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BABTAC to put fingers up to nail salon slavery

By Helena Biggs | 12 September 2017

Beauty membership organisation, BABTAC, has approached anti-slavery charity, Unseen, to launch a week-long campaign to help put a stop to exploitation in the beauty industry. With stories of salons being raided due to illegal workers and reports of slavery, Let’s Nail It 2017 has launched and is seeking support from…

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Leighton Denny Expert Nails reveals Heritage collection

By Kat Hill | 11 September 2017

It’s time to head out into the Great Outdoors as Leighton Denny Expert Nails unveils the AW17 Heritage Collection. The limited edition collection sees six new shades, creating a palette that was inspired and reflect the sophisticated wilderness of the great British outdoors. The new colours include: Rural Sunset, a warm dusky pink Winter Garden, a bold raspberry Tea For Two,…

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Cosy up with Gel II collection

By Kat Hill | 10 September 2017

Cosy up with six rich nature-inspired shades from Gel II and the Essence of Autumn Collection. The down to earth collection features six new colours: G249/ES249 Autumn Sunset – a copper with flecks of gold glitter. G250/ES250 Black Cherry – an elegant deep burgundy. G251/ES251 Antique Rose – a dusty rose accented with an iridescent finish. G252/ES252…

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ARTISTIC NAIL DESIGN unveils Fueled & Furious collection

By Kat Hill | 7 September 2017

Rev your engines –your nail designs are about to go into overdrive! Artistic Nail Design has revealed Fueled & Furious Fall 2017 collection. “Nails are for every woman!” says Alisha Rimando, Artistic Nail Design executive vice president and creative director. “This garage themed inspiration allowed us to reflect on the soft and subtle as…

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Nailympia Australia 2017: The results

By Kat Hill | 6 September 2017

The results are in for Nailympia Australia 2017! The competition floor at Beauty Expo Australia, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, saw fierce competition as technicians from around the world battled across 11 categories, across two days. From L&P Acrylic Sculpture & Tip/Overlay, Salon Nails to Soak Off Gel Polish, the judging panel examined…

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Growth in prestige beauty doubles in six months

By Helena Biggs | 5 September 2017

The popularity of make-up and super premium skincare has been attributed to a £60 million increase in the sale of prestige beauty products in the UK, according to The NPD Group. This increase, recorded from January to June 2017, is up 6% on the same period in 2016, and new…

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Illuminate nail designs this autumn with Lecenté’s new glitters

By Helena Biggs | 3 September 2017

Add shimmer and sparkle to your autumnal nail designs with eight new Lecenté glitters – sure to catch eyes this season. The jewel-toned hues include ultra fine, iridescent and super holographic glitter cuts and pair perfectly with CND’s Glacial Illusion collection. Available now via www.sweetsquared.com

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Ink London unveils Militar Collection

By Kat Hill | 3 September 2017

Stand to attention for INK London’s Militar Collection. Seeing five new iLac Hybrid Gel Polish colours, each shade features an apt name: i-136 Purple Heart i-137 GI Jayne i-138 Cute Camo i-139 Pistols At Dawn i-140 Air Force One The brand states the gel polish boasts a chip-free manicure for…

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Build your brand with loyalty card and stamp bundle

By Kat Hill | 2 September 2017

Bring a professional yet personalised touch to your client care with the Blackwell Ferris Loyalty Card and Stamp bundle. The bundle sees  a customised card with one side ready to collect stamp impressions. The other side I can be customised to  show a business card, basic contact details or appointment card. Alongside the card is…

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Organic September gets started

By Kat Hill | 1 September 2017

This month sees Organic September! The month-long campaign aims to to raise the profile of organic in the UK and shine a light on the organic farmers, producers and brands who producing these products. While the campaign has a focus on food, beauty businesses can still feel the benefit from the…

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LED/UV curable NSI gel system revealed

By Kat Hill | 1 September 2017

NSI Nail UK has revealed its Classic Balance Gel system has been updated to boast a LED/UV curable formula. The system is available is a selection of colours, sizes and kits. Shades see Body Builder in  Clear and Cover Pink Warm, as well as Builder Blush and Clear. The formula…

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Opi iceland

OPI’s cool Iceland inspired nail colour collection makes winter more bearable

By Helena Biggs | 31 August 2017

It’s getting colder outside – but OPI has warmed spirits with its stunning autumn/winter nail colour collection, Iceland. Inspired by the land of blue lagoons and Northern Lights, the 12-piece palette offers a range of chic hues that portray the country’s wild beauty. Each shade will be available in nail lacquer, long-wear…

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Microblading by Brow Perfect goes global

By Kat Hill | 30 August 2017

The Eyelash Design Company has announced that its popular treatment, Microblading by Brow Perfect, is growing globally. The training is now underway in Africa and South America. South Africa has been announced as the first country since the recent launch in Sweden and treatment and Paraguay in South America will debut…

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Le Salon seeks nail techs to provide on-the-go treatments

By Helena Biggs | 27 August 2017

Have you considered flying solo and being responsible for your own working hours? The team at Le Salon, a mobile app for at-home beauty treatments, is seeking techs to join its team. The Le Salon booking system allows London clients to receive on-demand mani and pedi services that are delivered…

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Create out of this world nails with Semilac

By Kat Hill | 26 August 2017

Semilac has revealed a line of galaxy inspired pigments to take manis to another dimension. The Semi Flash Galaxy range sees nine colour-changing powders, all inspired by the beauty of space. Semilac brands the powders an ‘explosion of stars, bringing a galaxy shine and cosmic embellishment’. Multi-tonal in their effect,…

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