NAIL BITES

Orly launches “extension innovation”

Tipped to be its biggest launch of 2019, Orly has developed an “all-in-one”nailextension product. The new Gelfx Builder in a Bottle is a soak-off sculpting gel that the brand says applies like a soft gel, wears like a hard gel, and is removed by soaking. The system negates the need for separate pots and brushes, aiming to cut the waste, mess and time often associated with traditional nail extensions. Jeff Pink, Orly’s chief executfive, commented, “The fIndustry was past due for a game changer in the nail-extension arena. Orly is proud to continue to lead through innovation with the Gelfx Builder in a Bottle.”

MANIS FOR MEN

Aldwyn $#x0026; Sons has opened what it claims is the UK’s fIrst mani/pedi room for for men, within barber shop Sharps in Fitzrovia, London. Under the tagline The Modern Footman, the business offers a range of gents’manicures and pedicures in an environment inspired by vintage “speakeasy”design. Founder Aldwyn Boscawen commented: “Men’s grooming, particularly the feet, is often overlooked and can have a signiicant impact on a man’s overall wellbeing. It was in searching for somewhere to have a pedicure myself that a gap in the market was spotted – a nail salon really wasn’t for me and there was little else on the market to address my unsightly, coarse and at times uncomfortable feet.”

5minutes with

Agnes Dullo , owner of Nails by Agnes in Bognor Regis, an INK London educator and Nailympia winner who gave up a teaching career to pursue her passion for nails.

I started in the nail fIndustry in 2009 when I signed up for a nail technician and hairdresser course. At the time, I was teaching biology and looking for work that I could do in the evenings and weekends. I was mostly interested in the hair part of the course at the beginning, but soon realised that I loved nails. A couple of years later I was doing nails full time.

The biggest moment of my nail career was being accepted as an INK London educator and the latest highlight is winning eight medals at Nailympia London last year.

My all time favourite look is the French manicure. Whether it is done with gel polish, hard gel or acrylic, it’s a look that never goes out of style.

My biggest inspiration is my clients. I love working together with them to achieve the look that they want, from a simple colour to over-the-top glitzy creations.

My goal for the future is to take part in more competitions and maybe place in a few of them.nailsbyagnesdullo

@agnesdullo

SALON SPOTLIGHT

Chloe Cordelia Nails $#x0026; Beauty, Leeds

Opened: March 2018 Techs: “Just me, myself and I – currently.”

Product house: CND Interior design vibe: “Chic, antique, classic and cosy.”

USP: “I’m upstairs in a very busy highstreet hair salon. I provide a cosy, bijou hideaway above the hustle and bustle; somewhere a client can come and really relax. We often call my little room the “living room”of the salon. It has a very warm aura.

“I offer something for every nail type and lifestyle. Nail polish, CND’s Shellac, Brisa Gel and liquid and powder, enhancements, and customisable manicures and pedicures.

I pride myself on giving a personalised oneonone service to suit each client’s needs.”

Bookings: “Clients book either directly over the phone or via social media on my business pages, Instagram or Facebook.”

Typical client: “I have a very wide spectrum of clients, ranging from retired ladies who like a classic manicure to the 20somethings who like to experiment with eclectic nail art. Interestingly, I have a large number of clients who are school teachers with very busy hands. They love Shellac to protect and grow their nails.”

Most popular service: “Still CND Shellac. It’s fast and it lasts, it’s so versatile. Clients love it as they can express themselves through their nails depending on their mood.”

Most popular colour: “Classic Red CND Wildire or demure nude Satin Pyjamas.”

Future plans: “I dream of one day owning a full salon where I employ a whole team of nail technicians.”

Chloe Cordelia Abbot is a CND educator and founder of Chloe Cordelia Nails in Leeds

ChloeCordeliaNailsBeauty @ChloeCordeliaNailsBeauty