PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
Mother’s Day: how to tailor nail treatments to mums-to-be, new & mature mums
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?
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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These are the nail colour collections you need for spring/summer 2025
Spring/summer presents a time to spring clean your nail product inventory. Swap out winter hues for the fresh and vibrant tones to suit the seasons, and get arty with vibrant patterns and plenty of florals. Here are the nail colour collections to note for SS25: CND™ Quiet Luxury collection, www.sweetsquared.com…
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Prep for the busy party season and see a greater profit margin with a helping hand from Hive. The brand has revealed extra value Lash Tint Packs available for a limited time only. Offering the pro a greater profit margin, the specially priced packs see three 20ml tubes and are…
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Embrace the romantic nostalgia of the silver screen with the latest collection from Calgel and iZ PRO Colour. Available via Izabelle Hammond Ltd in both formulas, the At the Movies collection sees a range of retro-inspired shades including: Back Seat – burnt red/orange with a solid finish. Drive-In – medium purple/mauve with…
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Identical twin sisters, Nicola Simpson and Maria Hammond, celebrated the launch of their second salon premises, Tipz N Toez, with Dame Kelly Holmes and around 200 guests. The retired athlete cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the new salon on Tonbridge High Street, Kent. The move marks…
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A brass shell-like beauty bar has been unveiled a the entrance to Westfield London. Designed by Mizzi Studio, the beauty bar for S&G Beautique has been inspired by The Birth of Venus, a painting by Boticelli. The painting depicts the goddess of beauty standing in a giant shell, and Mizzi…
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Add an intergalactic effect to OPI manicures with the Metamorphosis Collection. The six limited edition glitter nail polish shades see a dazzling effect designed to transform the look of any OPI nail polish shade. The lacquers see poly-chromatic glitter particles offer a transformative finish. The collection sees: This Changes Everything! – a golden…
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A crisp, neat smile line that flatters the client’s nail and creates an elongated look can really set your work apart from other nail techs in both salon and competition work. However, achieving this perfect smile line can worry many techs and make them avoid offering this option altogether. The…
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