Introducing Ink London

INTRODUCING INK LONDON!

INK London has arrived and I couldn’t be more excited about it! I have been using Ink London products for over 6 months and I cannot fault it – long lasting results, excellent range of colours, quality of products and first class customer service.

Here are some of the main reasons why I’ve chosen to bring INK London into my range:
⭐ All products sourced within the EU and produced in the UK
⭐ No animal testing
⭐ Hypoallergenic & Halal friendly
⭐ Free from 1350+ banned chemicals and solvents within the UK and EU
⭐ Professional only product
As there are a few different products in the INK London range, I will also give you a run through of their main features too!

INK London iLac is a hybrid gel polish meaning you have the longevity of a gel but the kindness of a normal polish.
⭐ No buffing of the natural nail
⭐ 102 colours in the range
⭐ 14-21 day wear
⭐ Under 10 minute removal

INK London xLac is a one step system for all you busy ladies who who don’t have time for a luxury service. This is perfect for those ladies who want a mani/pedi on their lunch break or just need a bit of colour in their life for a short period of time. This is the perfect system for nurses, carers, chefs and other careers.
⭐ No buffing of the natural nail
⭐ 21 colours in the range
⭐ 7 -10 day wear
⭐ 4 minute removal
⭐ Perfect for pedicures

INK London Acrylink is a liquid and powder acrylic system which can be used for enhancements for those of you who want longer nails or as an overlay to keep your natural nails strong. Acrylink has the most beautiful colour powders in the range with more in the pipeline. As the powders are very fine in consistency, you won’t even feel like you have anything more than gel polish on your nails. Acrylink is so lightweight in comparison to other brands you may have experienced.

INK London iJel is a hard gel which can be used for enhancements for those of you who want longer nails or as an overlay to keep your natural nails strong. iJel have 7 beautiful colours to choose from with many more in the pipeline. This product is also super lightweight.
So that’s everything you need to know about INK London, so what are you waiting for?!
Book an appointment, sit back, relax and let me transform your hands and feet!

Some of the Ink Manicures so far

Glitter and jigsaw stamped nails

Ink with Diamond shaped Glitter

Close up of Ink with diamond shaped glitter

Metallic Blue Ink with Stamping

Pastels with Foil hexagons

Peach Cobbler

Chameleon pigments with Sharpie Detail

i74 – Tiffany coloured nails with foil accents

i80 with stamping and i58 on accent nails

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Was that Summer? Time to show the Summer Toes while it lasts!

Summer toes We’ve had a few lovely days, punctuated with black clouds and rain in Dorset. It’s a time to get those summer toes on show and glitter has been really popular. The sun really makes them gleam!

Fingers crossed we get a few more hot and bright days over the next few weeks. Foils can really catch the light, with many designs on offer. Simpe plain metallic foils to full patterned holographic prints. Handpainted nail art or stamping can further embellish the toes. Neon Pigments are perfect for the toes, bright and fun with limitless variations. From a simple colour polish to full on Nail Art, I can create something for you.

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Gelish Toes with Gold holographic glitter

Silver glitter base with chunky holographic hexagon glitter highlights

The toes on the left are created using Gelish My Fobidden Love with Gold holographic glitter pressed into the big toes and as on the tips of the remaining toes. These were created to match a wedding outfit. The toes on the right have a silver base gel polish then fine silver glitter burnished onto it. Chunky holographic hexagon glitter was then added to catch the light. This is stunning in the sunlight.

Toenails can last weeks as toenails don’t grow as quickly as fingernails. Some go as long as 8 weeks before a fresh set. Ideal for holidays as they are chip and maintenance free.

Gelish matching fingers and toes

Gelish matching fingers and toes using Good Gossip. Very sparkly in the sunlight. This lady’s right big toe had been kicked and the corner was missing so I built it up to match the other toe.

Gelish pink base with Glitter

Base of Gelish Good Gossip then Superglitter applied for an iridescent look.

Silver toes with chunky glitter

Neon pigments with Uber Chic stamping

Shellac toes with Foil overlay

Stamped Gel Polish Toes

With an extensive range of colours and effects to choose from, you can be certain of a set of toenails created to your satisfaction!
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4 Days Teaching and Training

Swatches created this weekend

I’ve just had an amazing 4 days with Alexandra Woodward teaching each other lots of new skills and trading ideas. The time just flew by but we got through a lot. Alex arrived around 2pm on Thursday and after unpacking and going through our goodies we set to getting to grips with One Stroke. Then followed 3 days of general playing and learning. We both now have massive shopping and Wish Lists for new brushes, paints, polishes and glitters (my first order went in last night 😉 )

We covered One Stroke Nail Art, Gel Polish Designs, Glitters, Pigments, Advanced Stamping, Hand painted Decals, Toe Nail Reconstruction, and lots of general nail art playing!

