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Halo uptown girl colour pops

Step out with Uptown Girl gel polish nail colour collection for spring

By Helena Biggs | 5 March 2018

Pure Nails presents its latest Halo Gel Polish collection; Uptown Girl. The sophisticated palette of nudes is ideal for the girl about town, offering classic and chic shades to complement…

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Opi lisbon

Jet off to Lisbon with OPI’s spring collection

By Sophie Nutt | 4 March 2018

Travel to Lisbon with the colourful spring collection from OPI. Taking inspiration from Portugal’s capital, the collection features fashion-forward shades that reflect the city’s blend of heritage and modernism. “Lisbon…

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Kayley cairns nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns

By Sophie Nutt | 4 March 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech and educator, Kayley Cairns, created these nails when testing out some new coloured powders before using them on…

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Cuccio ballerina

Cuccio UK reveals Ballerina collection

By Kat Hill | 3 March 2018

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…

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Semilac cats eye

Catch eyes with Semilac

By Kat Hill | 2 March 2018

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,…

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Ardel beauty

Bolster your retail with new Ardell Beauty collection

By Kat Hill | 2 March 2018

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,…

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Scratch cover star scoops top nail award

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2018

Talented tech, Katie Barnes, has scooped the Nail Professional of the Year title at the Professional Beauty Awards. It’s been a great week for Katie – as she also graces the front…

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Ink summer dayz

Pray for Summer Dayz with INK London’s nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2018

Brrr, it may be chilly outside – but summer will come around sooner than you think, so be prepared for bright nail requests with five punchy nail shades from INK…

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Scratch Stars Awards 2018 closes with record number of entries

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2018

Entry to the Scratch Stars Awards closed at midnight, with over 500 entries received across 16 categories; the highest number of entries to date. Techs, salon owners and nail aficionados…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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