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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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Izabelle Hammon Ltd reveals new hand care range

By Kat Hill | 5 January 2018

Give hands some TLC with iZ Beauty of London’s Professional Hand Treatment Collection. The range sees Tea Tree Hand Wash, Peppermint Hand Gel and Lotus Blossom Hand Cream. These three lightweight therapies aim to soothe tired and dry hands, leaving them soft and smelling sweet. The hand cream is also available…

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Mobile nails

Talk to the hand with mobile nails

By Sophie Nutt | 4 January 2018

Mobile network, 02, has announced a collaboration with beauty brand, Nails Inc, and inventor Sean Miles to create the first ever ‘mobile nails’, allowing users to make a phone call simply by lifting their fingers. The tech will consist of false nails and accompanying jewellery embedded with mobile and bluetooth…

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Le Chat’s Perfect Match range unveils six dreamy nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 3 January 2018

Add sparkle and serenity to nail overlays with the six stunning shades in the Moon Goddess collection from Le Chat’s Perfect Match range. Available in Perfect Match gel polish and Dare to Ware lacquer, the dreamy hues twinkle in the moonlight and both formulas afford quick and easy application. The shades…

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iZ inspires with Satin Chrome collection

By Sophie Nutt | 2 January 2018

iZ has released its three-piece Belle of the Ball Satin Chrome collection. Treat your clients to a sati- inspired manicure or extend your list of retail offerings with these three shimmering lacquers, which include Ball Gown, a shimmering light rose hue; Mirror Ball, a silver metallic; and Pink Fizz, a lilac-infused…

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Gelish thrill of the chill collection

Embrace the winter chill with Gelish

By Sophie Nutt | 2 January 2018

Embrace the cold snap with these wintry gel polish hues included in the Thrill of the Chill collection from Gelish. The collection features six shades including Angling for a Kiss, Let’s Kiss & Warm Up, Don’t Let the Frost Bite!, Caviar on Ice, My Main Freeze and Ice Cold Gold.…

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Akzentz releases Trinity Pro-formance Gel

By Sophie Nutt | 2 January 2018

Speed up enhancement services with the Trinity Uv/LED Pro-formance Gel from Akzentz. The latest addition to the Pro-formance hard gel sculpturing system from Akzentz acts as bonder, high strength builder and high gloss top gel. The three-component hard gel cures in 30 seconds using LED or two minutes under UV. Available…

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