Calgel adds warmth to winter nails with Tomorrow Can Wait collection
Izabelle Hammon Ltd, distributor of Calgel, has unveiled the stunning four-piece ‘Tomorrow Can Wait’ collection. Available in 4g pots, the metallic Calgel hues include the regal plum hue, Dressed in Velvet – which has a subtle violet sheen – and the party perfect Champagne Kisses; a golden shade with subtle glimmer. Completing…
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ENCOURAGE ELEGANCE with Akzentz Lace Collection
Add a touch of elegance to clients nails this party season with the Akzentz Gel Play Lace Collection. The gels can be worn alone or layered over another gel shade, adding a sophisticated edge to any nail look. Available in black, white and pink, create an endless variety of colour…
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SOOTHE & CARE with iZ Pro hand treatment products
Give hands some TLC with the iZ Professional Hand Treatment Collection that aims to soothe tired and dry hands, leaving them feeling soft and smelling sweet. The collection sees a Tea Tree Hand Wash designed to use as a pre-treatment, although gentle enough to be used as a regular hand…
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BUILD, ENHANCE & EXTEND with 12 shades of iZ Beauty Pro Colour
Offer added strength and decadent colour overlays with PRO Colour from iZ Beauty of London. Serving up 12 shades of a self-levelling formula that negates the need for primer or base coat, the product is a soft and flexible LED/UV gel that soaks off. Available in two formulations, Buildable Colour…
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BIO SCULPTURE release colourful nail art kit
Offer nail art with ease thanks to Bio Sculpture’s new nail art kit, featuring highly pigmented gel shades, nail art tools and sheets of nail stencils. The kit sees nail art gels in the shades black, white, turquoise, purple, pink, yellow, red and blue. The gels can be be mixed on the metal plate…
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FIBER GEL launches to help build & repair nails
Aphrodite Nail Systems has added Nail Creation’s Fiber Gel to its portfolio, promising strength, durability and excellent adhesion. Describing the system as when ‘silk meets gel’, the gel is self-levelling and can be used for natural nail overlays, tip & overlays or sculpting. The single-phase gel is pliable, seeing workability for the tech and a long-lasting enhancement…
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How to store nail products correctly
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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Control nail sculpts with Cuccio’s T3 Versatility Gel
Are you a control freak? Sculpt and style nails your way with Cuccio’s T3 LED/UV Versatility Gel. Featuring cool cure technology, the gel boasts an ultra-thick viscosity, and does not slump or self-level during application. It features the strength and control of an acrylic and is odour free. Available in…
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An insight into the nail apex
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, serves up advice on apex placement for different nail shapes What is the apex? The apex should be the highest part of an enhancement, located at the weakest point and created to give the nail balance and strength. It should be visible from every angle but is most noticeable from the side view. The…
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LED/UV curable NSI gel system revealed
NSI Nail UK has revealed its Classic Balance Gel system has been updated to boast a LED/UV curable formula. The system is available is a selection of colours, sizes and kits. Shades see Body Builder in Clear and Cover Pink Warm, as well as Builder Blush and Clear. The formula…
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OPI’s cool Iceland inspired nail colour collection makes winter more bearable
It’s getting colder outside – but OPI has warmed spirits with its stunning autumn/winter nail colour collection, Iceland. Inspired by the land of blue lagoons and Northern Lights, the 12-piece palette offers a range of chic hues that portray the country’s wild beauty. Each shade will be available in nail lacquer, long-wear…
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How to prevent nail product overexposure
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why the misuse of monomer can have nasty consequences… We are all responsible for bad work habits but some are more dangerous than others. It has become alarmingly more apparent through the likes of YouTube videos and live feeds on social media that too many techs are flooding…
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An insight into Bio Sculpture’s business development workshop
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to join Bio Sculpture and some of its nail technicians for a unique workshop on how to attract and retain clients. Claire Aggarwal, head of business development at Bio Sculpture, led the workshop and had plenty of tips to share, owing to her former role…
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How to remove enhancements without damaging nails
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to remove enhancements correctly – and what happens if you don’t. One of the biggest nail myths is that ‘nails need to breathe’. Nails are made up of several layers of dead, compacted cells and do not have the…
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