Professional Beauty November/December 2018

The future is BRIGHT
It’s time to start tailoring your
nail services to suit the top
trends of the summer season.
Victoria Maybee reveals pops
of brights and glitter accents are
the future.
THE CHANGING OF seasons can be a catalyst
for your clients to reinvent their signature look. As
we transition into warmer days, the summer beauty
forecast looks bright and bold! The overall trend
for summer includes fresh dewy skin with strategic
pops of eye-catching colours – expect your clients
to seek bright shades in beauty and nails.
This summer, say bye bye to black and hello
to happy hues. Muted tones will take a backseat
as bold shades of red, canary yellows and luscious
full-bodied lavenders steal the spotlight.
SHOW STOPPING SHADES
The SS18 runways have been full of showstopping
shades that have inspired the nail
trends of the season. Calvin Klein, Tom Ford and
Marc Jacobs brought bold shades of orange via
jackets, coats and accessories. A colour frequently
neglected, we predict clementine and traffic-cone
orange to capture the hearts of clients who want to
stand out.
Radiant reds have also been highlighted
amongst top designers including Versace’s Spring/
Summer 2018 show. Another bold hue capturing
the attention of influencers is bright yellow! Earlier
this year, Kim Kardashian donned neon yellow
nails on her Turks and Caicos vacay and Instagram
exploded. Her highlighter hued nail polish brought
back flashbacks of 80s glam.
PASTEL PERFECTION
Fear not crayola colours won’t be the only trending
look this festive season. Conservative clients can
breathe easy knowing that soft glam has secured a
place for the festive season ahead.
A perfect ode to pastel beauty can be found
in Gelish’s brand new Marilyn Monroe inspired
collection. This 12-piece polish line is called
Forever Fabulous, with pale hues embodying the
spirit of all that is Marilyn Monroe. Shades range
from baby blue cremes to fine silver glitter and
boudoir baby pinks.
The Marilyn-inspired collection was created to
pay homage to the trail-blazing beauty icon and
offers the perfect choice for clients looking to keep
PARTY SEASON TREND WATCH
SUMMER BRIGHTS
Bold, fearless and fun – expect to see summer brights making a splash
in your salon. Clients coming in to prep for their work holiday parties or
summer BBQ’s will be opting for bold bright hues. Showcase your skills
with captivating nail colours including canary yellow, radiant reds and
traffic-stopping oranges. Suggest colour pops in the form of hot pink
lipstick or a graphic shade of eyeliner. Royal blue anyone?
FESTIVE CHIC
Not all clients are seeking a traffic-stopping look for the festive season.
More conservative clients might come to you chasing a softer more
subdued nail style. Suggest pastel pinks, blues and light lavenders that
suit any style and festive outfit. This look pairs well with nude lips and
feminine fashion including satin slip dresses and cashmere coats.
BLING IN THE NEW YEAR
An ode to classic glitz and glamour, expect to see a ton of bling leading
up to New Year. One of the top nail trends for ringing in 2019 will be
metallic mixed with chrome accents and jewel art. Take advantage of the
occasion to promote OPI Chrome Effects or experiment with glamorous
nail art.
SOFT SEASONAL GLAM
The second major nail trend taking hold will be a softer alternative to
seasonal sparkle. Teach your clients that chrome has more to offer than
spotlight-stealing holographic hues. Tone things down by applying
chrome over nude polish for a subtle shimmer that blends with any party
dress. Offer the same subdued style by using glitter in an ombre fashion.
Blended nail looks will satisfy your clients’ seasonal cravings while staying
soft and subtle!
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