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How to prolong nail polish wear

By Katie Barnes | 7 November 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, assesses the demand for traditional lacquer – and how to make the most of a nail polish service… With the popularity of gel polish, traditional polish may be viewed as outdated by many techs, so is there still a call for it? Client preference,…

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Zoya Party Girls Collection

ZOYA RELEASES Party Girls collection

By Sophie Nutt | 6 November 2017

Zoya has revealed its 2017 winter collection – Party Girls – available through Super Nail and Beauty. Seeing a variety of finishes and tones, the 12-piece collection is also available as two retail-ready six-piece sets. The first features golds, reds and pinks with the colours Nadia, Solstice, Tawny, Ming, Fallon and Sheri. While the second sees sultry shades including dark…

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Misa Fall Collection 2017

FALL FOR Misa’s six-piece nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 3 November 2017

Nail lacquer brand, Misa, has unveiled six new additions to its colour collection. Offering a high shine finish, the six 15 ml shades are seasonally named, including Bonfire Brunch and Sweater Weather. Boasting long-lasting coverage, the shades are ideal retail items as well as additions to your kit bag. Available…

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Faby Mother Nature

Head back to nature with new Faby nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 27 October 2017

Feed the need for something a little avant-garde with the latest addition to Faby’s Nature range; the Mother Nature collection. Designed by the Faby family to encourage beauty to be sought through nature, the six lacquers in this collection are inspired by Mother Nature’s creative force. “The vital essence of the…

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How to store nail products correctly

By Katie Barnes | 24 October 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on storing your nail products to get the most out of your purchase… It’s important to understand how long nail products last last, how to store them for optimum usage and safety and how to dispose of them when necessary.…

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Artistic Holiday Hangover

Holiday Hangover nail colour collection arrives from Artistic Nail Design

By Helena Biggs | 6 October 2017

Help clients get through the festive season with the Holiday Hangover collection from Artistic Nail Design. Featuring metallic and glitter hues available in both Colour Gloss and Colour Revolution, snap up the shades for perfect party manicures. “These glitter & metallic shades complement any holiday accessory,” comments Alisha Rimando, Artistic Nail…

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Faby I'm Faby Collection

Faby launches spring/summer nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 15 August 2017

Ensure you’re stocked with pretty pastel hues with Italian brand house, Faby, via Palms Extra. The 12 shades in the I’m Faby collection feature vibrant hints including also  Caribbean-inspired green, lobster hue and soft and playful tones such as pink, light lavender and pure pastel green, available in both lacquer…

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CHINA GLAZE teams up with My Little Pony for nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 26 July 2017

Rein in some magic – it’s time to invest in a rainbow of shades with the My Little Pony x China Glaze collection. Featuring 12 new lacquer hues, the palette sees colours ranging from super-charged brights to pretty pastel crèmes and celestial, shimmering glitters. The shades are inspired by the…

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Cuccio 7 Second

Dry nails fast with Cuccio’s 7 Second Top Coat

By Helena Biggs | 14 April 2017

Get your hands on Cuccio’s 7 Second Top Coat to seal your freshly painted nails in – you’ve guessed it – seven seconds! Affording a supreme, high shine finish, the top coat is available in a professional 75ml size or mobile and retail-friendly 13ml size. Trade customers can purchase 12 top…

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