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Global Team CND™ welcomes UK tech to elite team

By Helena Biggs | 14 June 2018

CND™ UK and Sweet Squared education ambassador, Samantha Birkett-Leigh, has been selected as the newest member of Global Team CND™. Representing the brand at the highest level, the team comprises an esteemed group of education ambassadors (EAs) curated from the brand’s talented pool of techs across the globe. After submitting bids…

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HD Professional launches The Big C collection

By Sophie Nutt | 14 June 2018

HD Professional has revealed a new glitter powder collection in recognition of those affected by cancer. Founder of HD Professional, Hazel Dixon, has named each of the coloured glitter powders personally in honour of someone she knows who is battling, has survived or has been sadly lost to cancer. A…

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Fake Bake reveals its darkest formula yet with DoubleShot Espresso Tan

By Sophie Nutt | 13 June 2018

Combining several tanning actives to ensure the most intense Fake Bake tan to date, the DoubleShot Espresso Tan promises to pack a bigger punch than a Venti Caffé Americano. The express gel formula is fast-drying and extremely hydrating, and can be applied and worn instantly with no risk of the…

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Elemis releases new Sea Lavender and Samphire body care

By Sophie Nutt | 12 June 2018

Inspired by the refreshing aromatic of the sea, cleanse and smooth skin with the Sea Lavender and Samphire body care range from Elemis. The uplifting body care collection blends marine extracts of Sea lavender and samphire with citrus notes of lemon and a warm grounding base of patchouli to leave…

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Light up your work with the Flirties Ring Light

By Kat Hill | 12 June 2018

Shine a light on your nail and beauty services with the Flirties Ring Light! Featuring a dimmable light strength and colour, this handy unit is fully adjustable for lighting up your work area. The 14″ diameter ring provides ideal lighting to your treatment area without casting shadows. Stable thanks to tripod…

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St. Tropez founder scoops MBE in Queen’s birthday honours

By Helena Biggs | 11 June 2018

St. Tropez founder and expert beauty business woman, Judy Naaké, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours listings. Currently a fellow and patron of hair and beauty at Burton & South Derbyshire College (BSDC), Judy is has been pioneering in the development of entrepreneurs through E2E (Entrepreneurial…

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Stats see surge in new nail salons opening

By Kat Hill | 10 June 2018

The Local Data Company’s Retail and Leisure Trends Report 2017/2018 revealed that nail  and beauty salons occupy a spot in the 10 most popular retail businesses opening in 2017. Nail salon came in fifth, marking a growth from seventh position in 2017. Hair and beauty salons were in the top…

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Hazel Dixon reveals new academy and acrylic range

By Kat Hill | 8 June 2018

Hazel Dixon and the HD Nail Artist Academy education team came together to reveal the new New HD Professional Liquid and Powder range and the new HD Nail Artist Academy and Akzentz UK Head office based in Norfolk. Over 60 techs attended this ticketed event and were treated to an…

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Hara reveals new pastel collection for spring/summer

By Sophie Nutt | 8 June 2018

Featuring seven new shades and a Glow Top Coat, Hara has revealed it’s new spring/summer gel polish collection. The collection sees the shades Sky Blue, Mint Cream, Lavender Love, Tiffanie’s Blue, Electric Teal, Bare All and Peach Melba as cool pastels make their mark for summer. Also featuring in the…

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Gelish launches Make A Splash summer nail colour collection

By Kat Hill | 8 June 2018

Nail Harmony UK has unveiled the Make A Splash Summer 2018 collection from soak off gel polish brand, Gelish. Featuring six ultra-bright shades, new hues include: Flip Flops & Tube Tops – a fuchsia shimmer Flamingo Float – coral pink shimmer You’ve Got Tan-gerine Lines – orange neon creme Limonade…

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Christian Louboutin pop-up nail bar pairs polishes with cocktails

By Sophie Nutt | 6 June 2018

Christian Louboutin marks its move into the beauty industry by creating a bespoke nail bar pop-up in Paris from 17 June – 7 July 2018. The Mandarin Oriental hotel will play host to the unique beverage-and-manicure experience, which will see guests being treated to a manicure in one of the…

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Mii Cosmetics makes its mark in New Zealand

By Helena Biggs | 6 June 2018

Pictured: Holly Anderson from Grace Beauty Ltd for New Zealand with Gerrard International chairman, Susan Gerrard, and educator, Charlotte Lowe, at Gerrard International’s training headquarters. Gerrard International, creator of Mii Cosmetics, is now available in New Zealand via distributor, Grace Beauty. The move sees the brand now available in 21…

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Scoop 15% off LVL by Nouveau Lashes training packages

By Sophie Nutt | 5 June 2018

Get a whopping 15% off LVL by Nouveau Lashes training packages and expand your offerings and client base! LVL by Nouveau Lashes is a service that adds length, volume and lift to lashes in less than an hour, providing an alternative option to extensions. Seeing the natural lash reshaped, straightened…

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Finishes Touches Group to distribute permanent makeup care brand

By Kat Hill | 5 June 2018

Finishes Touches Group has announced it is the exclusive UK distributor for Balm Micro. The professional and consumer range sees a range of cleansing and balm treatments specially created for use with micropigmentation procedures. Perfect for retailing, the Balm Micro range of balms for brows and lips were designed to…

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Nail Gaga reveals Profile Acrygel system

By Sophie Nutt | 4 June 2018

Nail Gaga has introduced it’s new nail system: Profile Acrygel, a product that applies like acrylic but cures like a gel, offering no odour and setting but no running of product. The product boasts being controlled from the start to finish of use, as well as being durable and long…

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