I am in Adelaide also and I agree with Donna, though airbrushing is popular too.
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Hi there - I'm in Leeds, West Yorkshire (3 hrs North from London for our yanks and Aussies) and what I see most of, are either... Forever French Almonds, Glitter Almond tips (pale pink, gold etc) with normal clear pink in zones 2 & 3, or short to medium active Square/round (ovalesque) shapes.

Custom Blending is becoming more popular by the second, but some teks are still a little afraid of the idea of mixing. I say go for it.

I myself am sporting a brand spanking pair of (4th time re-balanced) pink and white almonds by Diane... most are tipped but some are sculpted due to a few breakages last week.

Im in the Midlands, UK & I find its subtle glitter tips in almond or soft square & p&w. The footballers wife look seems to be going out here, than heaven.
Im finding more people getting interested in natural nails since my own have grown so long & strong. People seem to expect me to have miracle solutions up my sleeve but all I can tell them is good old Solar Oil!

I'm in West Auckland, NEW ZEALAND, and from what I see it seems to be square/squoval french or polished (STILL!?!?!?!). But I do glitter custom blends on myself and my bestest mate, so slowly getting it out there.

I am only EVER asked for p&w L&P and it drives me mad because there is soo much choice and everyone wants to look the same!!! I have sucessfully had some clients go for dried flowers which look really pretty but i would love to do more glitter/colour l&p ,something really unique!!!