PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
Multiple ear piercing: the beauty trend for 2025 & how to offer in the salon
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
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
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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Magic has come to life with the Fables and Fairytales collection, available in both Gelish Soak Off Gel Polish and Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer. Clients will be enchanted by the six shades, which include soft pastels and rich hues for the spring season – and the collection also includes the transformative…
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Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on tending to the nails of clients that like to nibble… Many clients and techs often believe because a nail is naturally very short, they are unable to extend the nail with a sculpted enhancement or are sometimes…
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We adore this overlay – as the leopard print-style design looks super-cute on short nails! Hannah Missen, a freelance nail tech from Leigh On Sea, Essex, used CND SHELLAC shades to create the look. We love the pop of yellow – perfect for spring! Follow Hannah on Facebook, here.
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Stamp your way to speedy nail art designs in the salon with the latest launch from Morgan Taylor. The Designer Plates Nail Art Stamping Kits are available in geometric, floral and celebration themed collections. Each kit contains two stamping plates, with each plate including 14 designs, as well as sleeve…
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Christian Faye has revealed 24 Hour Brow Kits, designed to help you create perfect-looking eyebrows in seconds that last all day. Ideal to finish off a treatment or as a retail item, the water-resistant make-up stays on until it is removed with waterproof make-up remover. Each kit includes stencils and a…
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Give nails a sparkly finishing touch with the new Swarovski Shapes Mix from Crystal Parade. Available in shades clear and AB, this crystal medley contains five raindrops, three hearts, two rhombus and two fans. Perfect for creating bespoke nail looks, these flatback crystals can be added to both fingernails and…
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