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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™ 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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Protect weak & brittle nails with Magpie Beauty Rubber Up

By Sophie Nutt | 20 August 2020

Magpie Beauty has launched Rubber Up; a clear rubber base layer offering superior adhesion with minimal lifting and chipping. The product is also designed to provide extra protection, due to its flexible nature, to weak brittle nails.What’s more, Rubber Up can also be used to cover the unevenness of natural…

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Create dazzling designs with Adora-belle Dusts

By Kat Hill | 18 August 2020

Add a sparkling element to nail designs with Magpie Beauty’s Adora-belle Dust Collection. The line up sees four new and improved iridescent dust flakes ideal for dazzling clients with a variety of finishes. The flakes can be into the inhibition layer of gel products or chromed into a no wipe…

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Add detail to nail designs with NSI Tech-Gels

By Helena Biggs | 16 August 2020

Create striking overlays or add long-lasting detail to nail designs with NSI’s Tech-Gel Colours. The pigment-rich gels have been designed to give a maximum one coat, full coverage, tack free finish. They cure to an ultra-high gloss shine over nail enhancements so no need for a top coat; thus cutting…

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Cnd autumn addict

CND™ unveils 6 earthy nail shades for autumn

By Helena Biggs | 15 August 2020

CND™ has launched six nail shades for autumn 2020, available in both Shellac™ gel polish and Vinylux™ long wear polish formulas. Inspired by the succulent flavours and crisp foliage of autumn, the Autumn Addict collection features a mix of earthy tones and subtle shades to suit a variety of tastes.…

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Viv simmonds animal

Nail art: How to perfect animal portraits on nails

By Guest Writer | 14 August 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… THIS MONTH: Beauty2Trs adds exciting new course to it repertoire with animal portrait painting by Australia’s Viv Clements-Simmonds Viv Clements-Simmonds has taken her passion for animals and depicted into art on the nail. During this class,…

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Luxe gel hot summer nights

Neon brights combine in Luxe Gel Hot Summer Nights collection

By Sophie Nutt | 14 August 2020

Create vibrant, neon-effect nail looks for clients this summer with the Hot Summer Nights collection from Luxe Gel. Featuring six highly pigmented gel polish shades, the collection comprises neon-effect hues in tones of orange, green, yellow and pinks. The Hot Summer Nights collection includes the shades: Holidays Exotic Miami Pink…

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