COURSE BITES: Hazel Dixon Gel Foil, Sand & Stones Nail Art Class

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Course Details: This class is for existing nail technicians wanting to learn how to use the latest painting gels to create sand, stone and foil effects. Highly pigmented design gels make these designs easy to recreate over any type of nail extension and your clients will love this unique type of art. Course cost includes training and attendance…

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THE ADVANCED NUTRITION PROGRAMME reveals environmentally friendly packaging

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The Advanced Nutrition Programme has unveiled its new packaging, featuring 100% recyclable materials, in line with the brand’s commitment to environmental responsibility. The supplement company believe the new packaging and brand identity is a reflection of its ‘history, scientific journey and values’ states managing director, David Alpert. “We committed to providing the highest quality from the very first…

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STEP INTO summer with Morgan Taylor’s Selfie collection

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Grab your girlfriends and perfect their selfies with the new colour collection from Morgan Taylor that’s sure to raise a smile. Featuring six shades – from a hot coral to bright pink and purple, the hues are sure to catch attention and are a must for summer holiday snaps. Each shade is aptly named, with…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Neverland, Glasgow

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Having honed her artistic eye as a tattoo artist, Frenchie Fabulous wanted a career change, inspired by her own love of receiving nail treatments. “After working in a salon for a few months, I realised I wanted more control over my brand and image,” Frenchie explains. “A small studio space opened up in a beautiful old building,…

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Beauty marketing on a budget: 5 steps to success

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Tom Ferris, owner of Blackwell Ferris Marketing, reveals how to maximise your marketing success – even when your budget is limited One of the biggest issues with a new business is how to market when budget is an issue, so this month’s blog post is all about tips and tricks to get started with your business…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty

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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, has found the warmer weather has been encouraging her clients to be more daring with their colour choices. “Mustard is a total love/hate colour with my clients,” Lauren laughs. “A lot of my clients that love it though don’t…

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How to enhance nail colour opportunities with acrylic powders

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Educator and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to create multiple colour opportunities via custom blending… The number of colour possibilities is endless with acrylic powders, as by combining these powders and glitters or pigments, you can created countless varieties of custom blends. While many techs are confident with customising and mixing glitters and coloured acrylics, they aren’t…

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TRACYLEE PERCIVAL nails Rodarte show

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Delicate and detailed floral nail designs walked the Rodarte runway at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. International nail artist, TracyLee Percival, created the floral nail look with Morgan Taylor lacquers and real flowers. Models walked the runway in whimsical clothing designs, served up by the duo behind the design house, Rodarte, Kate and Laura Mulleavy. The…

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HIGH DEFINITION announces beauty business events

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High Definition has announced the dates of its Build Your Beauty Business With High Definition event. The three events will provide the ideal opportunity for salons that are looking to boost business, enhance their beauty offering, or venture into the world of cosmetic retailing. The regional events promise to be exciting, educational and offer an…

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MYSTIC NAILS announces new distributor for England & Wales

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Top tech, Rebecca Orme, has been appointed as distributor for Mystic Nails products in England and Wales. The brand hails from Hungary as has been providing enhancement products and tools for nail professionals for a decade. The products are available now via www.nailsand.co.uk and include hard gel, soak off gel, gel polish and L&P products.…

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IBD SETS the destination with new nail colour collection

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IBD has unveiled its summer collection, featuring eight scorching shades that are sure to catch eyes this season. Aptly name Destination Colour, the bright new hues will be available in JustGel Polish, along with matching Advanced Wear Pro Lacquer and It’s A Match Duo Pack Buenos Dias Barcelona, a creamy sophisticated white Singapore Your Heart…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kass Dixon

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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kass Dixon has been wearing this ultra luxe rose gold design. “I created these for a family event,” Kass reveals. “I’m totally in love with rose gold at the moment and it gave me the perfect opportunity to do this design. “The design is made…

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CATCH EYES with Magpie Beauty’s nail colour collection

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Get set for a summer of fun nail colour – as Magpie Beauty has unveiled some punchy additions to its brush-on gel colour range. Featuring quirky names such as Geez Louise and Loopy Lou, the shades are sure to catch attention, and include a bright sea blue, sweet violet, rich turquoise-teal and gorgeous coral. Available…

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