Today’s the day! Our Next Generation Jellies collection is here, bringing nine brand new translucent shades to the Magpie family… Designed to elevate your kit with ease, these versatile gels offer endless creative possibilities. From vibrant brights to rich earthy tones, every shade has been carefully curated to complement your clients sets throughout the seasons. […]
If you’ve noticed clients experiencing stronger heat spikes during the warmer months, you’re not imagining it! While heat spikes can happen at any time of year, they often seem more common throughout summer. What causes a heat spike? A heat spike occurs when gel begins to cure under the lamp too quickly. During polymerisation, the […]
Say hello to Milkies — our brand new collection of sheer, milky gel colours. Think glossy, glass-like finishes, soft pastel tones and that effortlessly luxe look clients are obsessed with right now. This isn’t just a gel colour collection…it’s a layering system! WHAT ARE MILKIES? Milkies are sheer, buildable gel colours that create a soft […]
Our products are designed to work together as a complete prescriptive system, which allows nail technicians to tailor services based on the client’s natural nail strength and lifestyle. Not every client requires maximum strength of a hard gel or builder gel structure, so choosing the correct base and structure product is key to creating durable, […]
Whether you’re looking to refine your foundations or confidently introduce hard gel into your prescriptive treatment list, our training will give you the knowledge, control and confidence to deliver professional results every time. Designed for technicians ready to master strong, lightweight structure with flawless apex placement and long-lasting retention. Are you ready to elevate your […]
Featuring our most popular shades of signature soft pinks and milky neutrals — this collection provides the perfect base for structured overlays and extensions. Our timeless tones deliver that clean, refined finish clients consistently ask for — whether they love a barely-there blush or a soft milky nude. To celebrate this exciting launch, enjoy 20% […]
1. NAIL PREP (this step is VITAL) Complete a thorough dry manicure. Gently push back the cuticle from the nail plate and remove all non-living tissue using a sharp cuticle tool and nippers if required. Shape the free edge into the desired shape using a 240-grit zebra file. Using the same file (not a buffer), […]
At Magpie, we believe strong foundations create beautiful results. That’s exactly why we created Sculpt It™ Hard Gel — our professional hard gel system designed for strength, structure and long-lasting performance without bulk. Whether you’re building elegant overlays or extensions, Sculpt It hard gel gives technicians complete control with a smooth, self-levelling finish that keeps […]
Pocket lifting isn’t random – it’s feedback! The nail is telling you that something in the process needs adjusting. Pocket lifting shows up as a small air pocket or lifted area at the cuticle or sidewalls, while the rest of the nail looks perfectly intact. Usually pocket lifting happens when the product is too flexible […]
Introducing our VALENTINE Collection — a romantic edit of dreamy pinks and rich berry tones in creme, cat-eye and flaked finishes. Designed to be wearable, versatile and effortlessly elegant, these shades are perfect for classic Valentine’s sets, modern romance looks and everything in between. Smooth application, flawless coverage and that unmistakable Magpie glow! Watch shade […]
Introducing our latest and most powerful base layer yet, which also functions as a strengthening gel in one. Unlike traditional builder gels, this product is formulated for a thin application, delivering enhanced strength without added bulk, ensuring exceptional durability and adhesion. Give Me Strength+ surpasses our standard Give Me Strength formula, providing superior adhesion. It’s […]
Using cuticle oil, especially during the winter months is vital to ensuring nails stay as hydrated and healthy as possible and the key to having long lasting nail enhancements. If a makeup artist applied lip stick to a client with dry cracked lips, the finish and longevity would not be as good as applied to […]
Perfect Poly is our fabulous acrygel system which is available in a pot or tube. Acrygel is a hybrid system which combines the benefits from builder gel and acrylic systems to create an easy to use, odourless nail system. You can sculpt or mould acrygel into shape effortlessly due to its putty like consistency, it […]
GREENIE is the most common term for a bacteria infection called PSEUDOMONAS. It starts off as a discolouration of the nail and can turn the whole nail green, even dark green/black. They are generally caused when an area of product on the nail has lifted and bacteria get trapped causing it to attack the natural […]
