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Hydrated hands, nourished cuticles and an intense, luxurious colour palette set the tone for the nail looks backstage at the Paul Costelloe AW2026 show. Curated by celebrity manicurist Sophia Stylianou, the looks balanced targeted hand and cuticle care with rich, high-gloss colour. The routine incorporated pro must-haves that every nail technician should have in their kit to achieve catwalk-ready manicures.
1. Perfect Base
Backstage, Sophia used our To Have + To Hold Ultra-Protective Base Coat, enriched with vitamin-rich nail care ingredients, to create a flawless, even canvas.
Pro TIP: For client consultations, we recommend taking the time to thoroughly assess the natural nail before selecting a base coat, ensuring you tailor your choice to the individual needs of each client.
2. Elegant Colour
Fast-drying and high-performance, our Colour Confidence Nail Polish helps to nurture and strengthen nails with every wear. The Pro-Glide Brush allows for precise, controlled application, delivering glossy, long-lasting, chip-resistant results. Available in a wide range of shades and finishes, and in both 9ml and 14ml sizes, it is ideal for building a comprehensive professional kit.
For the show, Sophia selected Roasted Chestnut, a deep, luxurious burgundy, in Colour Confidence, which is also available in Statement Gel Polish.
3. Mirror Shine Finish
To seal each manicure, Gloss + Go Fast Drying Topcoat was applied to achieve an express-dry, high-shine finish. Its dual-technology formula locks in colour and enhances durability, ensuring long-lasting, chip-resistant, hard-wearing results.
4. Intense Hydration
To soften, smooth and firm the skin while promoting a healthy, plump appearance, our Care + Caress Hand Serum was applied to the models. Enriched with hyaluronic acid and vitamins, it delivers intense hydration while absorbing quickly, leaving hands visibly radiant and silky to the touch.
“The lightweight yet intense formula absorbs beautifully, leaving hands feeling silky and prepped for polish, which is perfect for a backstage environment where hands are constantly photographed” Sophia Stylianou, celebrity manicurist.
5. Cuticle Nourishment
Designed for convenient, targeted hydration, our Nourish + Nurture Nail and Cuticle Oil Pen proved ideal for backstage use, delivering an effective and professional cuticle treatment. The compact pen format is particularly suited to mobile and on-the-go therapists, and is also available in dropper and 100ml retail sizes to suit a variety of professional requirements.
6. Moisture Shield
To complete the look, Sophia finished with our Soft + Supple Hand Cream to seal in hydration. Velvety yet fast-absorbing, it is formulated with skin-conditioning ingredients that soothe and protect, leaving hands impeccably presented.
Sophia loved using Mii minis backstage and shared: “Compact products allow you to carry everything you need without compromising on performance, making transitions between locations seamless and efficient. For mobile manicurists especially, versatility and practicality are key”
All manicure treatment products used to create the look are available in travel-friendly sizes within our newly launched Discover Mii Nourishing Hand & Foot Care Set, offering an excellent post-treatment kit for clients.
