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imPRESS & OPI collaborate to create press-on nails

By Chloe Randall | 17 February 2021

imPRESS has announced a US collaboration with global nail polish brand, OPI. This collection offers ten of the most iconic and beloved OPI nail polish shades as imPRESS Colour Press-On Manicures, providing a quick fix for in between professional nail services. Each kit includes 30 nails, a prep pad, and…

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Salon duo launch merchandise to promote positivity

By Kat Hill | 16 February 2021

Two beauty professionals have joined forces for an uplifting merchandise venture designed to promote positivity. Owner of Lunula Nails & Beauty, Derby, Alicia Clough and salon manager, Lizzie Cawdron, launched Project Positivity in January after the salon closed its doors again in line with restrictions. “We both believe that a simple…

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Light Elegance adds 4 shades to JimmyGel building gel nail range

By Chloe Randall | 15 February 2021

Light Elegance has added four shades to the JimmyGel family. JimmyGel is a soak-off building gel in a bottle that can perform services ranging from fast natural nail manicures to extensions with ease. It is formulated to soak-off for complete product removal and can be used under either soak-off gel…

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OPI & Kerry Washington reunite to honour the brand’s 40th anniversary

By Helena Biggs | 14 February 2021

Actress and activist, Kerry Washington, has been announced as brand ambassador for OPI’s 40th anniversary year. She served as OPI’s creative ambassador in 2016 and teamed up with OPI co-founder, Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, to launch the Washington D.C. nail colour collection. “We are delighted that Kerry is reprising her role as…

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Olympia Beauty launches 15-week virtual event for beauty pros

By Helena Biggs | 14 February 2021

Olympia Beauty has launched a free-to-attend virtual event, running over 15 weeks to excite, educate and inspire beauty professionals. Launched on 14 February, Olympia Beauty Spring will run until Monday 31 May and focuses on bringing the trade show experience to the home or workplace of all beauty professionals. The…

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Facebook Classes set to support the delivery of online nail education 

By Kat Hill | 11 February 2021

Social media platform, Facebook, is set to offer a new function which allows users to create and host interactive and live classes on its platform. Ideal for nail educators and brands, the Facebook Classes tool can be used to host paid workshops and training via the app or website. The…

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Vu Nail Systems announces 4 brand ambassadors

By Chloe Randall | 10 February 2021

Vu Nail Systems has announced four brand ambassadors to join the Vu Crew. The brand has welcomed Marie Lewis of @thelittlebeautyroomuk, Jo of @josprettylittlegels, Michaela @mica_nail_art and Beata Dybciak of @beautylicious.bd to the team. “I knew I wanted various nail technicians with a different range of product skills so they could…

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The Beauty Edit Podcast launches affirmation cards

By Kat Hill | 9 February 2021

The mother-daughter duo behind beauty industry-focused podcast, The Beauty Edit, has created Positive Affirmation Cards, including uplifting statements to promote positivity especially for nail & beauty professionals. Featuring 32 cards, Amanda & Shelby Holmes created the deck to help ‘challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts’, with a variety of…

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Parish Council Zoom star, Jackie Weaver, reveals passion for nail art

By Chloe Randall | 8 February 2021

Jackie Weaver, who became viral overnight, has revealed her secret passion for nail art. Jackie Weaver became an internet sensation after Handforth Parish Council’s recent meeting via Zoom went viral last week after it turned into chaos. The viral star has now revealed that alongside her role with local councils,…

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Japanese spring/summer nail trends for 2021

By Alex Fox | 5 February 2021

The Japan Nailist Association (JNA) has released its spring/summer 2021 nail design trend. Named COSMOS – the trend’s theme is, Order & Harmony; Planet Earth of the Universe. The colours are blue and green. This latest nail design trend, which incorporates global fashion trends, is announced twice a year by…

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Kindness inspires NailKind polish collection

By Kat Hill | 5 February 2021

To celebrate February as the month of kindness, nail care brand, NailKind, has revealed a polish collection of pink and red hues. Entitled The Nail-Kindness Collection, 10 nail polish shades feature in the line-up. Easy to apply and quick drying, the mineral and plant based formula incorporates up to 85%…

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OPI marks 40th anniversary with Hollywood nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 5 February 2021

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, nail brand OPI has returned to its birthplace with the Hollywood collection. Available in Nail Lacquer, Infinite Shine and GelColor, the 12 shades celebrate ‘then’ with a nod to vintage Hollywood glamour and ‘now’ with trendsetting hues for spring/summer 2021. “Over the past 40…

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NG Pro Nail Systems adds black & gold nail tools to range

By Kat Hill | 4 February 2021

Add a touch of class to your kit with the NG Pro Nail Systems range of tools. Made of high-quality steel, the range of professional tools are colour coated in matt black with metallic gold detailing. The tools are available from NG Pro Nail Systems (formerly know as Nail Gaga)…

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Misleading beauty filters banned for influencers

By Chloe Randall | 4 February 2021

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has told social media influencers that they can no longer use ‘misleading’ filters on beauty adverts. It has been said that filters should not be used if they ‘exaggerate the effect of a cosmetic or skincare’ being sold on the platform. The ban was enforced after the…

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Do you know the 4 Beauty & Personal Care trends for 2021?

By Chloe Randall | 3 February 2021

Mintel has revealed its insights into the global beauty and personal care trends for the next year in the Global Beauty and Personal Care Trends 2021 report. Here are the four consumer drivers that will be most relevant to the global beauty and personal care industry this year: 1. Wellbeing…

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