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Nail Design

"Make Me A Mrs." Buttercream Collection

by Staff Writer | August 4, 2018 | Light Elegance | Polish

Light Elegance introduces their new wedding-themed collection of hard gel Buttercreams, Make Me A Mrs. The highly-pigmented shimmers and nudes were created to complement any wedding look. Shades include: At the Altar, a light cream neutral taupe; I Do, a ballet slipper pink with a light hint of shimmer; With this Ring, a silver glitter-like shimmer in a clear base; Lady in Lace, a soft baby pink with pearl shimmer; Under the Veil, a warm champagne pink with pearl shimmer; and Something Borrowed, a cream, cool lavender pink.

Technique

Professional Manicure Tool Kit

LeChat

LeChat's Professional Manicure Tool Kit creates a convenient package in an easy carrying case and is perfect for students starting out. The kit includes a cuticle pusher, C-curve pincher, acrylic nipper, color gel spatula, cuticle nipper, and nail form scissors.

Nail Design

2019 Summertime Series

Diamond Cosmetics

Diamond Cosmetics, a private label nail polish company, released six vivid shades, perfect for those looking to build a summery collection of their own polish line. Names of the colors include One in a Melon, I Don't Carrot All, and Spin Some Sugar For Me, however they can be renamed to your liking.

Health

Argan Oil

Entity

The Entity Argan Oil uses unrefined oil to maintain the integrity of the Argan seed. The oil is cold pressed, which prevents the lipids and antioxidants from breaking down underheat, and is then triple filtered to maximize purity.

Technique

Green Tea Lemongrass Collection

Salt of the Earth

Salt of the Earth's Spring and Summer 2019 collection utilizes green tea lemongrass to the four products: A mineral cream, mineral mud, creamy scrub, and mineral salt. The mineral cream helps rebuild collagen and repair damaged skin, with ingredients like anti-inflammatory grapeseed oil and vitamin E, and trace minerals. The mineral mud uses bentonite clay to remove toxins and bacteria from the skin. The creamy scrub includes a detoxifying salt, and sugar to gently exfoliate dead skin cells. T

Technique

Cuticle Nippers

Young Nails

The new Young Nails cuticle nippers are sharp and ergonomically designed, with double spring action and a slightly smaller build for more control.

Technique

Q&Lu Spa Essentials

Light Elegance

Light Elegance has released its first all-natural spa line, Q&Lu Essentials. The collection features a lot of nutrient rich products, like the bamboo-inflused lotion and exfolidating scrub, sea-salt soak, and a tension-relieving spa oil. Q&Lu Spa Essentials are designed to be an all-in manicure and pedicure system.

Technique

Cuticle Pusher and Nail Prep Tabs

Gelish

The cuticle pusher and nail prep tool from Gelish is a helpful tool when preparing the nail bed.

Health

Nurture Oil

NSI

The NSI Nurture oil blends vitamins C and E five emollients, which includes jojoba, safflower, soy, wheat germ, and grapeseed oils, a combination of which aids skin renewal and nourishes the fingers. Jojoba is a mousturizing oil, while grapeseed oil posseses regenerative and restructuring qualities.

Nail Design

Always Bare for You

OPI

The OPI Always Bare for You collection features six sheer, neutral shades that suit anyone looking for a delicate nail look, especially brides and brides-to-be. Ring Bear-er is an elegantly understated blue shade that allow brides to check off their something blue, while Throw Me a Kiss offers a flirty vibe in iridescent pink.

Nail Design

Summer 2019 collection

Essie

Essies summer collection features a rich peach, bold purple, and relaxing blue.