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Plum perfect: 38 purple nail designs & products to get your creative juices flowing
According to WGSN’s Global Colour Forecast, purple is set to be a big hit. The report states: “Purple is a culturally emotive colour with links to royalty, love, mystery and spirituality.” Enter plum: a universally loved fruit and stunning nail shade. Plum is incredibly versatile; the hue can be worn…
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7 tips for working with nail embellishments
Adorning nails with 3D embellishments adds dimension to designs, allowing you to transform plain styles into striking looks. 7 nail stylists offer adhesion and application advice… Lead nail tips by Scarlett Senter (@scarlett_senternailartist). 1. “Practice wearing embellished designs on your own nails, as this will help you to learn a…
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How to remove L&P acrylic nail enhancements safely
Whilst it is tempting to try remove nail enhancements as quickly as possible, correct removal requires professional attention to prevent damage to the natural nail. Here’s how it should be done… Each type of nail enhancement requires a specific method of removal, and the time this takes varies. While UV…
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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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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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Ideal as a treatment add-on or retail option, BeautyPro has revealed its new Thermotherapy Masks: the Warming Gold Foil Mask with hyaluronic acid and Q10 and Warming Silver Foil Mask with vitamin C and green tea. The foil-backed masks create a seal against the surface of the face, allowing for…
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Cuccio has launched its striking neon colour collection, Atomix, featuring pigments that are designed to empower the wearer. “Empowerment is a process by which a person becomes an agent of change,” comments a spokesperson for the brand. “It’s living with purpose and a ‘Can Do!’ attitude. “Consider this collection as…
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Turn back the clock this summer with six playful EzFlow TruGel shades inspired by the 1990s. Also available in TruDip formulas, the hues feature a mix of pastels, bights and multi-colour combinations. The collection includes: Whatchamacallit – Bright multi-colour topper Clueless Is More – Soft beige with yellow undertone Tamagotcha!…
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Boost customer experience as Ferrero Foodservice, the Italian family-owned confectionary comapny, launches its tic tac pillow packs for salon environments. Recent research commissioned by Ferrero found that, despite the fact consumers were happy to receive complimentary mints, 60% believe that a bowl of open mints at reception looked dated and…
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