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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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OPI collaborates with award-winning nail pro on mani/pedi essentials range

By Helena Biggs | 14 April 2025

Following the launch of the Katie Barnes X OPI branded E-file in 2024, the two companies have announced a second collaboration: a range of nail and cuticle tools and E-file bits. Katie Clark (née Barnes), a multi award-winning nail pro & educator, founded Katie Barnes Tool Range in 2017 to…

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#MANIMONDAY: Pretty in pink nail art by Miss Lucy’s

By Helena Biggs | 16 January 2017

We were enraptured by this delicate design by Miss Lucy’s, an educator and home salon owner from Leiston. Feature encapsulated hearts and 3D artistry, the design is ideal for brides or Valentine’s Day nails, and we love the feminine shape and additions of pink crystals to really catch attention. Check…

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NOUVEAU LASHES unveils make-up remover perfect for retail

By Kat Hill | 15 January 2017

Boost your retail area with Nouveau Lashes Eye Make-Up Remover. Suitable for client to use while sporting lash extensions, the micellar gel remover is enriched with vitamins to condition lashes. The formula is designed to sooth the delicate eye area and leave the skin smooth, moisturised and make-up free. Also suitable…

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MORGAN TAYLOR launches new base coats

By Helena Biggs | 14 January 2017

Morgan Taylor has unveiled three new strengthening base coats for soft, brittle nails. The REACTmax™ Nail Strengtheners & Extended Wear Base Coats are available in three different finishes: Original, Satin and Optical Brightener. Featuring Morgan Taylor’s exclusive PolyElastin™ Complex, each formula is 5-FREE and designed to provide nails with strength…

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NEW SKYSCRAPER gel colours to be released

By Helena Biggs | 14 January 2017

Gel II is to launch its Skyscraper Building Gels in three new shades – Nude, Plush Pink and Extreme Pink. Flexible and lightweight, the building gels feature colour changing inhibitor technology to provide long lasting brightness that resists fading and colour changes over time. What’s more, they also contain unique…

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BEAUTYPRO REVEAL new sensory diffuser

By Helena Biggs | 12 January 2017

Lull your clients into a sheer state of relaxation during a treatment with the new BeautyPro Sensory Diffuser. This portable unit releases light, sound and fragrance to ensure a harmonious and sensorial atmosphere that is likely to provoke repeat visits. The integrated light can slowly transition between each of the colours…

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NSI UNVEIL Dual Lamp

By Kat Hill | 11 January 2017

Offering you flexibility in your nail services, the new NSI Dual Lamp can be used to cure both UV and LED-friendly products. This 36W lamp features a 90 second cure time and three preset times of five, 30 and 60 seconds. Built to withstand over 50,000 hours of salon use, the…

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