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Studex multi piercing

Multiple ear piercing: the beauty trend for 2025 & how to offer in the salon

By Guest Writer | 2 May 2025

Piercing equipment and training provider, Studex, shares information about three multi piercing techniques… “With multiple ear piercings becoming one of the biggest beauty trends of 2025, Studex is offering guidance on new piercing techniques, exclusive to Studex Piercing Partners,” says a spokesperson for the brand. “Not only are multi piercings…

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Cnd shellac vivid lead 2025

CND™ extends SHELLAC™ line with 7 ‘Vivid’ shades to elevate nail artistry

By Helena Biggs | 1 May 2025

Are you craving a nail product formula that’s ideal for detailed linework, smooth to apply and streak-free? Consider adding CND™’s SHELLAC™ Vivid range to your collection: seven intensely pigmented and bold primary and secondary shades. Building on its longstanding commitments to supporting creative expression and nailcare, CND™ has introduced the…

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French pedicure

How to nail the French tip pedicure

By Katie Barnes | 20 April 2025

Katie Clark, award-winning nail tech & founder of Katie Barnes Tool Range & Education, answers questions about perfecting the French pedi… How big should the French tips be? A French tip should mimic the natural free edge of the nail. Estimate how long the client will wait between appointments, plus…

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Color club vamp

Vamp up nails with 6 seductive Color Club lacquer shades

By Helena Biggs | 3 October 2020

Embrace the autumn/winter season with Color Club’s sultry six-piece nail polish collection, She’s So Vamp. The sophisticated hues include a sexy burgundy, deep teal and forest green, and are also available in gel polish and dip powder formulas. Trend led, the shades join over 250 existing Color Club hues; each…

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Hair gummies hair gain

Help the 8 million UK women that suffer hair loss with retail-friendly Hair Gummies

By Helena Biggs | 2 October 2020

Trichologists have reported an increase in hair loss since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, and over 8 million women in the UK suffer hair loss at some point in their lives. Complement your salon services with the handy Hair Gummies retail product, created by hair supplement brand Hair Gain…

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Cnd plexigel 1200

Fix, fill, shape & build nails with CND™ PlexiGel system

By Alex Fox | 2 October 2020

CND™ has launched PlexiGel, an enhancement system that offers solutions for broken, torn, chipped or flat nails. Serving up a speedy and simple way to repair nails, the system has been in laboratory development for over three years. “Every component of the system including the packaging was tested by nail…

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Lart hello strong nails

Strong women inspire LART autumn collection

By Sophie Nutt | 2 October 2020

LART has revealed its autumn 2020 collection; Hello, STRONG Nails!, featuring 11 shades of mineral dipping powder to reflect the ‘titanium power of women’. Ranging from rich purples to khaki green and warm mustard shades, the Hello, STRONG Nails collection colours boast the LART dipping formula for easy and fast…

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Cnd ruby ritz

CND™ brings back Shellac™ in Ruby Ritz for festive season

By Sophie Nutt | 30 September 2020

CND™ has brought back the fan favourite Shellac™ shade Ruby Ritz in time to add sparkle to clients’ nails for the festive season. Available exclusively from Sweet Squared, Ruby Ritz is a rich red shade topped with thousands of sparkles, ideal for party season and Christmas nail appointments. Here, CND™ education ambassador Victoria…

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Mavala autumn 2020 charming

Mavala captures tones from nature in 6-piece nail polish collection

By Alex Fox | 30 September 2020

Using a backdrop of cities that come to life in the autumn for its inspiration, Mavala, the natural nailcare brand developed in Geneva since 1958, has released its autumnal colour collection for 2020. The Charming collection, as it’s been christened, is a six-piece set pitching an earthy and elegant nod…

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