March: fulerton files

Published 09th Apr 2008 by Admin
March: fulerton files Session nail technician, Andrea Fulerton, experiences the pressures and pleasures of working with a British Pop icon MAR%20NEW%20ANDREA%20FULERTON.jpg Last year, I wrote in my column that I had to sign my third confidentiality form after manicuring and painting the nails of a British music icon for her new album cover and press shots. Well, the album was released, but I forgot to reveal my mystery lady’s identity – it was the gorgeous, uber-talented, world renowned and respected Annie Lennox. Here, at last, are the images for her album Songs of Mass Destruction. I wasn’t aware of the shots being released for press use prior to the album release, so I was pretty pleased, flicking through my Sunday newspaper, and recognising the front cover from our album shoot day – complete with a glimpse of my silver nails. I worked alongside make-up artist Phyllis Cohen and although the overall look and accessories were gold, after chatting with Annie and her stylist, we decided not to go for the obvious, but try something new. We opted for the new nail effects range I’m testing. Due to be launched this year, it’s gorgeous, reasonably priced and fabulous for creating subtle (and not so subtle) nail looks and effects. MAR%20Annie%20YOU%20cover.jpg COVER GIRL: ANNIE LENNOX I cut a length of foil, around 15cm long, and painted all ten digits with a thin coat of adhesive for the foil to stick to. Wherever the glue is, the foil will transfer, so I was careful not to paint the surrounding skin too. It intitally looks white on application, but body heat turns it clear and that’s when you know it’s ready to gently place the foil over the nail, shiny side up. A gentle rub transfers it on to the nail. Be sure to rub deep down the sides and around the cuticle for full coverage, before pulling the remaining foil off. There was no time to put the two layers of topcoat required over the foil to ensure it stayed in place, so it was straight on set (which had been built overnight by a set designer) to get the shots. This wasn’t ideal, as foil on nails tends to get sticky and dull without it, but there really was no time left.
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Published 09th Apr 2008

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