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16 products that will help you nail the cat eye manicure trend

By Jess Watts | 29 July 2025

Lead image courtesy of @hopejungnails using Light Elegance P+ Gel Polish in Ice Kitty, available via www.lightelegance.co.uk. The iridescence and reflective depth of cats’ eyes have long entranced humans. So much so, that their power has been harnessed to create stunning nail designs. Specially crafted magnetic nail products contain metallic…

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Crack. Snack. Create: A takeaway inspires fortune cookie nail art experience

By Scratch Staff | 28 July 2025

Do you – or your clients – struggle to make decisions about nail designs at appointments? Say hello to Nail Fortunes™: an edible fortune cookie experience that delivers inspiration to the nail desk. “This started as a totally random idea I threw out to my husband over dinner,” says founder,…

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Nail expert: the importance of parallel sidewalls for a beautiful nail finish

By Katie Barnes | 21 July 2025

Award-winning nail technician & Katie Barnes Tool Range & Education founder, Katie Clark, offers insight… Parallel sidewalls start at the cuticle zone and end at the free edge. They mirror each other and help to give a nail enhancement a slim and slender appearance. The term, ‘parallel sidewalls’, is frequently…

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SALON SYSTEM unveil Marvelbrow Mini Wax Heater

By Kat Hill | 23 January 2017

Great things come in small packages – and Salon System’s new Marvelbrow Mini Wax Heater is no exception! Ideal for smaller areas of waxing, brow specialists on the go, the compact design is portable. Holds approximately 4oz of strip wax or hot wax beads, the heater boasts fast heating time as…

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BCI UNVEILS Mandrel and Abrasive Bands for files

By Kat Hill | 23 January 2017

BCI has unveiled that latest addition to its wide product range. The new Mandrel and Abrasive Bands are great for artificial materials when used with an electric filing unit. Speedy and precise, the plastic bit can be used interchangeable abrasive bands. With a type to suit different needs, the bands…

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SAVE ON Nubar nail products while stocks last

By Helena Biggs | 23 January 2017

Add some sparkle to your nail product collection by getting your hand on Nubar products – now with some great savings while stocks last. The offers are valid 23-27 January 2017 and include: 3 for 2 on all Gelicure gel polish colours 3 for 2 on all Nail Art Glitter Jewels…

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THE EDGE brings Charlotte Rhys range to UK

By Kat Hill | 22 January 2017

Perfect for spas, luxury South African brand, Charlotte Rhys, is now available in the UK. Offering bath, body and skin care products as well as fragrances, the products are created in the brand’s home town of Cape Town, using natural, organic and botanical ingredients. Beautifully packaged, there are a variety of signature Charlotte…

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SALON SERVICES holds 3 for 2 offer

By Helena Biggs | 21 January 2017

Salon Services is offering 3 for 2 across its own range of acrylic products. Valid until 31st January, the deal includes the brand’s acrylic liquid, as well as its acrylic powders in shades White, Brilliant White, Pink and Clear. To take advantage of this offer, visit your nearest Salon Services…

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ALL THAT Jazz launch new collection

By Kat Hill | 20 January 2017

The final collection marking the marriage of Jazz Christodoulou – the face of All That Jazz – is now available. Entitled Happily Ever After, the four piece lacquer collection features: – Pitter Patter – a black glitter – Tiaras & Tantrums – a sparkling white glitter – Date Night – a purple/red glitter – Picture…

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