#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty

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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals colour blocking and marbling with an assortment of glitters and hues have been popular with her clients. “Colour blocking, marbling and glitter have all been super popular this year. My clients especially love combining all of these techniques…

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Session nail stylist opens salon in Brixton

Ama quashie

Ama Quashie, a session manicurist, has launched her first nail salon in Brixton, London. The salon’s ethos is to amplify and accentuate the natural nail through premium traditional manicure and pedicure treatments. AMA also has a menu featuring polish and gel brands that are up to 90% natural, vegan and cruelty-free. Brands used include Artistic…

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Embrace Glitz & Glam Christmas designs with Leighton Denny Expert Nails

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Create colour cocktails this season with The Glitz & The Glam Christmas collection from Leighton Denny Expert Nails. The collection sees two gift sets containing two complimentary nail polishes: a SnowGlobe Effect Topcoat and complementary classic shade. Making for a beautiful nail look when used on their own or a glamorous design when layered, the…

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MANI MONDAY: Monopoly madness

Monopoly nails

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Believe it or not, today is National Play Monopoly Day! So we couldn’t help but share this creative and oh-so fun nail design inspired the infamous board game. Created by editorial manicurist and nail artist, Ami Vega, the design features Monopoly elements…

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Simplify enhancements with the new NSI Essentials range

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NSI has unveiled its Essentials range; a new line of products designed to simplify nail enhancement application and cater to client needs. The new range reveals: Bond Enhancer – A Ph Balancer to be used for those clients who are prone to lifting. This replaces the brand’s current Bond enhancer. Bond – An acid-free primer to be…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Atkinson

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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Emma Atkinson, makes us fall in love with navy all over again with this midnight blue set. “I sculpted this set of nails using NSI Crystal Clear with Perfect Nails Size 12 Acrylic Brush. I filed the shape, then applied Pure Nails Halo…

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The Gel Bottle reveals new-style bottles to enhance use

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Gel polish brand, The Gel Bottle Inc., has introduced some changes to its bottles. The entire winter collection of shades will be available in the new-look bottles, as will each collection after that. The new features include: Bottle caps Each brush lid will have a colour cap with real colour swatch of the shade to…

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Make a festive mark with the :YOURS Loves a Christmas Miracle collection

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Sprinkle some Christmas magic on clients’ nails this season with the :Yours Loves a Christmas Miracle collection. Featuring two double sided stamping plates, Jingle Bells and Christmas in the Air, the collection has been designed by Sascha Gossen, Fee Wallace, Dee Timmer, Anna Lee, Maria Cientanni, John C. Nguyen, Natalie Al-Ta’ai, Tracey Lee, Marian Newman,…

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Help clients prep for wax appointments with Waxperts tips

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Does your client know how to prep for their wax appointment? With ten years’ experience in waxing, the team at Waxperts highlight some top tips… Research: Choose a salon that you have read great reviews on or have been recommended by a friend. You can find a Waxperts Salon on their Salon Map on the Waxperts website, www.waxpertswax.com…

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Create sparkling nail art with Glitter Effx by Le Chat

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Create nail designs to stun with the new Glitter Effx pots by Le Chat, ready for Christmas parties galore. With 72 sparkling shades ranging from vivacious violet to gorgeous gold hues to choose from, these nail art glitters can be mixed with acrylic powders, encapsulated in gel or sprinkled over gel polish. Shop the glitters…

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Learn how to craft acrylic nails with Cuccio

Cuccio effect education programme educators

Cuccio’s 4-day Acrylic Beginner course offers an insight into the world of acrylic nail technology, enabling you to understand how the nails and the products work. About: The course covers tip application; product application; how to maintain the nails and safe removal. Your educator will also spend the course helping you develop customer loyalty and…

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Beauty therapist recognised at NHF’s Welsh Awards

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Lauren Williams, of Beauty by Lauren, was recently awarded NHF Welsh Beauty Therapist of the Year at the NHF’s Welsh Awards. Hairdressing, barbering and beauty businesses gathered at The Coal Exchange in Cardiff. Based in Abertillery, the beauty therapist fought off competition to scoop the award at the ceremony, sponsored by Aston & Fincher. “Can’t believe…

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Salon Services shows support for industry charity partners

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Sally Salon Services has supported three charities this year by donating money raised through customer donations and in-store events. The beauty and hair product supplier raised £30,000 in total for The Little Princess Trust, which it has supported since 2013. This charity provides real hair wigs free of charge to children experiencing hair loss due to…

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OPI celebrates the power of colour with new campaign

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OPI is harnessing ‘Colour is the Answer’ as its brand message and core vision to aid its mission to transform the world with colour. This message will be at the core of its content creation, campaigns and products. “Most women know that colour can help them express themselves,” shares OPI co-founder and brand ambassador, Suzi…

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