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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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Embrace holographic trends with the China Glaze OMG! Flashback collection

By Sophie Nutt | 26 July 2018

China Glaze has released its special edition OMG! Flashback collection. The 10th anniversary collection brings back the most prism-packed and rainbow intensive nail lacquer shades since the brand’s debut in 2008. Entice with light-catching holographic hues as the collection features shades with quirky, abbreviated names such as BFF, OMG, 2NITE,…

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Nsi polish pro new orleans

Be the soul of the party with NSI Polish Pro New Orleans Night Life collection

By Sophie Nutt | 25 July 2018

NSI has revealed the New Orleans Night Life collection in brush on, soak off Polish Pro formula. Featuring bold hues to transform clients into the star of any party, this collection sees six eye-catching shades. The collection includes: Bourbon Street – coral with a gold shimmer French Quarter – bright…

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Spruce up your salon with new Salon Services Equipment Direct range

By Sophie Nutt | 24 July 2018

Salon Services has launched its new Equipment Direct range, including a host of salon equipment to suit every budget. Featuring low-cost essentials, premium pieces and freelance-friendly products, the range can be ordered from Salon Services stores and via the website. Products are available for delivery within seven days (T&Cs apply)…

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Salon system photoshoot

Behind the scenes: Salon System brand photoshoot

By Guest Writer | 24 July 2018

On the 11 July, myself and Scratch‘s Sophie hotfooted to Cherryduck Studios in London, just a stone’s throw from Tower Bridge, to go behind the scenes on an exciting Salon System brand photoshoot. Capturing images and videos with models and products to align with the new Salon System brand image and…

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Candy coat icelolly gels

Create colour changing nail overlays with Candy Coat

By Helena Biggs | 24 July 2018

Creative nail brand, Candy Coat, has launched the Ice Lolly collection The gel polish range that reveals up to three colours depending on temperature. Offering an ombré look with minimal effort, the overlays are sure to be a talking point – particularly in this heatwave as clients dip from the pool to…

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Cnd wild earth

CND™ inspired by nature for AW18 nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 22 July 2018

Sweet Squared, UK distributor of CND™, has unveiled Wild Earth, its autumn/winter 2018 nail colour collection. Available in both CND SHELLAC™ and  VINYLUX™ formulas, the six shades in the collection have been inspired by ‘Mother Earth’s endless array of textures, magnificent colour palette and breathtaking landscapes’. Wild Earth comprises the deep cobalt…

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