Why you shouldn’t use an at-home gel polish kit
Salon owner, educator and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, unveils concerns surrounding DIY gel polish kits… Gel polish seems like an easy to use, harmless product – surely, it’s just like painting on a nail polish, isn’t it? Well, this is the attitude that is causing problems amongst some non-professionals, as they…
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Magpie Beauty launches Perfect Poly acrygel range
Magpie Beauty has launched its Perfect Poly acrygel range, boasting a strong yet flexible formula ideal for overlays and enhancements. Perfect Poly cures under LED light, and techs are able to mould the product easily into place before curing a Magpie Beauty lamp. No setting time or ratio means the…
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School bans students from wearing acrylic nails
A school in England has banned acrylic nail extensions after claiming students were ‘unable to use a pen’ because of them. In a letter sent out to parents at Burnside College, Northumberland, the school explained that the enhancements were impacting some children’s education. A letter from the school sent out…
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Meet nail needs with NSI Balance Builder in a Bottle Gel
Cater to client nail needs with the new NSI Balance Builder in a Bottle Gel. New to NSI’s Balance system, the hard gel is presented in a handy bottle and brush format and in two colour ways: Blush or Clear. LED and UV curable, the system can be used to…
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MANI MONDAY: Crystal fade
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We can’t take our eyes off these amazing nails seeing a stunning multicoloured fade. Lee-Chele (@daduchessdondiva) created Hennessy-inspired nails that went viral last year but has now caught our eye with these enhancements. Confessing that she “couldn’t…
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Expand eyelash services with Lash Perfect’s LC Russian Lash Curl
Offer bespoke lash extension looks with the new LC Russian Lash Curl from Lash Perfect. Offering a beautifully lifted lash extension look, the curl is available in Super Fine (0.05) and Extra Fine (0.07) and in 7mm – 15mm lengths. It’s range of thickness’ and lengths means that varying Russian…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, reveals that Lana heart nail looks are constantly popular with her clients, however the summer months has seen the design incorporate bright and pretty hues. “As the sun is out, all the bright…
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NovaLash announces winner of annual LASHOff event
Eyelash extension brand, NovaLash, recently recognised its talented extension artists in its seventh annual gala, LASHOff 2018. Held in Houston, Texas, the event served to award the top lash artist from the company’s international roster of lash extension professionals as ‘Lash Artist of the Year‘. Candidates are judged via their submission of photographs and videos,…
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Lash expert sought for London-based events
Are you ready to open your eyes to a new opportunity? NovaLash is seeking a professional lash artist, based in London, to become its go-to expert for London-based events and opportunities. Founded in 2004 by biologist and cosmetic chemist, Sophy Merszei, NovaLash’s key principle has always been to provide safe,…
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Lash FX unveils magnetic eyelashes for easy application
The Eyelash Design Company’s retail lash division, Lash FX, has launched Magnetise Magnetic Eye Lashes for easy application with no mess. The reusable lashes feature a magnet that negates the need for glue, fixing the top and lower lashes to the natural lash for a well blended, enhanced look. The…
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GO DARK with Lash Perfect’s Ultra Fine Black Eyeliner
Emphasise clients’ lashes with Lash Perfect‘s Ultra Fine Black Eyeliner. Perfect for creating dramatic make-up looks on clients or retailing post-treatment, this liner features a very fine tip for precise application. What’s more, the eyeliner is suitable for eyes with lash extensions and those without. Available to purchase from Lash Perfect at www.lashperfect.co.uk
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How to enhance nail colour opportunities with acrylic powders
Educator and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to create multiple colour opportunities via custom blending… The number of colour possibilities is endless with acrylic powders, as by combining these powders and glitters or pigments, you can created countless varieties of custom blends. While many techs are confident with customising and mixing glitters…
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