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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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Extract fumes and dust easily with BenchVent’s nail desk

By Helena Biggs | 7 January 2018

Protect yourself – and your clients – from the inhalation of filing dust and product vapours with a helping hand from BenchVent. The brand reveals its stylish nail desk with fume extraction and dust filtration, and what’s more its ventilation motor is made by the same company that makes cooling motors…

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INK London unveils Fluid Rubber Gel Soak Off Base & Builder Gel

By Kat Hill | 7 January 2018

Offering a base coat and builder gel all in one, INK London has revealed Fluid Rubber Gel. Designed for use with iLac to aid chip prevention and adhesion, the new gel can also be used to extend nail. Soak off, the gel is both UV and LED curable. According to the…

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Mirror-shine manis with OPI Chrome Effects powders

By Sophie Nutt | 6 January 2018

Offer manicures with a mirror-shine finish with OPI’s eight Chrome Effects powders. Each powder offers a long-wear time, making the finish a perfect add-on service to offer to clients. The collection includes hues Mixed Metal, Blue “Plate” Special, Pay Me in Rubies, Amethyst Made the Short List, Tin Man Can, Gold…

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Asp power set

Create durable enhancements with ASP’s Power Set system

By Kat Hill | 6 January 2018

ASP has revealed its new Power Set Acrylic Powder system. Quick setting and easy to apply, the new system boasts strength, clarity with a durable, no-lift formulation. Great for both sculpture or tip overlay services, the powder was engineered with molecular technology for maximum retention of the product to the…

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Nsi ice queen collection

Embrace the Ice Queen with NSI’s six new winter nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 6 January 2018

Add shimmer and glimmer to winter manicures with the six shades in the Ice Queen collection from NSI. Available in Polish Pro formula, which offers wear time of around two weeks, shades include three icy hues and three gem-inspired shades for cool, regal manicures to round off the winter months. The…

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Contour and highlight with Jane Iredale

By Kat Hill | 5 January 2018

Jane Iredale has revealed a range of products to create sculpted make-up looks swifty. The new GreatShape Contour Kits see three matte, blendable pressed-powders to contour, highlight and add blush. Available in two colours options; warm and cool, the palettes feature an illustrated guide to ensure perfect application for the…

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