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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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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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Protein Formula reveals Robbie Tomkins as brand ambassador

By Callie Iley | 4 October 2023

Celebrity manicurist, Robbie Tomkins, has been announced as brand ambassador for prescriptive nailcare brand, Protein Formula.  With a long list of celebrity clients with names including Amanda Seyfried, Claire Foy, Gillian Anderson, Hailey Bieber, Naomi Campbell, Olivia Colman, Paloma Faith and Sophie Turner, Robbie Tomkins’ session nail styling has taken him…

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Let the essence of nature inspire your seasonal nail styling with CND™’s Magical Botany collection

By Callie Iley | 4 October 2023

Drawing inspiration from the rich, earthy hues of the winter season, CND™ has launched its Magical Botany collection. Available in both CND Shellac™ and Vinylux™ formulations, the six-piece collection seeks to honour the changing seasons with its natural palette. Jan Arnold, co-founder and style director of CND™, comments: “We crave…

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Embrace Boho Style with INK London’s 6 autumn nail colours

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 September 2023

INK London has released its autumn 2023 nail colour collection, Boho Style, comprised of six seasonal gel polish shades. Their iLac Hybrid UV/LED Gel Polish formula is HEMA-free, with the same consistency as traditional nail polish, while lasting up to three weeks and being able to be removed in eight minutes.…

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In need of autumn nail inspo? Check out Townhouse’s AW23/24 Nail Art Collection

By Callie Iley | 28 September 2023

Inspired by the bold hues and trending looks of the changing seasons, Townhouse has announced the launch of its AW23/24 Nail Art Collection. The collection features six nail designs featuring a wearable, AW23-inspired palette, seeing warm earthy tones and bold red shades used alongside negative space and chrome-effect finishes for…

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CND™ expands L&P portfolio with Perfect Color Powders & Odorless Sculpting Liquid

By Scratch Staff | 26 September 2023

Nail brand, CND™, has unveiled six Perfect Color Sculpting Powder shades, offering a more varied range of L&P colour blending options. In addition, an Odorless Sculpting Liquid has been launched in three sizes, to minimise odours associated with traditional L&P acrylic services. The Sculpting Powders can be mixed to create…

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10 ingredients in your beauty products & their uses

By Callie Iley | 25 September 2023

Explore 10 common ingredients found in nailcare products & their functions… Allantoin Ideal for treating cracked and damaged skin, allantoin supports the healing process and has gentle exfoliating properties. It is used to soften and moisturise cuticles and encourages nail growth. This conditioning cuticle cream helps to soften both the…

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