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Nail industry siblings

Family affair: Meet 3 sets of siblings finding success in the nail industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 April 2025

Scratch puts the spotlight on brothers and sisters working together in the nail industry… Glitterbels While Annabel Maginnis will likely come to mind when you hear the word ‘Glitterbels’, there is a trio of siblings involved in the brand: Annabel’s husband, Elliott, and his brothers, Mac and Alex. It was…

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Katie barnes chrome guide

Chrome pigments: a nail expert shares a troubleshooting guide

By Katie Barnes | 6 April 2025

Educator & award-winning nail pro, Katie Clark, offers advice for dealing with issues that can arise when using chrome pigments… The chrome nail trend is ever-popular, but are you applying chrome products correctly? Each brand may have slightly different instructions, so always follow these and get in touch with the…

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Mums to be, new & mature mums

How to tailor nail treatments to mums-to-be, new & mature mums

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 March 2025

Mother’s Day offers a chance to boost your treatment offerings to satisfy a range of clients. Let us show you how… Mums-to-be The aches and strains of a pregnancy warrant some well-deserved TLC, so turn your focus to expectant mothers. “Mothers-to-be have a lot to prepare for and depending on…

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Naf stuff cuticle pens

Pink Grapefruit cuticle oil joins NAF! Stuff Pro collection

By Alex Fox | 21 September 2020

NAF! Stuff Pro has added the punchy Pink Grapefruit scent to its range of cuticle oils. A mood balancing and stress reducing scent, this zingy, citrus aroma is available in a handbag-friendly 3.5ml pen; the perfect addition to any nail tech’s retail offering. Its uplifting and refreshing fragrance is also…

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Mad beauty x friends

Be retail-ready with Mad Beauty Friends collection

By Sophie Nutt | 21 September 2020

Marking 25 years after the iconic TV programme first aired, Mad Beauty has teamed up with Warner Brothers to create a Friends-themed beauty gifting range. The range sees a variety of retail-ready products, including: Wearable Lip Balm – this moisturising lip balm can be pinned onto clothes to be worn as…

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Indigo nails guilty

Complement autumn looks with Indigo Nails’ 9-piece Guilty gel polish collection

By Helena Biggs | 21 September 2020

Indigo Nails Lab has unveiled its autumn 2020 gel polish collection, Guilty. Designed for self-confident, active women, the Guilty range features nine diverse nail shades for a bold finish to complement seasonal looks. Available as a complete collection or individually from 25 September 2020, the shades include the hot red…

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Murad water gel

Cater to oily & blemish-prone skin types with Murad Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel

By Sophie Nutt | 20 September 2020

Murad has lunched Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel; an oil-free, non-comedogenic gel moisturiser to instantly soothe, smooth and hydrate the skin. Ideal for oily and blemish-prone skin, the purifying lightweight hydrator hydrator uses Quorum Sensing Technology with Korean red pine extract to disrupt the bacteria-breakout connection. It helps to minimise impurities…

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Spongelle private reserve

Retail the Spongellé Private Reserve Collection for decadent gifting

By Sophie Nutt | 16 September 2020

Spongellé has revealed the Private Reserve Collection; an exclusive, limited edition collection of body buffers. Each buffer is infused with a sophisticated scent and features extracts of yuzu, edelweiss and vetiver. Ideal for retailing in-salon ahead of the gifting season, the collection is designed to cleanse, exfoliate, massage and hydrate…

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Nsi tech gel

NSI adds statement shades to its Tech-Gel range

By Sophie Nutt | 16 September 2020

NSI has added eight new shades to its Tech-Gel range, seeing an energetic blend of seasonal colours. Bold brights for a statement look combine with refined neutrals to expand the Tech-Gel colour range, including: Bellbottom Jeans Cakewalk Lava Lamp Lindy Hop Lipstick & Rouge Shimmy & Shake Mojito Tulle Tutu…

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