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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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These are the nail colour collections you need for spring/summer 2025

By Lilly Delmage | 26 February 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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Kure Bazaar unveils winter collection at London Fashion Week

By Sophie Nutt | 21 September 2018

Inspired by the natural earthy hues and sunsets of Africa, Kure Bazaar has revealed its winter ’19 collection backstage at London Fashion Week. Seeing the three new shades, Masai, Sienna and Sari, the collection boasts tones of natural orange-brown-reds and were chosen by models to wear at the Roland Mouret…

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Meet client colour-needs with Hive

By Kat Hill | 21 September 2018

Hive of Beauty has revealed a newly repackaged addition to its lash range – No. 2 Uptown Brown. The eyebrow and lash tint boasts a rich brown colour in a warm tone. The tint can mixed with the other three Hive Lash shades to create a custom colour look for…

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Nail Polish Eraser Cream launches into BeautyMart

By Helena Biggs | 20 September 2018

A handy cream that removes nail polish in as little as 60 seconds has launched, featuring fresh scent and mess-free formula. Packed in a travel-friendly tube, Nailfix & Chill is acetone-free and formulated with macadamia, almond, argan and vitamin E oils to keep cuticles and nails in optimum condition. How…

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Carlton Professional opens beauty cash and carry store

By Kat Hill | 19 September 2018

Carlton Professional, beauty equipment manufacturer, has opened a dedicated professional, beauty-only cash and carry store. Officially opening October 1, the store is based at the company’s head office in Lancing, the trade-only store offers an array of beauty products, from skincare, lash and brow, to nails treatment, tanning and a…

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OPI turns to Peru for AW18 nail colours

By Helena Biggs | 19 September 2018

Inspired by natural beauty and bohemian vibes, the 12 shades in OPI’s autumn/winter 2018 collection comprise flirty purples, deep burgundies and rosy hues – available in lacquer, Infinite Shine and GelColor formulas. The Peru collection was inspired by the likes of Machu Picchu’s Incan ruins and the country’s architecture, food…

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Enhance make-up services with HD Brows Lip Define pencils

By Sophie Nutt | 18 September 2018

Ideal for retailing or adding to make-up services, lock in colour with five new Lip Define shades. Boasting a long-lasting formula and creamy consistency, new colours include Grape, Tutti Fruitti, Wine, Prune and Toast: offering a different hue tailored to the taste and skin tone of every client. Highly pigmented,…

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