The Gel Bottle Inc becomes first nail brand to launch products into space
The Gel Bottle Inc has celebrated the launch of its galactic-inspired Infinity nail colour collection by sending the 10 shades into space. In an industry first, TGB founder Daisy Kalnina, and her team sourced a company in Sheffield to rocket the gel polish products high above the earth via a…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap November
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Lucy Conner. In a super sweet showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for November & created some delectable nail designs in the bid to win a prize. Judged by Scratch’s deputy editor, Kat…
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Nail tech launches sharpening service to keep tools performing at their best
Katie Barnes, the award-winning Warwick nail tech who has founded her own tool range, has launched a sharpening service. The service is available to nail techs using any tool brand, not just those using the KB Tool Range. “Sharp tools are safer and more efficient to use than blunt ones,”…
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Gloved adds fragranced hand sanitiser to range
Luxury hand care brand, Gloved by Tom Daxon has added a fragranced hand sanitiser to its range of products. The sanitiser is enriched with natural ingredients to offer a formula that is both anti-bacterial as well as moisturising thanks to squalane and hyaluronic acid. The gel features 62% alcohol, as…
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Fall in love with Light Elegance’s The Art of Kissing nail colours
Pucker up this winter and prepare to fall in love with six sumptuous gel nail shades from Light Elegance. Available in the ButterCream formula, which glides on the nail and offers one coat coverage, The Art Of Kissing collection features a palette of on-trend hues to suit the season and…
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Beauty industry pays respect to former HABIA CEO, Alan Goldsbro
As many in the professional beauty industry mourn the passing of Alan Goldsbro, former CEO of HABIA, Marian Newman BEM shares her experience & journey with this great man – who she calls ‘The architect of the modern nail industry’… On 7 October, a message popped into my inbox from…
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Revealed: UK prestige beauty market sees 38% increase in sales
Research by The NPD Group has revealed that online sales of beauty products have provided a welcome boost to the UK prestige beauty market. This market includes skincare, body care, make-up, fragrance and men’s grooming, and reported sales of over £491 million from January 2020 to the end of October…
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Australian Bodycare reveals new look & products
Skincare brand, Australian Bodycare, has revealed a line of new skincare products and a redesign for its packaging. Seeing a vibrant design, the new packaging was created to reflect the brand’s key ingredient, Australian tea tree oil, and its hero product, Skin wash. Australian Bodycare UK director, Fiona Peerless, says:…
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Change up your nail styles with Photochromic gel polishes
Urban Graffiti has unveiled its most adventurous gel polish range to date, the Photochromic Collection, available via Naio Nails. The collection features 12 bright shades which each change to a darker shade when exposed to UV rays. Shades available: Changing Seasons- pastel yellow to nude pink Orchid Bloom- soft yellow…
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Enhance your skincare offerings with vegan gels & creams from Mavex
MAVEX has launched a therapeutic range of vegan skincare products to soothe a range of skin problems, with all formulas based on medicinal plants and herbs. The range is made in Switzerland and is ideal for incorporating into mani/pedi services or retailing to clients post-treatment. The product range boasts:…
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The Unicorn’s Den reveals festive nail art glitter mixes
Add glimmer to your seasonal nail designs with the latest launch from nail art brand, The Unicorn’s Den. Comprising 12 glitters, the Tinsel Town collection includes a mix of festive colours in two glitter cuts. The line-up sees six tinsel mixes and six matching fine mixes in the following colours:…
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Shake up nail styles with Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s winter nail colours
Gelish and Morgan Taylor have unveiled their holiday winter nail colour collection, ‘Shake Up The Magic!’ Inspired by the magic and nostalgia that comes with the holiday season, the range features a cosy nude, classic red and sparkling shades. Six shades are available in Gelish Soak Off Gel Polish and…
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Sister campaign of Beauty Backed encourages clients to support local beauty pros
Caroline Hirons, founder of the Beauty Backed campaign, has launched a sister initiative; Back Beauty. Beauty Backed launched in August 2020 to raise both funds and support for the reopening of the UK beauty industry in its entirety. Back Beauty now hopes to encourage clients to ‘book and buy beauty’…
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Nailing a Winter Wonderland
US nail brand Jessica invites us to ‘see the world with a child-like wonder, to believe in the impossible, see beauty in the ordinary’ – plainly speaking – ‘be a seeker of magic’. To help the journey into the mystery of magic, Jessica presents three new bright, bold seasonal statement…
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Boost your retail sales with Sweet Squared Shop Local Campaign
Sweet Squared have launched its Shop Local campaign to salons across the UK and Ireland. Through its online platforms, Sweet Squared are bringing pros a whole range of tips, tools and assets to help them utilise their retail sales during this uncertain time. Each week will feature hints and tips…
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