5 advent calendars for nail fanatics
‘Tis the season of giving – and whether that’s to yourself or to a colleague or loved one, an advent calendar is a perfect pre-Christmas treat. We’ve rounded up five calendars for nail pros & fanatics, with a handy surprise behind each door… OPI Jewel Be Bold Mini Nail Lacquer…
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Katie Barnes Portable E-file: Everything nail techs need to know
Award-winning nail tech, Katie Barnes, has added the KB Portable E-file to the Katie Barnes Tool Range. Designed with mobile nailists in mind and suitable for both left and right-handed techs, the E-file is USB-powered, meaning it can be plugged into USB mains plugs, power banks, laptops and car chargers…
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OPI appoints Harriet Westmoreland as global brand ambassador
Internationally renowned nail professional, Harriet Westmoreland, has been appointed as global brand ambassador for OPI. The talented tech, who boasts over 272,000 followers on Instagram and counts celebrities such as TV’s Rochelle Humes as a regular client, is known for her meticulous and minimal nail styles and is ‘thrilled’ with…
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Dublin Nail Championships 2022: The results
The Federation of Nail Professionals administered the Dublin Nail Championships at the Professional Beauty & Hair expo in Dublin, 6-7 November. Nail pros battled it out cross categories including UV Gel Polish Professional and Instagram Photographic, with acclaimed judges scoring on a variety of criteria. UV Gel Polish Professional 1st…
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Shine bright this autumn with Jessica’s Stargaze nail colour collection
Jessica Cosmetics has introduced its autumn 2022 nail colour collection, Stargaze. Featuring six on-trend statement shades to take wearers throughout the colder months, the hues are suited to both traditional autumnal nail looks and glitzy party styles. The Stargaze nail colours, which are available in Jessica’s Custom Colour nail polish…
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Create chrome nails quickly with Magpie Beauty’s Winter Dust collection
Chrome nails have dominated 2022: seen not just across Fashion Weeks and on the nails of celebrities but also in client requests, and the trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere – especially as the festive season affords the opportunity for glitzy, high-shine nail styles. So, it’s perfect timing for…
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Passionate about sustainability? Buttercups Uniforms unveils recyclable salon workwear
Uniform manufacturer, Buttercups Uniforms, has expanded its range of workwear with uniforms made from 100% recycled and recyclable fabric. With each kilogram produced from 27 water bottles and using 60% less energy than traditional fabric to manufacture, the 2Life fabric is a sustainable yet practical alternative to traditional fabric while…
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18% increase in sales of nail units compared to pre-pandemic, according to NPD group
According to The NPD Group, there has been an 18% increase in sales of nail units compared to pre-pandemic levels. The research also showed that unit sales of prestige make-up products declined 20% from January to the end of August 2022, compared to the same period in 2019. In addition,…
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Revealed: 4 shades added to HD Pro Flex it! Hema free range
HD Pro, the product line innovated and developed by award-winning champion tech, Hazel Dixon, has added four new shades to its builder gels, the Flex it! Hema free range. The latest shades to join the range are cover pearl, cover shimmer, white pearl and white shimmer which are also Hema…
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Celebrate The Beauty of Change with NAF! Pro’s autumn 2022 cuticle oil collection
NAF! Pro has unveiled its autumn 2022 cuticle oil collection, The Beauty of Change, featuring three limited edition scents to suit the shifting seasons. Enriched with grape seed oil, avocado oil and coconut oil to moisturise cuticles and nails as the weather gets colder, the cuticle oils are both vegan…
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Nail Bar Boys TV series nominated for award
BBC Three documentary, Nail Bar Boys, which follows the lives of six nail techs in Liverpool, has been nominated for a Royal Television Society award. The Royal Television Society North West Awards 2022 will take place on 26 November in Manchester, and sees Nail Bar Boys up for the title…
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Home Of Nail Art: How to excel with HONA’s nail education programme
Home Of Nail Art, known as HONA, was founded in May 2020 by husband and wife duo, Michael Henson and Charlotte Henson, a nail technician herself. In their mission statement, the pair share their goals to educate, inspire and empower the nail community. Home Of Nail Art has expanded to…
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4 in 5 consumers struggle to trust beauty brand transparency, according to Provenance report
Beauty brands are facing more challenges than just creating the best product in their relevant field. Now, when consumers buy beauty products, they are wanting more than the benefits to their body, they are also wanting to know that the product is sustainable and the brand who produce it has…
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Bring the wonders of nature to fingertips with Mii’s autumn 2022 nail shades
Mii Cosmetics has released its autumn 2022 nail colour collection, Nature’s Mosaic, featuring six shades inspired by the wonders of nature. The hues, which range from dark forest green to shimmery magenta, are available in the brand’s Colour Confidence nail polish formula and are designed as a go-to colour palette…
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Cosy up with the Halo Gel Polish Winter Warmers nail collection
Pure Nails is inviting nail techs to embrace the cosiness of the winter season with the Halo Gel Polish Winter Warmers collection. The collection comprises six soothing green hues and rich red shades, as follows: Pine – a mesmerising, earthy pine green. Evergreen – a dark and mysterious forest green.…
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