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Offer lasting nail colour & strength with OPI Powder Perfection

By Helena Biggs | 6 October 2020

Serve up glossy, long-lasting colour for clients with weak nails courtesy of OPI’s dipping system, Powder Perfection. A quick-to-apply alternative to traditional L&P, Powder Perfection lasts around three weeks and is deal for natural nail overlays in colour, French or ombré. The odour-free Powder Perfection system can also be applied…

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Strong women inspire LART autumn collection

By Sophie Nutt | 2 October 2020

LART has revealed its autumn 2020 collection; Hello, STRONG Nails!, featuring 11 shades of mineral dipping powder to reflect the ‘titanium power of women’. Ranging from rich purples to khaki green and warm mustard shades, the Hello, STRONG Nails collection colours boast the LART dipping formula for easy and fast…

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Amp up nail designs with Gelish MTV Switch On Color Collection

By Kat Hill | 1 July 2020

Gelish & Morgan Taylor are turning up the volume with the Switch On Color Collection. In collaboration with pop-culture power- house, MTV, the range sees six new vibrant summer shades with a luminous shimmer finish. The summery hues are available in Morgan Taylor Lacquer, Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish and Gelish…

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Pinterest reveals 2019 beauty trend predictions

By Kat Hill | 14 December 2018

Pinterest has revealed its annual Pinterest 100 report, which sees a variety of trend predictions for 2019 identified by the social media platform. Including beauty and lifestyle forecasts, the report reveals an insight into consumer browsing habits on the social media platform. The almond nail shape also appeared in the report, with searches for…

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Dip into a new system

By Kat Hill | 13 June 2018

Thinking of dipping your toe into a new service? Jody Rogers, INK London educator for Wales, reveals some reasons to consider adding a dipping system to your treatment menu… “The acrylic dipping system is one of the latest ‘trends’ to hit the nail industry,” explains Joby. “However, this system isn’t…

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OFFER ODOURLESS, speedy nail enhancements with NSI Simplicité Polydip

By Kat Hill | 14 November 2017

Nail Systems International‘s dip system, Simplicité Polydip, offers an easy, odourless service – and speedy enhancements. Named for its simple to use and remove properties, Simplicité features light curing technology which means the technician can work on all five fingers at the same time as there is no dry time – allowing complete product…

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How to store nail products correctly

By Katie Barnes | 24 October 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on storing your nail products to get the most out of your purchase… It’s important to understand how long nail products last last, how to store them for optimum usage and safety and how to dispose of them when necessary.…

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COURSE BITES: Harmony 101 Gelish DIP Translation Course

By Kat Hill | 27 July 2017

Course Details: This is a one day training class for experienced nail enhancement technicians wishing to train in Gelish DIP. On the course you will cover: product chemistry and over exposure; product application; one Colour, pink & white and strength application; tip application with strength for extensions; product control; maintenance and removals; troubleshooting.…

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