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Scratch Snap winner announced: minimalist nail art contest with over 100 entries
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art contest for January has been announced as Alisha Francois of @pressonprofessionail. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Soft & Subtle Art Accents, in the bid to win a prize from The GelBottle Inc. Entries were judged by The…
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Colour psychology: Discover the mood-boosting meanings behind your nail colour choices
Save time and add an element of fun at the nail desk by advising clients on mood-based hues using colour psychology, advised by experts… ‘Have you decided on a nail shade?’ is a question you may ask daily, as you patiently watch clients rifle through colour pops and swatches. But…
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How a Scottish nail brand is changing the way products are seen in the sector
In just five years, husband and wife duo, Chris and Bekka Costello, have grown their nail business in Paisley, Scotland, from 10 humble products to over 350: focusing on everything nail professionals require to offer slick, profitable services. “We started Nail Order while our salon was closed due to the…
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Sweet Squared has revealed the newly-reinvented CND™ VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish, featuring a new formula. Available from March, the reformulated VINLUX™ will include a ‘Caring Complex’, an infusion of keratin, jojoba oil and vitamin E. The revamped VINYLUX also boasts a new, Italian-designed ergonomic brush, for smooth and easy application. The…
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Hydrate heels and add a touch of indulgence to pedicure treatments with the Extreme Hydration Heel Treatment from the Professional Pedicure range from ASP. The treatment offers intense moisturising power for extremely dry skin that can afflict the problem heel area. Adding hydration to the skin through the use of argan…
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Show you care from the tips of your toes to the top of your head with the BeautyPro Hair Therapy deep conditioning hair mask; an ideal retail item. Enriched with Argan oil and jojoba seed oil, the single-use hair sheet mask locks in heat to help penetrate the ingredients deep…
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Create dramatic eye looks with the Mystikol Powdered Eyeliner from Jane Iredale in the two latest shades for spring, Emerald and Sapphire. The versatile, water-resistant powder/cream eyeliner offers all-day staying power and promises a bold colour that won’t fade, crease or smear. Featuring a snap-in brush to create precise fine…
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Italian nail brand, Faby, has unveiled its spring/summer collection; Opposite. Dedicated to ‘the beautiful and amazing complexity of womanhood’, the double-faceted collection comprises six sweet, pastel hues and six deep, seductive shades. Reflecting the diversity of women, the shades have been designed to showcase how both delicate and bold tones can complement…
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Tom Ferris, owner of Blackwell Ferris Marketing, offers insight into using images that aren’t yours across the ‘net… After an interesting scroll through social media over the New Year period, I noticed a rising trend in thefts from companies across Europe. And that includes thefts by salons and nail techs. Many…
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