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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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Upgrade your E-File routine with the KB Mini E-File Mandrel & KB Mini Sanding Bands

By Callie Iley | 23 August 2023

Katie Barnes Tool Range has expanded its offering with the KB Mini E-File Mandrel & KB Mini Sanding Bands. Give your nail prep and shaping services an upgrade with the KB Mini E-File Mandrel and KB Mini Sanding Bands, featuring a compact size to support techs in navigating the nail…

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Make nails rock with Light Elegance’s 12 autumn 2023 shades

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 August 2023

Light Elegance has launched the Rocks collection, featuring rich colours and mesmerising glitters inspired by nature, for autumn and beyond. “I loved making something so gritty, rough and natural, such as rocks and stones, and turning them into something beautiful, modern and clean,” comments Lexy McLellan, Light Elegance creative director.…

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Serve up iced matcha latte looks with The GelBottle’s gel colour & top coat duo

By Callie Iley | 18 August 2023

In search of a milky, muted green shade to level up your matcha manis? With 686K views for #matchanails on TikTok, matcha manis are more popular than ever, and The GelBottle has just made the look easier to achieve. Its Matcha Latte gel colour is the perfect complement to The…

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‘Hypoallergenic’ Zero Gel Polish range enters nail market via The Manicure Company

By Callie Iley | 15 August 2023

Founded in Waterford, Ireland in 2016, The Manicure Company (TMC) prides itself on providing nail pros with reliable, innovative products and exceptional customer support. The latest addition to its portfolio, the Zero Gel Polish range, is an extension of these goals, offering a long-wearing nail finish fitting to the conscious…

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Stamping, gel polish & so much more… discover Hungarian nail brand, Moyra

By Carter Rogers | 11 August 2023

Scratch shines a spotlight on Moyra, a family-run nail brand focused on quality products, top-notch education and excellent customer service…  For over two decades, Csaba and Reka Frile of Hungary have been sharing their professional nail products across the globe, supporting nail stylists in the creation of slick, colourful services.…

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Create chic & classy nail looks with CND™’s 6 autumnal shades

By Chloe Randall | 9 August 2023

CND™ has unveiled its autumn collection, Upcycle Chic, featuring six hues to add to your offering this autumn. Available in both CND™ Shellac™ gel polish and CND™ Vinylux™ long wear polish formulas, this palette is inspired by upcycled fashion and modern runway trends to match the season. The shades are:…

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