COURSE BITES: Lecenté Perfecting Powders

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Course Details: “This class has been designed to focus almost entirely on powder application,” reveals Maria Cientanni, director at Lecenté. “This includes our Chrome, Neon Powders and Stardust products and our Layer It! “There is a focus on chrome and neon powder application, along with the chroming technique with Stardust and stamping with chrome. “The class…

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Work it out with China Glaze Chic Physique collection

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Move and shake into the new season with China Glaze spring collection – Chic Physique. Inspired by chic workout styles and athleisure-loving girls on the go, the collection sees 12 punchy, new shades in a variety of crème and shimmer finishes. New colours includes: Girl On The Glo – champagne nude shimmer Low-Maintenance – rose…

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Hand care offering revealed by Magpie Beauty

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Start and finish a Magpie Beauty manicure with style! The brand has bolstered its offering by revealing a range of hand care products joining the Magpie TLC line. Now available from the brand’s website, the new product additions see bubble gum scented hand sanitiser and lotion, as well as a Tea Tree Spray Sanitiser. Shop the new…

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CND™ unveils reformulated VINYLUX™ polish

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Sweet Squared has revealed the newly-reinvented CND™ VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish, featuring a new formula. Available from March, the reformulated VINLUX™ will include a ‘Caring Complex’, an infusion of keratin, jojoba oil and vitamin E. The revamped VINYLUX also boasts a new, Italian-designed ergonomic brush, for smooth and easy application. The polishes will be available from…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Celina Rydén, Sweden

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Hailing from Sweden, Celina Rydén’s nail work sees a slick ‘Scandinavian style’; “My clients choose classy, elegant nails with a pop of nail art,” Celina reveals. “My clientele tends to go with the seasonal colours, but are not afraid to try out new things. All my clients are very different; some will always request super,…

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Four new Evo shades revealed

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Add to your Evo long-lasting colour collection with four new house from Bio Sculpture Gel UK. The new additions see Pippa, a watermelon pink; Carol, a peach hue; Amy, a creamy olive; and, Candice, a reflective formula. The shades are available individual or together as a Spring Pack. Shop the shades via Bio Sculpture Gel UK…

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Cuccio UK reveals Ballerina collection

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Pirouette into the new season with Cuccio’s Ballerina collection. New for spring, the collection sees a palette of beautifully muted pink, nude and golden tones. The new shades will be available in lacquer and Cuccio Veneer, and include: Arabesque Par Terre Pretty Pink Tutu Odette’s Swan Queen Rose Gold Slippers Ballerina’s Blush Pirouette Giselle’s Beauty On…

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Catch eyes with Semilac

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Create captivating effects with Semilac’s Cats Eye range. When used with the Semilac Magnetic Pen, the polishes reveals a striking, multi-dimensional look. The range sees six new tones; Voilet, Blue, Red, Silver, Gold and Green. Semi-transparent, the effect polishes can be used under a variety of Semilac shades to create a multitude of effects. The semi transparent…

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Bolster your retail with new Ardell Beauty collection

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The founders of Ardell lashes have introduced a comprehensive beauty range from the brand. The Ardell Beauty range will be available from Louella Belle and includes lip, eye and brow products, as well as a variety of mascaras and palettes. Highly pigmented with textured finishes, the range boasts long-lasting formula in a range of flattering shades…

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Magpie Beauty dazzles with Rainbow Collection

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Create dazzling nail designs with the latest release from Magpie Beauty. The Rainbow Collection inlcudes four new glitter mixes available. The nail art glitters see a medium size cut in rainbow mix of colours to create multi-dimensional manicures. The new glitters include:  Sophie Alison Laura Georgie The Rainbow Collection is now available to buy from Magpie…

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Botanicals reveals Plastics Promise

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Soil Association certified skincare brand, Botanicals, has announced its Plastics Promise. The promise will see the company support the use of environmentally-friendly ingredients and packaging. “I am passionate about the benefits of using natural, organic skincare – for our health and beauty but also for our planet,” Wendy Stirling, founder of Botanicals says. “Botanicals uses…

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Bejewelled nude nails created by Michelle Class walk LFW Mulberry show

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Session stylist, Michelle Class, created a bejewelled nude nail manicure for Mulberry’s London Fashion Week showcase. Dubbed ‘Sweet Gems’, the nail look saw Swarovski crystal embellishments added to clean, groomed short nails. Michelle created the look with Morgan Taylor Stick With It base coat, followed by one coat of Sweet Surrender for a sheer pink…

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Ami Streets creates cartoon mani for Katie Eary LFW show

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Cartoonish, pop-art inspired nail art was selected for Katie Eary’s London Fashion Week showcase. Created by manicurist Ami Streets, the look saw a hot red nail tone courtesy of iZ Beauty of London, complete with white detailing to create an animated effect. The design a super shiny finish to create a vinyl-like quality. Katie Eary’s collection…

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Cherrie Snow uses Bio Sculpture Gel polish at Marques Almeidal showcase

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Bio Sculpture Gel and Cherrie Snow were tasked with creating the nail looks for Marques Almeidal’s London Fashion Week showcase. Cherrie and here team tended to the models’ nails with two different Bio Sculpture Gel Nail Polish looks. A nude nail tone, No.2093 Ivory Beige, was used to create a clean, neutral look, while other models…

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Kristine Toce creates statement nail look for Vin and Omi show

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Statement nails by Kristine Toce and her nail team rocked the Vin and Omi runway at London Fashion Week. All models wore matte colourful nail tones in a variety shade and shapes, complete with long woollen tassels. Held at the Andaz London Liverpool Street Hotel, the design house showcased its AW18 collection. Models wore a collection…

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