Salon workwear for the new season

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See in the new season with style thanks to Buttercup’s latest collection of salon workwear. Featuring eight new styles, the collection sees a palette of white, black, nude, plum, forest green, and bright pink. The new collection also sees a variety of designs, featuring details such as unusual necklines, piping and cut-outs. The tunics are…

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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Bio Sculpture Gel

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The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Strike a funny bone with this dancing skeleton design from Bio Sculpture Gel. Over a black overlay, use a fine nail art brush or tool to detail the different…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Finny-Foo-Fars Beauty Box, Loughborough

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Striking out as a mobile technician, as Finlay Dawkins’ client base and list of services grew, she soon grew out of her portable kit. “As my range of treatments started to grow so did my kit!” Finlay laughs. “It was getting a little tricky to carry around.” Seeking a solution, Finlay started to carry out…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Amber Heath

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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Amber Heath has found intricate, encapsulated designs have been requested recently. “Encapsulated floral designs have been popular as my clients wanting 3D art, without the detailing on top of the nail,” Amber reveals. “I created the design for my client after I was having a little play with my…

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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Lianne Clarke, Swoon Nails

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The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Lianne Clarke, owner of Swoon Nails and brand ambassador for Calgel, kicked off October’s festivities with this eerie ombré design. Lianne created the look with shades Slate Grey and Carbon Black,…

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CaronLab Australia products lands in the UK

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UK distributor, The Edge Nails and Beauty, has announced the arrival of Caronlab Australia to its brand portfolio. Popular in its founding country, Caronlab Australia boasts a full and comprehensive professional range of products and accessories with a wax to suit all salon and client requirements. Competitive in price, the distributor has revealed there is no minimum purchase…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton

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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Terri Eaton has been wearing this dusky rose gold design – perfect for the change in season. “I’m currently wearing Gelish shade, Exhale,” Terri reveals. “It’s one of my favourite colours for autumn and goes well with so many tones. “I’m loving the new Magpie…

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Dazzle with three CND SHELLAC™ top coats for nails

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Sure to enhance any CND SHELLAC™ shade and top off any mani or pedi with added style, CND has unveiled three effects top coats. Matte, Glitter and Pearl make up Alluring Trilogy: The Top Coat Collection. The Matte top coat seals colour with a velvety, silky smooth finish, while the Glitter effect boasts at micro red, blue…

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Bio Sculpture releases Mad Glamour Collection

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Bio Sculpture has revealed The Mad Glamour Collection. New for A/W18 and now available, four new colours have been unveiled: 218 Shimmering Joy 219 Magical Merry-Go-Round 220 Shine Like A Disco Ball 221 Party Popper “The collection features four shades inspired by disco sequins, satin and glitter as seen on 70s dance floors,” Claire Aggarwal,…

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OPI reveals updated GELCOLOR SYSTEM

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OPI is to update its GelColor soak-off nail system with new base and top coats featuring ProHealth technology, new colourful bottles, an additional 7.5ml product size and an LED dual-cure light made with LG. The ProHealth Technology base coat and top coat help protect nails and shield manicures and pedicures from damage while locking in chip-free colour and shine.…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Beauty Lounge Topsham

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First-time salon owner, Samantha Lelliott, opened the doors to her new venture February this year. The Beauty Lounge Topsham now serves the local area some much need tranqulity. “Everything we do in the salon is to give people the most relaxed, chilled out and indulgent experience no matter what they are booked in for,” Samantha…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Chree, Chreeative Nails

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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Chree, of Chreeative Nails, has found her clients have been requesting brush-stroke designs in autumnal shades. “This type of design has been so popular because of the recent change in season and fashions,” Laura reveals. “Autumnal colours are in again. This design is…

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Magpie Beauty reveals new collection

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Magpie Beauty has revealed its autumn collection for 2017 – seeing six new glitters perfect f0r seasonal nail art and designs. The line-up includes: Jessica – a fiery copper, orange holographic in size .008 Mellisa – purpled holographic mix in medium size mix Charlotte – rose gold metallic mix in mixed sizes Isabel – an ultra fine dusky pink rose Jennifer –…

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Spruce up your salon with REM

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Spruce up your mani desk with the Infiniti Nail Station from REM. Available with or without storage, the desk can be customised to any REM colour meaning there’s a look to suit every salon set-up. It also boasts the REM three year warranty. Infiniti features an advanced air filter system as standard, as well as two glass display shelves…

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MII continues global expansion

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Gerrard International and creators of Mii Cosmetics, has announced two exclusive new international distributors for Mii. Beauty Sense will cover the Czech and Slovak Republics, while AdVision will work with the The Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. With these two new distributor partners, Mii is now available in 13 countries. The two new…

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