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Create durable enhancements with new Hard Candy acrylic range

By Helena Biggs | 17 December 2018

Colourful nail brand, Candy Coat, is welcoming a new L&P acrylic system to its range; Hard Candy. Designed for techs wishing to create enhancements that are strong and striking, the system is self-levelling and a ‘Try Me’ kit is available to test the range. The brightly coloured mini-kit features blush…

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Ensure party-ready nails with Essence Glitter Winter Collection

By Sophie Nutt | 15 December 2018

Add dazzle to your nail designs with new glitter pots from Essence Glitter, seeing a range of festive effects. Ideal for nail looks from Christmas Eve right through until New Year, the shades are: Blue Spruce Santa Claws Crystal Ball Ice Castle Pixie Pop The cosmetic grade glitters can be…

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Indulge skin with Cuccio Naturalé Toscano Currant & Clove Butter

By Sophie Nutt | 14 December 2018

As the temperature drops, encourage clients to take care of the skin with this member of the Cuccio Naturalé Butter range, seeing elements of toscano currant and clove. Indulge clients with this limited edition butter; ideal for hand and foot services – as well as retailing for home use. The non-oily…

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Homelessness charity calling for salon volunteers this Christmas

By Sophie Nutt | 14 December 2018

National homelessness charity, Crisis, is calling on hairdressers, barbers and salon assistants across the country to volunteer at their Christmas centres this month. The centres provide thousands of people with good, warmth, healthcare and specialist services over Christmas in addition to Crisis’ year-round services. Salon services such as washing, cutting…

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Pinterest reveals 2019 beauty trend predictions

By Kat Hill | 14 December 2018

Pinterest has revealed its annual Pinterest 100 report, which sees a variety of trend predictions for 2019 identified by the social media platform. Including beauty and lifestyle forecasts, the report reveals an insight into consumer browsing habits on the social media platform. The almond nail shape also appeared in the report, with searches for…

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Sculpt enhancements with Orly’s Builder in a Bottle

By Helena Biggs | 13 December 2018

January will see the launch of Orly’s GelFX Builder in a Bottle, a soak-off sculpting gel that applies like a soft gel and wears as a hard gel. Its brush-on builder application affords control and the ability to create nail enhancements with ease and at speed. What’s more, the self-levelling…

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Create embellished designs with the Nail Art Mix and Mingle pots from Asu Nail & Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 13 December 2018

Get set for the party season ahead, as Asu Nail & Beauty Supplies has revealed its new Nail Art Mix and Mingle pots for sparkling designs. Each pot contains a mixture of beads, sparkles, pearls, stones, shapes and more, with six different colour schemes to choose from: silver, gold, rose…

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Create festive, glittering designs with the new winter collection from Lecenté

By Sophie Nutt | 12 December 2018

With festive spirit and celebration at its heart, Lecenté has released its new Disco Ball collection ready for winter. Comprising four new chunky glitters, the collection is sure to get clients in the mood for celebration this festive season: Dancing Queen Funky Town Boogie Nights Night Fever Alongside the new…

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Nail tech reveals #giftofnails campaign

By Kat Hill | 11 December 2018

Oxfordshire-based nail technician, Kellie Underwood of Enchanted Nails By Kellie, has launched a project aiming to offer a little helping hand to people recovering from illness. Kellie is has revealed that from 2019, she will offer a gel polish manicure free of charge each month. Open to nomination, the treatment will be…

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Mavala supports LCBT at the Ideal Home Christmas Show

By Sophie Nutt | 10 December 2018

Mavala begun its Christmas celebrations early by appearing at the Ideal Home Christmas Show alongside the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT). Following a series of training session with Mavala’s nail care expert, Lynn Grey, the LCBT students were set up at the Ideal Home Christmas Show from 20-24 November…

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Nouveau Lashes founders collect Queen’s Award for Enterprise

By Helena Biggs | 10 December 2018

Nouveau Lashes has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade and a ceremony was held to present the brand’s co-founders, Bridgette Softley and Karen Betts, with the official award and scroll. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise recognises British businesses and other organisations that excel at international trade, innovation…

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Nail Harmony UK scoops Outstanding Distributor award

By Helena Biggs | 9 December 2018

Nail Harmony UK, distributor of Gelish products in the UK, has been awarded the Outstanding Distributor 2018 accolade by Gelish founders, Danny Haile, David Daniel & Gari-Dawn Tingler. The trio, of US company Nail Alliance, presented the award to Nail Harmony UK director, Georgie Smedley, at an event in California. She…

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Sweet Squared spreads seasonal joy by gifting presents to pros

By Sophie Nutt | 8 December 2018

Techs – do you fancy winning a prize courtesy of Sweet Squared? You could be in with a chance! The ‘Gift Of Giving’ season has begun with Sweet Squared, as the team is gifting a whopping 250 presents to pros over the festive period. To get involved and be in…

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Mobile nailist scoops London Enterprise Award

By Sophie Nutt | 7 December 2018

Two-time Scratch Star winner, Metta Francis, received another accolade for her business acumen – this time at The 2018 Greater London Enterprise Awards. Presented by SME News, the awards recognise small and medium sized businesses that have achieved widespread success deserving of recognition. Metta scooped the Best Mobile Nail Artist title. Metta took to her…

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UK’s first eco-spa implements ‘clean air act’

By Sophie Nutt | 7 December 2018

Titanic Spa, the UK’s first eco-spa, has launched a ‘clean air act’ to provide a clean breathing space both inside and outside of the spa. Following the statistics that pollution causes up to 36,000 early deaths a year in the UK and the news that London regularly breaches EU air…

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