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L&p acrylic vs dip powder

L&P acrylic vs dip powder nails: what’s the difference?

By Lilly Delmage | 22 March 2025

The L&P acrylic and dip powder systems are both artificial nail offerings, and popular choices for a long-lasting, durable nail finish. However, they have distinct differences. Understanding the terminology and chemistry behind the products is essential for meeting your clients’ needs. Here’s what you need to know about each system……

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Bexy Glow unveils Bexy Build builder gel at star-studded launch event

By Scratch Staff | 14 March 2025

Paige Chohan and Becky Willett, founders of nail brand, Bexy Glow, hosted an event in Cheshire to launch Bexy Glow Bexy Build: a builder gel designed to offer strength, flexibility and long-lasting wear. Guests gathered at The Colony, Wilmslow on 5 March to learn about the product, which is described as a…

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Sweet Squared delivers SOFGEL nail products to UK market

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 March 2025

USA-based professional nail brand, SOFGEL, has partnered with hair and beauty distributor, Sweet Squared, to bring its soft gel products to the UK market. The brand boasts SOFTIPS PRO™: a range of ultra-thin, flexible and durable full coverage tips in two styles: standard and structured. The tips are available in…

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Kalos Ventures launches to provide advice & financial support to beauty entrepreneurs

By Sophie Nutt | 16 July 2020

Kalos Ventures has launched this month to the global health and beauty market, with an aim of providing advice and financial support to ambitious entrepreneurs within the beauty sector. Specialising in supporting private companies in the health, beauty and cosmetics sectors, Kalos Ventures provides M&A advice – acquisitions, disposals, fundraising,…

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Create strong enhancements with The Edge Nails ULTRA Low Odour Acrylic Liquid

By Sophie Nutt | 15 July 2020

The Edge Nails & Beauty has launched ULTRA Low Odour Acrylic Liquid for techs to create strong nail enhancements. The ultra-adhesive, low odour formulation has non-yellowing characteristics and is available in a 50ml and 200ml size. Ideal for creating natural looking nail enhancements, the ULTRA Low Odour Acrylic Liquid boasts…

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Artistic as cool as it gets

Keep nail styles cool this summer with 6 shades from Artistic Nail Design

By Helena Biggs | 14 July 2020

Artistic Nail Design has launched the Cool As It Gets collection; six fun and vibrant nail shades inspired by ways to keep cool in the summer heat. The hues are available in Colour Gloss, Colour Revolution and Perfect Dip, dependent on your client’s preference and their desired wear time. The…

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Mii hydraboost lip lover

Enhance retail offerings with Mii HydraBoost Lip Lover

By Sophie Nutt | 14 July 2020

Mii Cosmetics has launched HydraBoost Lip Lover, ideal for finishing professional make-up services or retailing to clients in-salon. The Mii HydraBoost Lip Lover is designed to deliver highly pigmented and hydrated colour to lips that are smoother and fuller. Wrapped around a colour bullet, the HydraBoost Lip Lover is packed…

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CND™ adds limited edition nail shade to Shellac™ range

By Helena Biggs | 13 July 2020

Designed to embody the playful, carefree memories of growing up, CND™ has launched Happy Child, a limited edition shade in its CND Shellac™ formula. The soft, blush pink shade should be applied over CND Shellac™ Base Coat in two coats, curing between each coat before applied desired CND Shellac™ Top…

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Coronavirus: Workplace safety guidelines released by the government

By Kat Hill | 12 July 2020

The workplace safety guidelines for ‘close contact services’ have been released by the government. Entitled Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19), the document sets out guidance and practical advice on how to open workplaces safely, while minimising the risk of spreading Covid-19. Hair, beauty & nail services fall into the close contact services…

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