Magpie Beauty does not stipulate a minimum age for the use of our gel products. We recommend that nail professionals follow their own insurer’s age requirements and salon policies. Industry guidance generally recommends avoiding enhancement services on children under 16. THINGS TO THINK ABOUT… A child’s nail will not be fully formed. Their nails can […]
Do your clients ever say to you their nails are feeling warm in the lamp? It is our job as nail technicians to manage heat spikes for our clients so they never feel uncomfortable heat whilst in the lamp. WHAT IS IT AND WHY DOES IT HAPPEN? Heat spikes (EXOTHERMIC REACTIONS) can happen when curing […]
We have a range of different GRIT NAIL FILES to choose from at Magpie, and we recommend using each grit for a different part of your service. The higher the grit number is on your file, the bigger the abrasive particles on the file are. Remember, no pressure should ever be applied when using a […]
Build It is a BASELESS builder gel in a bottle system, which can be used alongside any Magpie Base if technicians prefer. It is an EASY SOAK OFF with SELF LEVEL builder gel.Build It is FREE from HEMA, IBOA & DI-HEMA VEGAN friendly and CRUELTY FREE. Build It can be used to EXTEND using tips […]
At Magpie, we have a wide range of base coats and overlay options to ensure there is a system suitable for everyone. We believe nail products are prescriptive. Just like skincare, it is unlikely that one product will bring out the best results for everyone. All nail types have different needs and if necessary it […]
WHAT IS BUILD IT? BUILD IT is a baseless builder gel which is available in ten beautiful shades. It can be applied in 1-3 structured layers to create incredibly strong short-medium length overlays and extensions. Build It has been designed to have an effortless self level formula. Build it can be used as a thin […]
Brand Ambassador Hannah Leahy @hannah_leahy_nails shares her top tips and why she enjoys working with watercolours so much below. “I love that you can do some detailed work using them but also it’s great for more abstract designs. I guess it’s because they are so versatile. I think just using them to create your own […]
We have released seven new neon pigments, which brings our complete compact pigment collection to a grand total of 37! Simply apply our pigment into the tacky layer of our GEL COLOUR, ARTYgels or VELVET TOP COAT and encapsulate before top coating. TEAM MAGPIE have shared their fabulous designs and tutorials using our NEON PIGMENT COLLECTION below. […]
Magpie ARTYgel colours have been formulated with the perfect consistency which does not run, it enables technicians to control with ease around the cuticle for a close on point full nail coverage application and create intricate artwork for maximum jaw dropping effects! We are offering a FREE space on our ARTYgel workshop with senior educator […]
You can create easy and effective nail art designs using our new compact pigments range. Simply apply into the cured layer of our GEL COLOURS/PAINTS or VELVET TOP using our APPLICATOR BRUSH. Mrs Magpie showcases her seamless ombré above which she created using HAWAII, ZANZIBAR & BALI pigments blended over a base of CUPID GMS. […]
Six new shades of our dream duo, GET A GRIP and GIVE ME STRENGTH are now available to buy online by clicking here. These outstanding natural nail builder/structure gel products are HEMA free, easy soak off and manufactured in the UK. The new GAG & GMS gels can be layered to create a variety of […]
Add depth easily to your spring nail art designs with our new pastel foils. Magpie Educator Amanda Byrne @amanda_byrne_nail_artist features a selection of our latest foil releases on top of a BMU BUFF base and shares her top full coverage foil tips below: ❤︎ Apply FULL FOILED to a matte surface. ❤︎ Cure FULL FOILED […]
The health and safety of technicians and their clients will always be of paramount importance to Magpie Beauty. Unfortunately nail technicians are at risk of over exposure if dust is inhaled on a regular basis, and the most dangerous particles are not even visible to the naked eye. Therefore a high quality dust collector is […]
We love the unique effect our latest magnetic dusts give. All of our dusts have an incredibly super sparkly finish applied to the nail, however our latest dusts FELIX & KITTY can also be used with our MAGNET to give the effect of moving shimmer. To use KITTY and FELIX we recommend mixing approx 5% dust with […]
DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH FREEHAND NAIL ART OR FOIL APPLICATION? CHECK OUT TEAM MAGPIES TOP FOIL TIPS & INSPIRING SETS BELOW ❤︎ Torties have taken over the nail industry this year. It’s a gorgeous style but can be time consuming and tricky for techs to master. Thanks to one of Magpie’s latest foil releases, DONATELLO, tortoise […]
