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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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Opi gelcolour lineup refreshed

Enhance nail strength with refreshed OPI GelColor essentials

By Helena Biggs | 1 July 2020

OPI has refreshed its GelColor base and top coat essentials to enhance the flexibility and strength of the natural nail – and aid long-term wear. Stay Classic Base Coat has improved packaging and is the ideal foundation for GelColor services for clients with normal nails and/or those that visit nail…

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Mundo tool disinfectant

Mundo reveals Power Plus Ultra tool disinfectant

By Kat Hill | 30 June 2020

Supplier of hygiene and infection control products, Mundo Professional, has announced the launch of Mundo Power Plus Ultra. The new concentrated instrument and tool disinfectant has proved effective against coronavirus, as well as many other pathogens including norovirus. Presented in a handy 500ml pour bottle, the formula can be used…

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Light elegance premium pretties kit

Sparkle with Light Elegance Premium Pretties Kit

By Kat Hill | 30 June 2020

Add sparkle to nail services with Light Elegance’s Premium Pretties Kit. These nail art dry pigments can be sprinkled or mixed into Light Elegance Gels and Apex Acrylic to create individual looks. Th pigments can be apply over your Light Elegance Colour coat and sealed with a coat of Super Shinny. Presented…

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Indigo nails

Indigo Nails Lab UK offers back-to-work offers & tutorials

By Kat Hill | 29 June 2020

Indigo Nails Lab UK is helping nail businesses prepare for re-opening with Instagram Live sessions and lower prices and discounts across its range of professional products. Allowing shoppers to stock up on nail products and personal protective equipment, prices have been lowered across the website. “Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, we…

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Olympia Beauty Online Store launches

By Kat Hill | 27 June 2020

Leading trade beauty exhibition, Olympia Beauty, has announced the launch of a new shopping online platform for beauty professionals and consumers. The Olympia Beauty Online Store sees multiple brands, services and training available through simple, independent and online platform. Brands on the store include Vu Nail Systems, Edge Nail & Beauty…

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Dorota palicka

Nail art options for every skill level

By Guest Writer | 24 June 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month: Awarding winning nail tech, Dorota Palicka About Dorota Dorota moved with her family from Poland to a small village in Scotland in 2006. Due to the language barrier she was not able to work as…

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