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L&p acrylic vs dip powder

L&P acrylic vs dip powder nails: what’s the difference?

By Lilly Delmage | 22 March 2025

The L&P acrylic and dip powder systems are both artificial nail offerings, and popular choices for a long-lasting, durable nail finish. However, they have distinct differences. Understanding the terminology and chemistry behind the products is essential for meeting your clients’ needs. Here’s what you need to know about each system……

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Bexy Glow unveils Bexy Build builder gel at star-studded launch event

By Scratch Staff | 14 March 2025

Paige Chohan and Becky Willett, founders of nail brand, Bexy Glow, hosted an event in Cheshire to launch Bexy Glow Bexy Build: a builder gel designed to offer strength, flexibility and long-lasting wear. Guests gathered at The Colony, Wilmslow on 5 March to learn about the product, which is described as a…

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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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NOUVEAU LASHES unveils make-up remover perfect for retail

By Kat Hill | 15 January 2017

Boost your retail area with Nouveau Lashes Eye Make-Up Remover. Suitable for client to use while sporting lash extensions, the micellar gel remover is enriched with vitamins to condition lashes. The formula is designed to sooth the delicate eye area and leave the skin smooth, moisturised and make-up free. Also suitable…

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MORGAN TAYLOR launches new base coats

By Helena Biggs | 14 January 2017

Morgan Taylor has unveiled three new strengthening base coats for soft, brittle nails. The REACTmax™ Nail Strengtheners & Extended Wear Base Coats are available in three different finishes: Original, Satin and Optical Brightener. Featuring Morgan Taylor’s exclusive PolyElastin™ Complex, each formula is 5-FREE and designed to provide nails with strength…

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NEW SKYSCRAPER gel colours to be released

By Helena Biggs | 14 January 2017

Gel II is to launch its Skyscraper Building Gels in three new shades – Nude, Plush Pink and Extreme Pink. Flexible and lightweight, the building gels feature colour changing inhibitor technology to provide long lasting brightness that resists fading and colour changes over time. What’s more, they also contain unique…

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BEAUTYPRO REVEAL new sensory diffuser

By Helena Biggs | 12 January 2017

Lull your clients into a sheer state of relaxation during a treatment with the new BeautyPro Sensory Diffuser. This portable unit releases light, sound and fragrance to ensure a harmonious and sensorial atmosphere that is likely to provoke repeat visits. The integrated light can slowly transition between each of the colours…

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NSI UNVEIL Dual Lamp

By Kat Hill | 11 January 2017

Offering you flexibility in your nail services, the new NSI Dual Lamp can be used to cure both UV and LED-friendly products. This 36W lamp features a 90 second cure time and three preset times of five, 30 and 60 seconds. Built to withstand over 50,000 hours of salon use, the…

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Why you should train to offer tanning this year

By Guest Writer | 10 January 2017

In the first of her 2017 blog posts, Kissed by Mii tanning expert, Shelley Henderson, reveals why there’s no time like the present to add tanning to your service menu… I remember when I caught the tanning bug. I was studying fashion and business at college, regularly working with models. I…

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