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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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Helena tests out Superfood products at an Elemis event

By Helena Biggs | 8 February 2019

Elemis invited press, bloggers and influencers to a fun-filled drop-in event to commemorate the addition of four new products to its Superfood range. The skincare range ‘combines the pure power of concentrated Superfoods with the science and expertise behind every Elemis formula’ and original lineup features Facial wash, Facial Oil,…

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ASP complements gel polish range with Power Stay lacquer

By Helena Biggs | 7 February 2019

ASP has launched the Signature Power Stay Lacquer range; shades that exactly match ASP’s Signature Gel Polish range. Ideal for existing users that want to expand or complement their current shades, the lacquer offers both long wear and a gel-look finish. The brushes are wide and curved for precise, professional application.…

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Get set for spring with five new CND™ nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 6 February 2019

Coming soon are five pretty nails shades for spring from CND™; the Sweet Escape collection. “The CND™ client is delicate but sharp, fresh but disruptive, gracious but formidable, pleasing but assertive,” comments a spokesperson for the brand. “This spring, she’s eternally escaping the confinement of ‘the box’, creating her own art,…

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Keen to train in LashUs? Read this…

By Kat Hill | 6 February 2019

Yesterday, I was lucky enough to experience the new LashUs treatment training day first-hand. I hotfooted to Sittingbourne in Kent, to arrive at Bodylines Salon and Academy ready for a day of learning. The course seeks to provide students with the skills and understanding to perform the LashUs Lift with…

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Rejuvenate retail offerings with BeautyPro Hand & Foot Renewal Set

By Sophie Nutt | 5 February 2019

Rejuvenate your retail offerings in the lead up to the festive rush with this luxurious box set from BeautyPro. It contains a Hand Therapy Mask, Foot Therapy Mask and Foot & Callus Peel Mask to moisturise and renew from fingertip to toe, perfect for a little winter indulgence. Shop the…

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Create exotic nail looks with Gellux Tropical Hideaway collection

By Sophie Nutt | 4 February 2019

Dreaming of a warm, restoring spring? Salon System has revealed it’s new Gellux spring collection, titled Tropical Hideaway. The eight piece collection is a mix of pastels and colour popping brights, ideal for creating a stylish manicure or on-trend nail art. Tropical Hideaway includes: Yachts of Fun Aloha Honolulu I…

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