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Pantone reveals 2 Colour of the Year shades for 2021

By Helena Biggs | 10 December 2020

Global colour authority, Pantone has announced PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, as its Pantone® Colour of the Year selection for 2021. These two independent colours ‘come together to create an aspirational colour pairing, conjoining deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the optimistic promise of a sunshine filled day.’…

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Townhouse nail salon expands into Harrods

By Helena Biggs | 9 December 2020

Scratch Stars Awards finalist, Townhouse, has grown its presence – expanding into Harrods with its stylish and sought-after nail treatments. From 9 December, Townhouse Knightsbridge is offering the full range of the brand’s signature nail treatments on the 5th floor of the renowned department store. Such treatments include  manicures, pedicures,…

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Hydrate hands with new NAF! Stuff hand cream

By Chloe Randall | 9 December 2020

NAF! Stuff has added a light hand cream with a pink grapefruit scent to its hand care range. It is available to purchase in 50ml tubes for retail, with larger PRO versions for your desk launching at a later date. The hand cream is formulated to hydrate hands and soak…

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Nailympia Online Festive Discount for Artists

By Alex Fox | 8 December 2020

It’s hotting up and the race is on…it’s halfway to the closing date for the first Nailympia Online edition and techs are now beginning to complete their nail styles and designs and submitting them via the website portal. Meanwhile, others are braving the registration process and signing up, so it’s…

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Katie Barnes adds three nail files to popular tool range

By Chloe Randall | 8 December 2020

Award-winning nail tech, Katie Barnes has added three nail files to the Katie Barnes Tool Range. The range offers three unique nail files each suitable for different techniques. The KB 2-Way nail files provide a multi-function file offering two different grits on each side. The design also includes a precision…

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Nail & beauty pros wanted to help shape National Occupational Standards

By Helena Biggs | 7 December 2020

The Hair & Beauty Industry Authority (Habia) and Skills Active UK are inviting professionals in the hair, beauty, spa, aesthetics and nail sectors to support the review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS). These standards are ‘statements of the standards of performance individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in…

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Dazzle your clients’ nails with Light Elegance’s P+ winter collection

By Chloe Randall | 6 December 2020

Light Elegance has revealed its P+ Holiday collection, comprising four shades. The P+ Gel Polish System features high opacity allowing thin, elegant application without adding unwanted thickness to the nail. It lasts 21+ days and is also vegan friendly and cruelty free. The P+ Holiday collection includes: Blue Velvet- A…

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Put nails in the spotlight with NSI’s Night at the Theater collection

By Chloe Randall | 5 December 2020

NSI Nails has unveiled its Night at the Theater collection, as part of its Polish Pro range. Comprising six shades, the names are inspired by the theatrical world and are available in 15ml bottles. The shades available are: Ballet Slippers- medium pink/grey Symphony- grey with a touch of lilac Opening…

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Indigo Nails embraces femininity with 4 chic gel polish shades

By Helena Biggs | 4 December 2020

Four sophisticated tones of pink have been added to the Indigo Nails range of gel polish; serving up a hue to complement any skin tone. Dama is an elegant dusky pink, described as ‘a real Lady among the Lipstick 4 You gel polishes’. Offerma ‘cleverly flirts with the surroundings with…

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Embrace festive nails with Jessica Phēnom Holidaze collection

By Chloe Randall | 4 December 2020

Jessica Nails has revealed the Holidaze collection in time for the festive season, available in its Phēnom formula. The collection sees three new vivid additions to the three-step quick-drying, high-shine manicure system, which now boasts over 70 shades to choose from. Inspired by the celebrations of the festive season, the…

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Top Tech Presents 5-Classes for Animal Charity

By Alex Fox | 3 December 2020

Top champion tech, international educator & judge Olena Oezman will present five days of classes for just €20 to raise money for an animal shelter in Ukraine. Animal lover & supporter, Olena, who’s based in Germany, is keen to raise funds for food, medicines and surgery needed by the shelter…

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NHBF warns of ‘devastating future’ without further financial support

By Chloe Randall | 3 December 2020

New research from industry body, the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), is warning of a bleak outlook for the hair and beauty industry if the government does not step up with additional financial support. From a new survey by the NHBF, the federation has predicted boarded-up shop fronts, significant…

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Beauty group pens letter to uphold EU Cosmetics animal testing bans

By Alex Fox | 2 December 2020

Natura &Co joins  PETA and Cruelty Free Europe’s the call to uphold landmark EU cosmetics animal test bans. Consumers are invited to show their purchasing power this festive season and choose ethical cosmetics brands.  The world’s fourth-largest pure-play beauty group, Natura &Co, has signed an open letter sent today to decision-makers…

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Add shimmer & shine to nails with :YOURS winter elements

By Chloe Randall | 2 December 2020

Create nail finishes that shimmer and shine with the Holy Nights Elements range of pigments from :YOURS Cosmetics. The collection features five hues, with Green Forest, Orange Fire and Silver Stone including shimmering elements.  Red Romance and Purple Velvet have also joined the colour effect pigments to fit the festive…

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Hook tool launches to prevent fingers touching shared surfaces

By Alex Fox | 1 December 2020

The pandemic has affected us all differently, from our habits and ideals, to our day to day performing of everyday tasks. With this new landscape in mind, a designer from the UAE has developed a product that brings about a level of calm. Instead of fretting about who’s touched a…

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