Caetano Fernandes
art?
something I grew to be passionate about.
I adore to see cute and sweet nails or bold
and upfront nail art! I love the simple act
of dotting a nail, or placing studs to an
elaborate design using several techniques
of nail art. I can be inspired by nature, but
something I've seen or red or just by a
color or pattern.
in your country at the moment?
about mix'n'match using both glitters and
gradients with stamping! MoYou-London is
a real hype right now and everybody wants
to have them! Ever since I started the Indie
Guide Project, back in December 2012,
Indie polish became a major success here.
There are also three very popular brands
here in Portugal. Purple Professional is
actually a Portuguese brand and is growing
to success and Kinetics Nail Systems and
Mollon Cosmetics are both great brands in
fast growing mode.
ideas?
versions of nail art. I am an active member
of nail polish bloggers and nail art lovers
on several social medias.
now?
Holographics are also almost a need! Indie
Holiday Collections must be watched very
carefully as some of them have amazing
new products!
moment?
now I just don't think anyone can stand it!
I personally hate to see it on magazines
as if it was some kind of new avant-garde
thing. It's not!
art?
is happy, it gives me a little buzz. I enjoy
making people feel good.
inspires you the most?
techniques by Kirsty Meakin and Gemma
Lambert. They have both remained a
constant inspiration although I do also find
inspiration from YouTube, most recently
Robin Moses.
in your country this autumn?
acrylic flowers and glitter tips recently.
ideas?
find inspiration. I feel I am very lucky with
my regular clients as they often come to
me with at least part of an idea for me to
work with.
Sparkles by Nubar on the tips and white 3D
acrylic flowers with blue gems.
now?
or crooked nails. There is nothing more
rewarding than seeing the delight of a
fresh set of bitten nails. I also love seeing
new techniques and step by steps this
make me Want to try it myself and on my
clients.
in your country at the moment?
pastel soft colours gel polish with nail
stamping. Short French nails with a feature
finger.
getting ideas?
being able to ask them what was used is
amazing.
now?
almost a pearly shimmer so easy to use
They are super easy to do an ombre style
design. I'm in love!
moment?
been a few set of these nail around but
I'm not a fan. I also think white tips have
done their time and clients are going for
a sculptured French with an extended nail
bed.