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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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Mums to be, new & mature mums

Mother’s Day: how to tailor nail treatments to mums-to-be, new & mature mums

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 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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Gel vs gel polish nails: What’s the difference?

By Lilly Delmage | 5 March 2025

The gel and gel polish nail systems have notable differences, and serve distinct purposes at the nail desk. Understanding their use and benefits is essential, in order to choose the right product for each client’s nail goals. The science behind gel products In the book: Nail Therapist – A Professional…

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Lecente nail shadows

Lecenté launches Nail Shadows to amp up summer nail art

By Helena Biggs | 27 April 2019

Funk up nail designs for summer and beyond with Lecenté‘s new range of Nail Shadows. The eight specially blended pearlised powders can be brushed or pressed onto lacquer or gel polish or used within L&P designs to create an array of colours and effects. The powders work particularly well with…

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Mii adds two new shades to Light Loving Illuminator collection

By Sophie Nutt | 24 April 2019

Mii Cosmetics has revealed two new shades of highlighter to the Light Loving Illuminator collection. Ideal for giving clients that summer glow through professional make-up services or to retail for at-home use, Shining Star is a soft pearl while Golden Goddess is a champagne gold. Joining the existing shade Leading…

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Cnd yes i do collection bridal nails

Say ‘I Do’ to bridal nail shades from CND™

By Helena Biggs | 24 April 2019

Wedding season is on the horizon, so prepare to pamper bridal clients with four beautiful new hues from CND™. The ‘Yes, I Do’ collection features pretty pink and white shades; ideal worn alone or in a French manicure style. Affectionally titled White Wedding, Bouquet, Veiled and Forever Yours, the shades…

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Salon System Just Wax Multiflex

Provide a comfortable wax with Salon System Just Wax Multiflex

By Sophie Nutt | 23 April 2019

Salon System has launched Multiflex wax as an addition to its Just Wax range. Suitable for in-salon and mobile usage, Multiflex stripless hot was can be removed in almost any direction for a more comfortable client experience. The formula contains soothing lavender and aloe vera extracts, making it ideal for sensitive…

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Marian Newman reveals her career story in new book, Nailed It – OUT NOW!

By Helena Biggs | 23 April 2019

Renowned session nailist, Marian Newman, has set another precedent by adding a coffee table book to her far-reaching list of career highs and firsts. Known to beauty editors as the go-to manicurist for shoots, Marian’s nail routine regularly sees her flying the globe for judging, grooming, launching, designing new nail…

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Pure Nails UV LED Steriliser

Pure Nails reveals UV LED Steriliser

By Scratch Staff | 23 April 2019

Ensure speedy sterilisation with the new UV LED Steriliser from Pure Nails. Ideal for nail tools, this portable and light unit to used to store implements. Claiming to kills 99.99% of germs, the unit is USB cable charged. The unit also sees a LED indicator and 180 seconds one-touch process. Shop the…

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