SS21 Nail Collections
Bold & beautiful
With pastel hues, vivid neons and rich tones, these are the showstopping SS21 collections
Jessica
New from Jessica for spring 2021 is the Golden Hour collection. Featuring six Custom Colour shades, the range “emulates warm sunsets and dappled sunshine through blooming branches during the magic of golden hour”. The six shades are Apricot Ice, a light apricot crème; Daylight, a nude blush crème; Dusk, a warm mauve shimmer; Sand, a warm beige crème; Sun Glow, a sunny yellow crème; and Shadow, a pebble grey crème. Trade: £5.50 each 0345 217 1360 (Gerrard International) gerrardinternational.com
Gelish
Encouraging cheer this spring, Gelish has released six shades to break in the season with a new outlook. The Out In The Open collection comprises four opaque crème shades and two light-catching shimmers. The colours include In the Clouds, a light blue; Keep it Simple, a soft pink; Be Free, a rosy mauve; Take Time & Unwind, a cinnamon red; Dancing in the Sunlight, a golden pearl; and No Limits, an iridescent glitter. Trade: £60 for the collection 01708 465 900 (Georgie Smedley Group) nailharmonyuk.co.uk
Light Elegance
The pro brand has unveiled the Cowgirl Country ButterCream collection for spring – six creamy neutrals and bold spring shades to complement the rich leathers, smooth suede and vibrant blooms found in the Wild West. Little Filly is a carnation pink; Sexy in Suede a brown-blush; Sunrise Roundup a neon coral; Chaps & Spurs a soft mauve; Lucky Horseshoe a bright turquoise; and Knockin’ Boots a grey lavender. Light Elegance has also launched its Afternoon Picnic Gels collection, featuring bold pink hues, warm mauve tones, neon pops and glitters. Trade: from £13.95 to £76.45 0333 000 7000 (Sweet Squared) sweetsquared.com
Gellux
Bringing a burst of colour, the Ready to Rock collection features vivid neons, bright hues and pastels. The eight shades are lime green Dare to Wear; neon orange Wow Factor; violet Shout it Out; pastel pink Rocker by Bay; nude brown Keep it Real; neon yellow It’s an Attitude; bright pink Wild Style and terracotta Roll With It. Trade: £11.95 each 020 8573 9907 (Salon System) salonsystem.com
Artistic Nail Design
The Sugar Free collection is filled with crème, shimmers and frosted finishes, featuring Smart Cookie, a coral pearl; Don’t Call Me Sweetie, a light pink crème; Who’s Counting Anyways?, a purple shimmer; Not Your Sugar Mama, a pink frost; Bitter Truth, a green crème; and Tasteless, a sheer off white. The collection is available in gel-polish, lacquer and powder. Trade: £5.95 per Revolution lacquer; £12.95 per Gloss Soak Off or Perfect Dip Powder 0208 238 6314 (Louella Belle) louellabelle.co.uk
CND
Inspired by self-expression, CND’s The Colours of You collection is available in Shellac and Vinylux Long Wear Polish. The six-piece pastels collection includes Self-Lover, a warm peachy nude; Mover & Shaker, a cool, pink nude; Chance Taker, a pastel periwinkle; Rule Breaker, a vibrant coral; Smile Maker, a cheerful soft yellow; and Change Sparker, a light stone grey. Trade: from £4.95 to £83.70 0333 000 7000 (Sweet Squared) sweetsquared.com
Mavala
The six-piece Pastel Fiesta Collection represents “the desire to return to calm and serenity, as well as a thirst for excitement and thrill”. The range offers delicate hues and vivid colours. All are named after beautiful locations worldwide. Brighton is a soft lavender; Gotland a hazy blue; Hamptons a blush pink; Biarritz a nude beige; Taormina a vibrant berry; and Rimini a soft lilac. Trade: £3.08 each 01732 459412 mavala.co.uk