Leighton Denny
 Leighton Denny was born in Bradford in the north of England 1974. When he left school, he became a fork-lift truck driver, but after a trip to the States with his mother in 1991, he became fascinated by nails and decided to make it his career. He trained in 1991/2, and then worked on US based cruise liners to fine tune his craft and gain experience. On his return in 1993, he opened his first salon in Bradford. He moved to London in 1998 to open his second salon in Marylebone High Street, and extended his career into session and celebrity work. Leighton Denny won British Nail Technician of the Year in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, when he was voted into Hall of Fame and became a judge.
Leighton Denny has a formidable reputation in the industry. His opinions and expertise are eagerly sought by other professionals, and he is a regular contributor and columnist in 5 national trade publications.
His expertise has also been sought by multinational companies. Previously, Leighton was the nail expert and spokesperson for Max Factor, Crabtree & Evelyn, Rimmel, and Marks & Spencer. In June 2005, he launched his own brand, 'Leighton Denny'.
His first exclusive press articles in 2001 were for Vogue, Marie Claire & Harpers. Leighton Denny is in high demand for photographic features due to the creativity and quality of his work. His views and recommendations are regularly sought by beauty journalists, and his hints and tips are frequently found in beauty articles in the consumer press.
Leighton Denny's first celebrity client was Joan Collins, in 2000. Among those whose nails he has tended are Jade Jagger, Penelope Cruz, Davina McCall, Shirley Bassey, Kate Moss, Geri Halliwell, Jerry Hall, Liberty X, Gaby Logan, and now YOU!
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Leighton Denny's top tips
Chipping
If your polish is chipped and you've only got a few minutes to spare, remove it with gentle Essential Nail Polish Remover and buff your nails to a glass-like sheen with the clever Quatro Buffer. For a moisturising finish, apply Slick Tips. Fast and fabulous.
Colour
When you're in a rush, apply just one coat of any Leighton Denny nail polish. The formulas dry ultra-fast and the Crystal Finish topcoat will leave nails with a superb finish. It'll only last a few days, but it's perfect when you're short on time!
Peeling
Peeling nails are caused by dehydration in the nail plate. Make sure you wear rubber gloves when doing household chores and always use a nail oil such as Slick Tips (find above) or moisturiser to re-hydrate them. Buffing can help remove dry and peeling nails too it's like exfoliating your skin.
Filing
Mirror the curve of your cuticle. Most women want a 'squoval' (straight at the top with rounded corners), but Leighton thinks this isn't always the most flattering. I'm doing a lovely soft, round shape now. File nails with the must-have Crystal Nail File from the outer edge to the centre, making sure you don't saw back and forth.
Cuticles
By moisturising your nails with Remove & Rectify three times a week, you can say goodbye to dry, cracked cuticles. Massage it in gently and your cuticles should soon be in tip-top condition.
Playing it safe
Go for coffee or toffee shades if you want a colour that'll look sophisticated and natural. Shades like Bronzed Babe and Chocoholic suit everyone and can be worn to any occasion - a colour that matches your skin tone is best.
Glamour
Shimmer and glitter polish tones are great on the beach to show off your tan, or in the evening for a glamorous effect. The more adventurous among you should try applying Angel Dust over Just Perfect or I love Juicy.
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