FEEL THE FORCE of CND™’s new SHELLAC™ DuraForce top coat
CND™ has revealed DuraForce, a super-strong SHELLAC™ top coat, helping to protect weak nails and deliver 14+ days of high performance colour. DuraForce applies and cures in the same way as Xpress5™ and the Original Shellac Top Coat but offers 25% more protection for thin, weak or damaged nails. “CND SHELLAC™ DuraForce Top…
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#MANIMONDAY: Pretty in pink nail art by Miss Lucy’s
We were enraptured by this delicate design by Miss Lucy’s, an educator and home salon owner from Leiston. Feature encapsulated hearts and 3D artistry, the design is ideal for brides or Valentine’s Day nails, and we love the feminine shape and additions of pink crystals to really catch attention. Check…
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NOUVEAU LASHES unveils make-up remover perfect for retail
Boost your retail area with Nouveau Lashes Eye Make-Up Remover. Suitable for client to use while sporting lash extensions, the micellar gel remover is enriched with vitamins to condition lashes. The formula is designed to sooth the delicate eye area and leave the skin smooth, moisturised and make-up free. Also suitable…
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MORGAN TAYLOR launches new base coats
Morgan Taylor has unveiled three new strengthening base coats for soft, brittle nails. The REACTmax™ Nail Strengtheners & Extended Wear Base Coats are available in three different finishes: Original, Satin and Optical Brightener. Featuring Morgan Taylor’s exclusive PolyElastin™ Complex, each formula is 5-FREE and designed to provide nails with strength…
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NEW SKYSCRAPER gel colours to be released
Gel II is to launch its Skyscraper Building Gels in three new shades – Nude, Plush Pink and Extreme Pink. Flexible and lightweight, the building gels feature colour changing inhibitor technology to provide long lasting brightness that resists fading and colour changes over time. What’s more, they also contain unique…
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NEW BEAUTY JOBSITE launches
Find a Salon Member, a new, ‘one-stop’ jobsite for beauty and hair careers has launched. Aiming to help candidates easily apply for posted positions from all areas of the sector the site matching salons with quality staff. This new platform focusses only on the beauty and hair sector. Whether employers…
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BEAUTYPRO REVEAL new sensory diffuser
Lull your clients into a sheer state of relaxation during a treatment with the new BeautyPro Sensory Diffuser. This portable unit releases light, sound and fragrance to ensure a harmonious and sensorial atmosphere that is likely to provoke repeat visits. The integrated light can slowly transition between each of the colours…
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NSI UNVEIL Dual Lamp
Offering you flexibility in your nail services, the new NSI Dual Lamp can be used to cure both UV and LED-friendly products. This 36W lamp features a 90 second cure time and three preset times of five, 30 and 60 seconds. Built to withstand over 50,000 hours of salon use, the…
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Team CND™ creates latex nails for Vivienne Westwood show
Hessian, latex and VINYLUX™ hues rocked the runway on Monday, as Team CND™ lent expertise and creative vision to the Vivienne Westwood AW17/18 presentation at London Men’s Fashion Week. The dame personally approved the nail concepts courtesy of Marian Newman for CND™ for the ‘ecotricity’ themed show, and Scratch ed,…
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DUTCH BOY raises €2.5m through nail painting dare supported by top DJs & bloggers
A terminally ill six-year-old has raised over €2.5m for fellow sick children through a nail painting dare. Dutch native, Tijn Kolsteren, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in May, took inspiration from the ice bucket challenge to dare people – particularly men – to paint their nails and donate to charities…
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NILAM HOLMES-PATEL steps down from High Definition
Nilam Holmes-Patel, CEO of High Definition, has announced that she is leaving the company, which she co-founded with Karen Betts in 2008. In a statement released by the brand, Nilam said: “It is with sadness that I announce I am leaving High Definition. I am thankful for the amazing journey…
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KATHERINE DANIELS COSMETICS unveils new product addition
Katherine Daniels Cosmetics has launched the Multi-Tasking Eye Balm. A great skincare retail item, the balm designed to boost radiance, lift eyelids, tackle puffiness and dark circles. It also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and smooths and brightens the delicate eye area with its silky texture without feeling greasy.…
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PROMOTE INTENSE colour with CND™’s new Creative Play collection
CND™ has added to its Creative Play nail lacquer range with eight new hues in a new collection. Inspired by your favourite places to play, the cheerful Playland collection includes Cherry Go-Round, a highly charged pink, Hold On Bright!, a fizzy orange and Aquaslide, a bright blue. A three-step system, Creative Play…
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COURSE BITES: Salon Services Manicure & Pedicure Course
Entry Requirements: This one-day course is ideal for beginners, as it teaches the basics of manicure and pedicure techniques. Course details: The course reviews manicure, pedicure and nail polish application techniques using a combination of demonstration and practical time. It gives students the skills and knowledge required to complete a manicure and pedicure…
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KELLY CHRISTIE scoops Best Angus Nail Salon
Top tech Kelly Christie and her Angus-based salon, Jewels Not Tools By Kelly, recently scooped Best Nail Salon at the Angus Business Award. Previously featured in Scratch Magazine, the now CNDTM Grand Master is celebrating a successful career in nails, despite a horrific car crash in 2006 that left her…
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