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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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Mud sweat & tears artistic nail design

Artistic Nail Design reveals Mud, Sweat & Tears collection

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

The Mud, Sweat & Tears spring collection from Artistic Nail Design sees six punchy new shades. Featuring hues ranging from a blue metallic to a light peach crème, any shade can be transformed by adding Game Face, a special effect formula that leaves nails with a striking iridescent gleam. The collection is…

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Duo gel

Strength and shine with DuoGel 2in1 range

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Add strength and shine to nails with the brush-on DuoGel range, featuring a Base Coat, Top Gloss and Builder Gel. Combining features from acrylic and gel systems in its formula, DuoGel is self-levelling and east to apply and infill, curing in 60 seconds under LED light. DuoGel is a flexible…

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Nsi polydip

NSI releases new Simplicité PolyDip Shades

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Ten shades have been added to the Simplicité PolyDip range by NSI. The highly pigmented powders cover the nail in two dipping applications and the new hues feature glitters and crèmes. Ranging from lime green to glittering burnt orange, the new shades include Peaches & Cream, Sunset, Crem Brûlée, Starlet,…

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Opi lisbon

Jet off to Lisbon with OPI’s spring collection

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Travel to Lisbon with the colourful spring collection from OPI. Taking inspiration from Portugal’s capital, the collection features fashion-forward shades that reflect the city’s blend of heritage and modernism. “Lisbon is both quaint and trendy at the same time. The city has become the quintessential European destination, thanks to its…

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Roses are red halo gel polish

Get red-dy for Valentine’s with Halo Gel Polish

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Give clients nails that they can fall in love with this Valentine’s Day with lust-worthy shades from the Roses Are Red Halo Gel Polish collection. Ranging from a sparkly rich ruby red shade to a seductive deep red, the collection sees six new shades including Apple Red, Flame, Red, Lust,…

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Asp power set acrylic

ASP releases Power Set Acrylic Training Kit

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Get to grips with the ASP Power Set Acrylic System with this training kit, which includes everything you need to get started and get familiar with the system. The Power Set Acrylic System from ASP offers strong, durable, clear and bright finished nails and is engineered with advanced molecular technology…

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