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Ensure party-ready nails with Essence Glitter Winter Collection

By Sophie Nutt | 15 December 2018

Add dazzle to your nail designs with new glitter pots from Essence Glitter, seeing a range of festive effects. Ideal for nail looks from Christmas Eve right through until New Year, the shades are: Blue Spruce Santa Claws Crystal Ball Ice Castle Pixie Pop The cosmetic grade glitters can be…

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Create festive, glittering designs with the new winter collection from Lecenté

By Sophie Nutt | 12 December 2018

With festive spirit and celebration at its heart, Lecenté has released its new Disco Ball collection ready for winter. Comprising four new chunky glitters, the collection is sure to get clients in the mood for celebration this festive season: Dancing Queen Funky Town Boogie Nights Night Fever Alongside the new…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hazel McLachlan, Sanctuary In The City

By Sophie Nutt | 11 December 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hazel McLachlan, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals that Christmas reds are never absent from her client’s nails this festive season. “With Christmas coming red is never off my desk! My clients love a mix of different designs all…

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Mavala supports LCBT at the Ideal Home Christmas Show

By Sophie Nutt | 10 December 2018

Mavala begun its Christmas celebrations early by appearing at the Ideal Home Christmas Show alongside the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT). Following a series of training session with Mavala’s nail care expert, Lynn Grey, the LCBT students were set up at the Ideal Home Christmas Show from 20-24 November…

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MANI MONDAY: Gold finger

By Sophie Nutt | 10 December 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Here at Scratch HQ, we’re all about an understated Christmas nail look – a design that is festive yet glam and on-trend for the Christmas party. This twist on French tips by the team SoHo-based nail studio, Paintbox, achieves…

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Sweet Squared spreads seasonal joy by gifting presents to pros

By Sophie Nutt | 8 December 2018

Techs – do you fancy winning a prize courtesy of Sweet Squared? You could be in with a chance! The ‘Gift Of Giving’ season has begun with Sweet Squared, as the team is gifting a whopping 250 presents to pros over the festive period. To get involved and be in…

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London salon teams up with Costa Coffee for festive nail art looks

By Kat Hill | 7 December 2018

London nail salon chain, Nail’d It, has teamed up with Costa Coffee to reveal a festive nail art menu. Inspired by Costa’s Christmas drinks and cups, the ten nail art looks will be available at Nail’d It’s salons until Christmas Day. What’s more, visitors to Nail’d It London salons will receive 20%…

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Ooze festivity with CND Vinylux™ Christmas Baubles

By Sophie Nutt | 6 December 2018

Spruce up retail displays this Christmas with the ultimate ornament for the nail-obsessed: the limited edition CND Vinylux™ Christmas Bauble. Each bauble teams a festive colour with the renowned CND Vinylux™ Weekly Top Coat. Delivering week-long wear, the available hues include: Wildfire Ice Bar Butterfly Queen Rock Royalty Retail to…

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Ace nail glitter application with Lecenté

By Kat Hill | 4 December 2018

Are you ready to glitz clients this party season? Katrina Ross, head of marketing and communications for Lecenté, reveals some top tips for flawless glitter application, pricing and beating the appointment rush… “When using glitter remember a little goes a long way; try not to waste excess glitter, just use what you need. I…

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Make magical nail design with Aurora Chrome Flakes

By Kat Hill | 1 December 2018

Add super-charged sparkle to festive nail designs with this trio from The Unicorns Den. The Aurora Chrome Flakes are easy to apply and  can be mixed into gel or acrylic. They can also be applied over a non-wipe top coat. The flakes are available in pink, purple and green colourways, and…

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