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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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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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Embrace creativity with Ikon.IQ Nail Art Brushes

By Sophie Nutt | 5 April 2019

Create mini masterpieces on nails with this set of nail art brushes from Ikon.IQ. The collection sees three liner brushes and one spotter brush, ideal for intricate painting. Each is made from natural and synthetic hair and feature a solid nickel ferrule and hard wood handle sourced from sustainable forests.…

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Add easy art to nail designs with Crystal Nails AquaInk range

By Helena Biggs | 5 April 2019

Add delicate additions to nails and create a unique, arty finish with the Crystal Nails Aqua Ink Crystal Drops. Described as ‘a decoration liquid’, the product has been designed to create speedy, easy and unique nail designs. Available in six shades, colour can be dropped onto the surface of the…

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What happened when I trained in gel polish with The GelBottle Inc

By Sophie Nutt | 2 April 2019

As a nail enthusiast, heading to The Gel Bottle Inc Training Academy in Brighton to take the Gel Polish Beginners course filled me with nerves and a whole lot of excitement – and that’s exactly what I was fortunate enough to experience yesterday. Embarking on the one-day course, I headed…

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Remove hard skin & calluses effortlessly with Mavex

By Helena Biggs | 1 April 2019

Encourage smooth, picture-perfect feet through sandal season and beyond with the Mavex CallusPeeling System; a pro-only range created following years of research. Swiss brand, Mavex, manufactures its products based on medicinal herbs and alpine plants, and the CallusPeeling System is a hero among the brand’s face, body, hand and foot…

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Create pretty spring manicures with Gelish’s floral-inspired collection

By Helena Biggs | 31 March 2019

Inspired by the soft and subtle colours of flowers, Gelish has launched six spring nail shades – available in Dip and Soak-Off Gel Polish formulas. “The colour palette for the spring collection is filled with soft tones that are perfect, not only for this season, but for all year-round,” comments…

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Create shimmering make-up looks with Jane Iredale Solar Flare palette

By Sophie Nutt | 30 March 2019

As the sun begins to shine, it’s time to revamp your make-up bag with fresh new shades and shimmers. Jane Iredale has released it’s spring collection for eyes, cheeks and brows, including the Solar Flare PurePressed Eye Shadow Kit. The palette features five richly pigmented, yet wearable, shimmery PurePressed eye…

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