplace. It was also
a chance to learn new
skills, brush up on old
ones and achieve higher
goals.
Fantastic new facilities have enabled Elite to offer a range of hair, beauty,
complementary therapy and Nail Bar services, complemented by
experienced staff. Treatments are offered in line with the part of the
curriculum currently being taught, and offers clients reduced price taster
sessions, whilst giving students the opportunity to practise their treatments
and customer care skills.
The Purex Nail Station at Elite Beauty Academy.
NSI UK educators and distributors head back to school.
Habia head to Malta
Warrington students
triumphant
Students from Warrington Collegiate had a
triumphant visit to the National Nail
Competition held in Manchester in the Autumn.
The competitors were on the Level 3 Nail
Services course at the college and had only been
studying for five weeks when they competed.
The most successful students was Danielle
Davidson Dyer who achieved 1st place in the
Student Tip and Overlay category using acrylic.
Other successful Warrington students included
Joanne Bullock (2nd in Showcase Nail Art),
Kirsty Smith (7th in Showcase Nail Art and 3rd
Habia delegates at the International Conference in Malta.
Delegates from Habia found
themselves special guests at
Malta’s House of
Representatives after visiting
the Mediterranean island to
take part in the organisation’s
5th International Conference.
Extra training comes to
a town near you
Palms Extra have announced the opening of two new Regional
Training Centres for their Professional enhancement systems.
Two Trainers for the West Midlands and South West of
England areas began training in the New Year, whilst two
further Trainers for the Leeds and East Midlands areas are
being lined up.
Training is available on all Palms Extra Professional systems,
for complete beginners or conversion courses for those already
qualified. Sales and Marketing Manager Alison Reeve said:
“We strongly believe in the importance of a structured
education system, which we’ve worked hard to establish.”
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The Habia International
Conference took place at the
Hilton Malta in Portamaso,
and drew delegates from
Habia’s partner organisations
in Spain, Italy, Japan, China
and Malta itself.
Top of the agenda was
improving the standard of
training globally, reciprocity
and government action,
improving branding and
promotion, and changes to the
UK education system such as
the new Diploma in Hair and
Beauty Studies.
Representatives from VTCT,
Habia’s new partner for
qualifications, were also
present for the first time.
Amongst the subjects for
conversation were improving
the quality of training in Malta
and the potential to work
together to achieve this.
in Combined Nail Art), Debbie Hollis (7th in
Showcase Nail Art), Kristina Beresford (3rd in
Showcase Nail Art) and Leanne Woods (2nd
place in the Combined Nail Art category and
10th in the Photographic competition). Fellow
student Harry Peake assisted with the models’
hair designs.
Michelle Broster, Course Leader for Level Three
Nail Services at the college says: “I am very
proud of all my students; they have worked very
hard to get these places and they are well
deserved.”
Vision and passion
Recognising that education is the
key to your success, Grafton
International have created
programmes that will allow you to
work with the finest products on
the market today.
With education supplied to you by
highly qualified educators, you will
learn the essential knowledge and
technical skills through a range of
courses at various levels to suit
your own individual needs and
achieve your ultimate goals.
Courses run at Salon Entry Level,
Salon Skill Level and Advanced
Level.
Grafton can also offer you the New
NVQ Units in Nail Technology.
• Grafton International
t: 0845 130 1511
Grafton’s trainers can help to unlock your potential.