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OPI turns to Peru for AW18 nail colours

By Helena Biggs | 19 September 2018

Inspired by natural beauty and bohemian vibes, the 12 shades in OPI’s autumn/winter 2018 collection comprise flirty purples, deep burgundies and rosy hues – available in lacquer, Infinite Shine and GelColor formulas. The Peru collection was inspired by the likes of Machu Picchu’s Incan ruins and the country’s architecture, food…

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Enhance make-up services with HD Brows Lip Define pencils

By Sophie Nutt | 18 September 2018

Ideal for retailing or adding to make-up services, lock in colour with five new Lip Define shades. Boasting a long-lasting formula and creamy consistency, new colours include Grape, Tutti Fruitti, Wine, Prune and Toast: offering a different hue tailored to the taste and skin tone of every client. Highly pigmented,…

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Claim your space at Crystal Nails UK Nail Campus

By Kat Hill | 18 September 2018

Crystal Nails UK has revealed its Nail Campus training event is set to return in October. Hosted by the distributor in Essex, from October 15, 2018, there will be five days of classes and workshops. The event will be taught and guided by Crystal Nails absolute master international educators, as…

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Sheffield salon stars in E4’s Super Salon TV show

By Sophie Nutt | 17 September 2018

Sheffield-based salon, the StyleBar, is opening it’s doors to the nation by starring in it’s own reality TV series on E4, revealing the trials and triumphs that come with running such a business. Inspired by the sheer size of the salon, the TV series has been dubbed The Super Salon and the…

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Peek inside Faby’s ‘Diaries’ nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 17 September 2018

Italian nail colour brand, Faby, has launched 12 lacquer shades for autumn/winter. Inspired by diaries and their various emotions, tales and contradictions, the palette includes rich browns, greens and garnets and urban nudes and greys. “The Faby Diaries collection is born to let you trace your own story; offering a…

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LFW Nails: Orly for Sadie Williams SS19

By Helena Biggs | 16 September 2018

Orly nail lacquer was used by techs working on the nail styles for Sadie Williams’ London Fashion Week presentation. The collection The spring/summer 2019 showcase championed her signature texture-driven style and was inspired by the motoring world. The nail designs Lead nail tech, Karen Louise, worked closely with Sadie to…

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NYFW Nails: CND™ for The Blonds SS19

By Helena Biggs | 16 September 2018

Disney villains inspired the spring/summer 2019 collection by The Blonds, encompassing mystery, seduction and intrigue. For the New York Fashion Week showcase, The Blonds called upon CND™’s Design Lab Team to create striking and seductive nails that commanded a sense of danger. The collection The Blonds sought to unravel the…

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LFW Nails: Orly for Julien Macdonald SS19

By Helena Biggs | 16 September 2018

Glitz and glamour were key themes for Julien Macdonald’s spring/summer 2019 fashion collection, and Orly was the nail brand of choice at the London Fashion Week showcase. The collection Skin was largely on show and feminine drapes of glittering fabrics reflected his signature luxe and glossy style. The nails Session…

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NYFW Nails: CND™ for Libertine SS19

By Helena Biggs | 16 September 2018

Fashion design house, Libertine, chose the CND™ Design Lab Team once more to create the nail looks for its SS19 showcase at New York Fashion Week. The collection inspiration Libertine’s Johnson Hartig drew inspiration from Georgian glass-covered portrait stones and fine needle-point embroidery. The SS19 collection aims to show there…

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Gelish to launch Art Form Gels for easy nail artistry

By Helena Biggs | 16 September 2018

October will see the launch of Gelish‘s Art Form Gels, designed to make intricate artistry easy. “Formulated for perfect opacity and total artistic control, Art Form Gels are great for creating crisp and defined nail art as an add-on to a Gelish or PolyGel application,” comments Danny Haile, CEO and founder…

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Kristine Toce leads Vin + Omi’s SS19 showcase

By Kat Hill | 15 September 2018

Kristine Toce, a London-based nail artist, led the nail team for Vin + Omi’s SS19 presentation for London Fashion Week. Taking place at one of the grand entrances to St Pancras Station, the show saw a theme of ‘Thought is the new Religion’, challenging the ‘throw away’ nature of fashion. Featuring the…

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LCN reveals #FallOhMe autumn/winter collection

By Sophie Nutt | 14 September 2018

LCN has revealed its latest collection for autumn/winter, #FallOhMe. Taking inspiration from the selfie generation, the collection is available in polish, Colour Gel, and Recolution gel polish formulas. The collection includes the aptly-named hues: Tag Me – a creamy cardinal red Hashtag – a creamy brownish purple Selfie – a…

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Ready to retail with the Try Mii Buy Mii Mascara display

By Kat Hill | 14 September 2018

Catch clients’ eyes with the Try Mii Buy Mii Mascara counter display of ready-to-retail mascaras. Sleek and smart, the display features space for five different variants: Full Focus Lash Duo Waterproof Lash Lover Intensifying Lash Lover Feature Length Lash Lover Showstopping Lash Lover The display is available empty for existing…

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Host a fundraising mani party to help fight blood cancer

By Kat Hill | 13 September 2018

It’s time to pick up your nail tools and help fight blood cancer! The international non-profit organisation, DKMS, is inviting salons, technicians and clients alike to host a #LetsNailBloodCancer Party. By lending your salon or set-up to a mani-pedi party for family, friends and colleagues, you can help raise funds…

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Think pink with new Dr.’s Remedy nail collection

By Sophie Nutt | 12 September 2018

Dr.’s Remedy Enriched Nail Care has revealed a duo of pink tones to suit. Beloved Blush is a nail lacquer laced with subtle blue undertones to make a cool cotton candy crème that is bold enough against skin tones yet neutral enough to wear everyday. Reflective Rosé glistens with flecks…

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