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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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Nailchemy beautiful minds gel polish collection

Nailchemy releases 6pc gel polish range for charity

By Zoe Wickens | 15 March 2020

Nailchemy has teamed up with mental health initiative, Beautiful Minds, to release a six colour gel polish collection. Half of all funds raised from sales of the collection will go to two mental health charities Mind and Papyrus, as well as to the Beautiful Minds initiative to support mental health…

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Cuccio imagine

Cuccio encourages imagination with latest colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 13 March 2020

Cuccio has launched its latest colour collection, Imagine, just in time for the spring season. The eight-piece collection features an array of muted pastel shades ranging from soft mauve to slate grey, encouraging nail styles to roam free. Cuccio Imagine includes the hues: I Wish I Endure I Seek I…

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Cnd 15 shellac

CND™ adds 15 shades to Shellac™ range

By Kat Hill | 12 March 2020

CND™ has added 15 much-loved Vinylux™ shades to its Shellac™ range of colours. Ideal for clients seeking a longer wear-time, Shellac™ sees easy application thanks to its ergonomic brush, as well as 14+ day nail colour and five minute removal for the client. Scroll down to see the new shades!  Available via…

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Crystal parade charity nail art mix

Swarovski 100pc crystal nail art mix released in aid of CRY charity

By Zoe Wickens | 11 March 2020

Crystal Parade has released a limited-edition pack of 100 Swarovski crystals to aid nail designs and create eye-catching looks. The Nailing CRY Charity Nail Art Mix is in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young Charity (CRY), which supports families who have lost loved ones due to Sudden Adult Death…

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Hygeine lead

9 salon hygiene product musthaves

By Scratch Staff | 10 March 2020

With Coronavirus spreading across both UK the globe at a rapid rate, ensure your practises & procedures protecting both you and your clients as much as possible.  Check out these handy salon hygiene products… Read more about in-salon practices here. 1 The Edge Nails Hand Sanitiser 75% Alcohol www.edgenails.co.uk 2 Mundo Multi…

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Dipt powder nails

Offer spring-ready nails for clients with 3 pretty Dipt shades

By Zoe Wickens | 10 March 2020

Dipt has introduced three additional shades to its powder collection for spring. Queen is a sheer light pink with glitter; designed to make anyone feel like a queen with its sheer light pink sparkle. Limitless is a vibrant primrose yellow, produced to inspire wearers to feel like the possibilities are…

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