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Brexit & Cosmetic Products: What’s Changing?

By Alex Fox | 4 November 2020

CTPA, voice of the cosmetics industry, offers the wisdom of Caroline Rainsford, head of scientific & environmental services, who breaks down Brexit for the beauty industry. Is your salon prepared for upcoming changes to the cosmetics laws? Nail those plans with hints and tips from the CTPA. The UK left the…

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Industry Brands Addressing Planet Pollution

By Alex Fox | 3 November 2020

Plastic Pollution with a Solution By the year 2050 there will be more plastic than fish by weight in the sea. Production of recycled resin uses 85% less energy and emits 75% fewer greenhouse gasses than the production of virgin resin. The Kevin Murphy haircare range uses Ocean Waste Plastic…

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Inspire glamour with new Orly shades

By Kat Hill | 3 November 2020

Orly has sought inspiration from the glamour of the Roaring 20s to unveil its Metropolis collection for winter. Available soon via UK distributor, Graftons International, the line-up includes six new shades in the brand’s lacquer and GelFX formulas. “We’ve entered the new-age Roaring 20’s and we’re taking inspiration from Gatsby-esque…

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Lockdown 2.0: PM Boris Johnson unveils more support for self-employed

By Helena Biggs | 2 November 2020

Prime minister, Boris Johnson, has announced fresh support for the self-employed in a statement to the House of Commons today (2 November) as England prepares to enter lockdown once again. This new measure comes after he announced on Saturday that he had ‘no alternative’ but to enforce a second national…

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Offer sparkling seasonal nail art with Lecenté

By Kat Hill | 2 November 2020

Nail art brand, Lecenté, has unveiled seasonal launches across three nail art product categories for winter nail appointments and beyond. Launched on 9 November, releases include new shades for the Create Glitter Gel Polish system, as well as chrome powders and nail art foils. Dazzle clients with the Create Tinsel…

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Find your mojo with autumn/winter INK London iLac collection

By Helena Biggs | 2 November 2020

Seven sophisticated nail shades make up the My Mojo collection from INK London; launched for autumn/winter 20/21. Embracing rustic hues; from the Tawny to Saffron and Celery to warm Military Olive, Burnt Henna and King of the Blues, the collection is complete with Sleet – a soft grey. The iLac…

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Try Glitterama Nails acrylic system with trial kit

By Kat Hill | 30 October 2020

Try out the Glitterama Nails acrylic system with its Premium Adhesive Starter Trial Kit. Ideal for nail professionals on the hunt for a new L&P brand, the kit sees the products needed to sample the Glitterama Nails acrylic system. The kit includes: 50ml bottle of monomer 5g Crystal Clear acrylic…

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Free Animal Design Course for Notts Nail Techs

By Alex Fox | 30 October 2020

With mental health issues and the wellbeing of all, especially nail techs, on her mind, award-winning nail artist and influencer, Kirsty Meakin is offering a live course for free for the techs that have been moved to Tier 3 in the Nottinghamshire region of the UK. “It’s safe to say…

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Try Light Elegance gel polish with trial kit

By Kat Hill | 29 October 2020

Say hello to Light Elegance’s P+ gel polish system with a new trial kit. Available via Sweet Squared, the P+ Hello Kit sees all the products needed to experience the soak-off gel system. The kit includes: JimmyGel – A soak-off building gel in a bottle for fast, natural nail manicures…

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Add sparkle to autumnal nail designs with Lecenté

By Kat Hill | 29 October 2020

Stun clients with sparkling nail designs thanks to the seven new nail art glitters in Lecenté’s Autumn Collection. Created to add seasonal shimmer to nails, the glitters are available in a brand new cut from the nail art brand: a micro multi glitz. The collection also sees a clear glitter…

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Unleash your inner artist with handy Indigo Nails Box Set

By Helena Biggs | 29 October 2020

Fulfil all sorts nail design requests with the oh-so handy Nail Art Box from Indigo Nails. Featuring various products in one elegant box, your creativity is only limited to your imagination, as the set includes coloured nail art gels, 3D decoration gels, neon nail dusts and shimmering decorations. The 4-8ml…

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Sustainable Packaging Solution for Cosmetics

By Alex Fox | 29 October 2020

An exciting breakthrough in the fight to become more sustainable in order to heal and protect the planet, Arjowiggins, paper manufacturer, has launched Sylvicta – a ground-breaking new sustainable alternative to plastics in cosmetics packaging as part of its mission to help create a circular economy society, Sylvicta is a translucent,…

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Nottinghamshire salons must close from 30 October

By Kat Hill | 29 October 2020

The local Covid alert level in Nottinghamshire will be raised to ‘very high’, signalling the closure of ‘personal care settings’ including nail and beauty businesses. The new alert level will come into force at 00.01 on on Friday 30 October and will apply to the eight districts of Ashfield, Bassetlaw,…

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Indulge clients with the Cuccio Chocolate nail colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 29 October 2020

Can you be tempted? Cuccio has revealed its Chocolate collection for autumn/winter 2020; eight delectable shades available in both Cuccio Colour (nail polish) and Cuccio Veneer (gel polish) formulas, depending on desired wear-time. Comprising a palette of nude cremes and brown shimmers, the Cuccio Chocolate collection features the following hues, inspired…

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Henna Takeover in TopShop’s Window

By Alex Fox | 26 October 2020

Pavan Henna has taken over the window display of @topshop for the autumn half term. “Henna has taken a spot in the limelight in the middle of Oxford Street with none other than @topshop giving us an incredible platform,” enthuses Pavan Dhanjal BEM. “Our brand is fun, expressive and inclusive,…

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