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BOOM Nails

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BOOM Nails is Emma Zettner… a young creative nail artist who caught onto the trend before most.

An arty Bristol graduate, Emma began decorating nails as a student eager to assert her imagination and create something extraordinary. Soon she had a regular slot at Shop Dutty, a pretty boutique-y store where regulars would drop in for their nail fixes. Moving back to London in the midst of the nail art frenzy, she finds herself nail-arting for shoots, celebs and fashion shows.

I visited Emma’s house for an Olympics nail make-over, though I must admit I was tempted by her impressive display of other designs. We chatted as my nails were given a couple of coats of white varnish. Next Emma used yellow, green, blue, red and black varnish pens to draw an incredible overlapping circle design on each of my nails. There is debate about where to buy the best nail art pens, we discussed Model’s Own’s recent products and Topshop’s range, but Emma still recommends stuff for sale on Ebay, cheaper and easier to use.

I was amazed with Emma’s steady hand, creating such perfect circles on my nails, all free-hand. The design we created together worked well… obviously imitating the Olympics logo but also looking like a fun graphic pattern. I love my Olympics nails and it seems other people do too as I have had numerous enthusiastic comments. On the night of the Olympic opening, I was at the Fringe members club launch party, just metres away from the main Olympic entrance gate… my nails were very appropriate for the occasion!

Check out the beautiful BOOM Nails website and blog here and watch out for news of Emma’s nail art stalls at festivals, fetes and other events soon. If you are really desperate for a little bit of boom on your nails, Emma may even let you have an appointment at her house.

Ps. A top tip for nail art addicts at home: a thick clear top coat is essential for longevity and shine. Seche Viche is the brand to buy… thick and quick drying with a glossy shine, it can be obtained from most big Boots stores.

Check out the BOOM Nails website and blog for more information.

http://www.boomnails.co.uk/prices.php

http://boomnails.blogspot.co.uk/

Boom Nails will be at V Festival in the VIP Lounge painting fabulous nail art.

 

Hot on the Highstreet Week 114

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I spend way too much money on nail art, the girls at WAH Topshop know me so well, it is embarrassing. As a creative person, it is quite frankly preposterous that I’ve never attempted to do nail art myself, especially considering my ever growing collection of Chanel varnishes. So I challenged myself to learn, and with the help of Models Own nail art pens it is surprisingly easy to achieve good results and fun graphic designs.

I have always admired Models Own for their no fuss, reasonably priced vibrantly hued nail varnishes and fun products to help you create the best ‘at home manicure’ possible. Now they have teamed up with the Nail Art Queens at WAH to create a collection of easy to use nail art pens, so that everyone can enjoy the trend.

The pens come in a range of five colours (blue, black, yellow, red and pink) and are priced at £6 each, but can be bought in a great gift box… all five for £20 saving you £10. Each pen has a thin nib for intricate work along with a long thin brush to add strokes and lines. Models Own are way ahead of the trend and I foresee Opi, Essie and Nails Inc soon following their example, revolutionising the traditional manicure and enabling one to create personalised, unique nails.

Feeling lazy? Models Own also offer a selection of funky Nail Art Wraps with six different popular WAH designs: Pow!, Cuboid, Roses, Hearts, Leopard and Stripes. Each pack comes with 20 easy to use stickers and a free full-sized Models Own nail file. Follow the simple 5 step application process with no need for drying time! They are priced at only £7.

Nail Art from WAH is by far my favourite way of accessorising any outfit, and the craze is fast growing. At last a nail brand have brought out products so that anyone and everyone can have fabulous nails. Thank you Models Own!

http://www.modelsownit.com/

MW Nails, Spitalfields

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The new MW Nails flagship nail salon in Spitalfields Market is one of a kind. The interior is spectacularly decorated with original 1970s AirFrance plane fittings, arranged to recreate the aircraft in true retro style. Following the original branch off Chancery Lane, this sparkling new venue promises to be even more popular.

Aside from making an almost symmetrical logo, MW could stand for a number of slogans. In fact it represents the motto ‘My Way’ indicating that nail treatments here are performed exactly to your specifications. I experienced this concept when I went along for the press day and was allowed to not only have five different colours on my toes, but to also try the fabulous nail art. I was thoroughly impressed with how accommodating they are, I know I can be a difficult customer to please!

The girls are lovely at MW, assisting me with my overflowing bag, and offering me mini macaroons and champagne. The small salon is immaculately designed and organised with thoughtful details everywhere: genuine overhead lockers, lights, trolleys and even a departure sign by the door. I was totally overexcited by the brilliant theme and amazed by how they have pulled it off! Upstairs a departures-esque board shows treatment choices with a rainbow array of OPi and Essie bottles of varnish options. I was taken downstairs to the first class reclining plane seats, complete with adjustable tables, sat back, dunked my feet in the warm soothing water and let myself fully relax.

My nail artist for the afternoon was the lovely Afia, a beauty queen and nail art pro. We chatted about the nail artists she rates and the techniques and tools I would need if I wanted to get involved in London’s nail scene. Speaking about her previous job at WAH, we bonded over our mutual love of nail decoration and she kindly agreed to do leopard print on my toes (secretly needing to get her ‘nail art fix’!) She was a skilled and talented nail artist, that was clear immediately, but it was lovely to see someone really take care of my nails so carefully and efficiently. MW offers a range of express and luxury manicures and pedicures for women and men and has a range of great value bridal and group treatments available too for special occasions. I experienced the MW signature pedicure, Tokyo Toes, where nails are perfectly shaped and buffed with cuticle work, massage, moisturisation, hot towels and a choice of polish. The exfoliating and massage were the best bits, vigorous and energising, stimulating kneading that calmed and released all the tension in my muscles. Then my toes were painted in the daintiest new pastel Essie colours before being adorned with leopard print nail art. They looked incredible!

MW nails is the newest and coolest salon in town. Climb aboard as soon as you can, this nail bar is first class.

Visit the website for more information here.