I still have to sort images, we didn’t take many! Friday night we finished around 2am, Saturday we decided we’d better put the brushes and paints away around 1.00am.

Glitter, pigments and hexagon chunky glitter on Gelish

Alex broke a nail so we decided to fix it, which progressed to a full paint job. We used Gelish over her natural nails then added pigments, fine silver glitter and cobalt blue hexagon glitter. These really sparkle.

I tried out the new Uber Chic Stamping Plates, these are stunning. Alex brought so many varieties of stamping polish we were covered!

My decals weren’t too good but now I have the hang of it I know what to expect so hopefully can create some new nail art before the clients arrive to save time.

Pure Color Nail Art Brushe

Alex will be selling these Pure Color Nail Art brushes, they really are brilliant to use. I’ve had mine for a few months and I can get really fine detailed lines with them. No 10 is the detail brush No 9 is the Striper. Highly recommended. They have a comfortable grip and are not too skinny to hold. I use the Crystal Nails Barbara ll Brush and these are very close to that. You can get whisker thin strokes with both of them.

I’m currently in Somerset until Wednesday and have a seriously limited internet so hopefully it will be enough to upload this! It’s not enough for Facebook so I may even get some work done! I have a few sets of fingers and toes to upload, and then finally finish off my website in between walking dogs, feeding birds and dodging the rain showers.

It’s almost April already!

Gelish with Handpainted pansies ready for Spring

Where has the year gone so far? It’s Spring at last and the days are brighter and already new shoots are bursting through in the garden! As well as these pansies I’ve already been asked for Daffodil Nail Art and spring flowers and I’m booked to do my ladybird again. I love doing these!

The eclipse looking out from Mole End Design Studio

I wanted to do some eclipse inspired nails on Friday but life just got in the way! It’s another 11 years before the next one – I better start now! I manged to get a few good glimpses in Dorset through the breaks in the clouds.

It’s time to think of Easter nail art designs, and then start thinking of summer ahead. It will soon be time to flash the toes again, are your feet up to scrutiny? Sign up to my Newsletter below and be first to hear of the upcoming Spring Offers. I promise No Spam! Newsletter

I’m looking forward to Thursday when I will start at 4 day one to one girly nailart weekend with Alexandra Woodward. Watch this space to see what we come up with. I predict lots of glitter! We will be doing One Stroke Nail Art, Gel Polish Designs, Stamping, Decals, Foil Effects, Inlaid Gems, and maybe a little Zhostovo if we have time.

WALAD Logo I have ordered some new cashmere ellipse lashes and cant wait to try them. These are super light but give a denser more fluffy glamorous look. Also in stock are superfine 0.07 and 0.10 lashes for a natural looking eyelash extensions, or these can be applied in multiples to each lash for a volume effect.

Semi Permanent Individual Eyelash Extensions

I’m getting lots of tips from continuing my training with the World Association of Lash Artistry and Development, so many techniques and styles! Come and try a Taster Set.

I’m just about to do my own nails, I’ve been a bit overzealous with spring cleaning and weeding and have a casualty so it’s time for a revamp.

Gelish with Gold Stamping accents

Gel2 with foil accents

Mybrowz Eyebrow Treatment – Before and After

2015 is up and running!

I’m getting back on track now jet lag is gone! Luckily there’s been a lot of stamping since my holiday as I came back with jet lag and a cold and I just haven’t been able to get warm. Dorset in January is very different from India…

dinmont The main website is coming along now, I still have writer’s block wondering what to put on each page. I’ve done it all before and it’s hard starting it over again without using the same phrases. I’m petsitting with my Pawsindoors head on at the moment and taking the dogs home to do nail and lash appointments.

sharpies brows

I bought a pack of sharpies to have a play with, there are some interesting effects with these. There are a lot of lovely images on Facebook, they give a beautiful marble effect. NOT to be used on eyebrows! I’ve had a play but I’m away from my kit so cant wait to get back properly on Friday!

These are just some of the Nails and Lashes done so far. Stamping has been really popular as a quick and simple way of producing stunning effects. Big thanks to Alexandra Woodward for all of her guidance.

Foil over Shellac

Toes with Stamping for Valentines

Silver filigree stamped nails

Gel toes with glitter and foil

Shellac Blackpool with stamping

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