PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
Left-handed nail tech? Here’s how to adapt your tool kit
It is assumed that when working left-handed, you just work the opposite way. But if you are leftie, you will know this is a myth. The majority of the population is right-handed, and so the majority of nail products and techniques are tailored to right-handed techs. Having to adapt to…
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The UK heatwave: Is it affecting your nail products?
Educator & award-winning nail pro, Katie Clark, reveals why hot weather may impact your nail products and services… Most techs will have noticed a difference in their L&P acrylic and gel systems during different temperatures and seasons, with changes being particularly noticeable during periods of very warm weather. Temperature and…
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Celebrity manicurist launches HEMA-free gel products named after session nail techs
Celebrity manicurist & founder of nail brand, PersoNAILity™, Jenni Draper, has unveiled ManiCure: a HEMA-free gel system. Scratch spoke to the pro to find out more… When did you first get the idea for ManiCure? “ManiCure has been a dream of mine for about 20 years, but the journey really…
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Entity Beauty has unveiled its Rubber Base Gel, a base coat that self-levels, conceals flaws and ridges on the nail, and gives a smooth and perfected look to your nail design. The Rubber Base Gel formula has a rubberised formula that is flexible and volumising to the nail, enabling you…
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Working on tiny canvasses requires attention to detail & plenty of great lighting. But which lamp suits your nail tekking needs? Brighten your setup with a focus on the offerings from Daylight Company, founded in 1987 to help improve your work performance and efficiency… THE SLIMLINE Available as a table…
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Embrace the playful side of winter with the seasonal offering from Light Elegance; the Winter Play ButterCream collection. Featuring six shades inspired by exhilaration, competition and stepping out of your comfort zone, the collection makes the perfect seasonal addition to your kit as clients opt for a fun take on…
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Following much speculation and anticipation, pop star Harry Styles is to launch a range of cosmetics products. After teasing the term ‘Pleasing’ on everything from his clothes to billboards and posters, a Pleasing website launched with products available to pre-order, alongside an Instagram account (@pleasing) with the tagline ‘Find Your…
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OPI has launched its magnetic effect GelColor collection, Velvet Vision, featuring six shades to create standout, eye-catching looks. Velvet Vision shades feature colour formulated with white magnetic shimmer pigment and translucent pigment to create an ethereal effect. The shades do not require a base shade underneath and can be used…
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Gelish & Morgan Taylor have launched their winter shades for the 2021 season in collaboration with the release of all-singing, all-dancing film, Sing 2. Comprising 12 shades, the shades are available in Gelish gel polish and Xpress Dip with six of these shades also being available in Morgan Taylor nail…
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