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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Kass Dixon

By Kat Hill | 22 August 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Kass Dixon has found chameleon pigments have been popular with clients seeking a shimmery summer look. “Chameleon pigments have been…

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Gel polish fading? Here’s how to prevent it

By Katie Barnes | 22 August 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why gel polish can fade in the summer – and how to help prevent it Many techs are familiar with…

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High Definition announces new training manager for brows & make-up

By Helena Biggs | 21 August 2017

Experienced beauty pro, Rose Lonsdale, has been announced as High Definition‘s new training manager. She joins the brow and make-up brand with a wealth of commercial, beauty and education experience. Rose…

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Turn up the heat with Jessica’s Neon Lights GELeration collection

By Helena Biggs | 20 August 2017

Wave goodbye to miserable weather and add a pop of colour to nails with seven additions to Jessica’s GELeration soak off gel polish colour collection. The vibrant hues are sure…

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Lecenté reveals Pink and White Ombré Powders

By Kat Hill | 19 August 2017

Lecenté has unveiled a beautiful way to create the baby boomer or faded French style. Available through Sweet Squared, the two new super finely milled opalescent powder can be blended to…

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NSI and SpaRituals unveil new collection

By Kat Hill | 19 August 2017

Embrace the nude nail trend with SpaRitual’s autumn/winter collection – Exhale. Available from NSI UK, the collection sees five new colours and a 2-in-1 treatment polish. The palette includes chic pink,…

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Liverpool named fake tan capital of the UK

By Kat Hill | 17 August 2017

A new report has dubbed Liverpool as the fake tan capital of the UK. Online hair and beauty retailer Hairtrade.com  looked at which cities stocked up on tanning products. Check out…

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Tanning brand to launch in Russia

By Kat Hill | 16 August 2017

Tanning brand, Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter, is set to launch into Russia next month. Following the brand’s launch in Canada this month and the new venture into Russia, Cocoa Brown…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Penny Smith, Beautifix

By Kat Hill | 16 August 2017

Recently redecorated, Penny Smith at Beautifix has never felt more at home in her home salon. “I set up by myself two years ago after struggling within other salons, I…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Wimbledon

Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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