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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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Bio sculpture summer evo

Embrace bright pastels with 5 Evo summer nail colours

By Helena Biggs | 14 May 2020

Bio Sculpture has added five shades to its Evo gel polish range. The 2020 summer collection comprises bright pastel hues, each with a high gloss mirror shine and densely rich cosmetic grade pigments. Shanna is a soft dusty pastel blue Becca is a striking pinky-purple pastel Minki V is a…

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Opi neo pearl

OPI reimagines the metallic nail trend with Neo-Pearl collection

By Sophie Nutt | 14 May 2020

OPI has released the Neo-Pearl collection for spring 2020. The 12-piece collection sees a palette of iridescent pinks, purples, blues and nudes; combining natural translucence and luminosity for a soft and modern update to the metallic nail trend. Influenced by the appearance of pearls on runways and red carpets, Neo-Pearl…

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Naf! stuff pro

NAF! Stuff Pro launches with a focus on salon retail

By Sophie Nutt | 11 May 2020

After a successful 18 months of trade, the NAF! Stuff brand has split into two subdivisions – the salon retail arm of the business relaunches as NAF! Stuff Pro, while NAF! Stuff will relaunch in the summer of 2020 with a consumer-focused range of products. NAF! Stuff Pro has been…

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Staffordshire nail academy

Staffordshire Nail Academy & The Fab Man collaborate to produce salon furniture

By Sophie Nutt | 6 May 2020

Staffordshire Nail Academy and The Fab Man have collaborated to create salon furniture designed with the therapist in mind. A family affair, The Fab Man is the father of Hannah Garbett, managing director and director of education at Staffordshire Nail Academy. After years of struggling to feel comfortable at her…

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Get lippy

The Eve Appeal & CEW champion Get Lippy campaign

By Kat Hill | 1 May 2020

Gynaecological cancer charity, The Eve Appeal, and industry organisation, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), will unite throughout May to support the third Get Lippy campaign. Through a series of activities and virtual events, women and men across the UK will be encouraged to smash taboos by speaking openly about gynaecological health,…

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Sam biddle

Sam Biddle launches daily nail art live videos

By Kat Hill | 1 May 2020

Nail educator, Sam Biddle, has revealed a new nail art challenge with a series of live videos. The Nail Art @ Noon with Sam Biddle series will see a daily 20-minute video design to offer an artistic escape for nail professionals, showcasing different aspects of nail art, tools and top…

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