CND™ unveils 6 earthy nail shades for autumn
CND™ has launched six nail shades for autumn 2020, available in both Shellac™ gel polish and Vinylux™ long wear polish formulas. Inspired by the succulent flavours and crisp foliage of autumn, the Autumn Addict collection features a mix of earthy tones and subtle shades to suit a variety of tastes.…
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Keep nail tools & bottles secure with Nail Buddy
Do you have a habit of knocking bottles of nail polish or gel polish over while you work? Help prevent mishaps with the handy Nail Buddy. Designed by beauty therapist, Suzie Sturge in 2011, the Nail Buddy sits atop a desk or between your knees and securely holds bottles of…
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OPI celebrates the culture of Milan with 12-piece autumn nail colour collection
OPI has sought inspiration from Italy’s cultural and fashion capital, Milan, for its autumn 2020 nail colour shades. The 12-piece Muse of Milan collection is available in three formulas; Nail Lacquer, Infinite Shine and GelColor, depending on the desired wear time. “For more than two decades, OPI has taken women…
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Behind The Brand: Meet the female powerhouses behind Color Club products
Owned and operated by women since 1979, Harriet Rose founded Forsythe Cosmetic Group to focus on developing products for the needs of nail pros. Acclaimed for its innovative products, such as the Finishing Touch Nail Corrector Pen, Forsythe Cosmetic Group quickly expanded into private label services and created its Color…
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Nails Inc. combines colour & care in 12 plant-based nail lacquer shades
London based nail brand, Nails Inc., is celebrating 21 years in business with a ’21-free’ plant-based nail lacquer range. The Plant Power collection features 12 shades formulated from ingredients that are derived from plant sources. It features a shade to suit all skin tones, from the midnight dark blue Spiritual…
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Keep nail styles cool this summer with 6 shades from Artistic Nail Design
Artistic Nail Design has launched the Cool As It Gets collection; six fun and vibrant nail shades inspired by ways to keep cool in the summer heat. The hues are available in Colour Gloss, Colour Revolution and Perfect Dip, dependent on your client’s preference and their desired wear time. The…
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Zoya dives into summer with Splash collection
Zoya has revealed its collection for summer 2020 as Splash, a range of playful shades. The 12-piece nail lacquer collection includes a line-up of classic fun creams and an array of oh-so cute micro-shimmers, serving up opportunities for fun colour-ways and nail art designs. The Zoya Splash collection includes: Eclipse…
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Amp up nail designs with Gelish MTV Switch On Color Collection
Gelish & Morgan Taylor are turning up the volume with the Switch On Color Collection. In collaboration with pop-culture power- house, MTV, the range sees six new vibrant summer shades with a luminous shimmer finish. The summery hues are available in Morgan Taylor Lacquer, Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish and Gelish…
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OPI adds a new dimension to nail colour with Hidden Prism collection
OPI has refreshed rainbow shades by adding a prismatic twist to catch the eye. The Hidden Prism collection for summer 2020 features 12 new shades; six of which are available in both GelColor and Nail Lacquer formulas, and six in Infinite Shine. Described as ‘electric hues with a sun-washed finished’,…
Read MoreLeighton Denny MBE returns to run namesake nail brand
Multi award-winning nail technician and brand founder, Leighton Denny MBE, has returned to the helm of the Leighton Denny Expert Nails brand following a five year break. Founded in 2005, the brand is now manufactured by Prestige Nail Care and Leighton’s return coincides with LDEN’s 15th anniversary on 30 June.…
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Behind the Brand: Meet Natel Allen, founder of Télle Moi
Natel Allen is a woman with a mission: to launch lacquer shades that cater to and flatter every individual. She launched indie nail polish brand, Télle Moi, in April 2019 with four nude nail polishes – and has since expanded the range to 24 glossy, quick-drying hues. “The name Télle…
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Coronavirus: At-home beauty tools top most in-demand e-commerce products
At-home beauty tools have topped the UK’s most in-demand beauty products as lockdown from the coronavirus pandemic continues. From the week beginning 13 April, online impressions for hair scissors increased by more than 3000% with a 500% conversion rate, according to data published by digital shopping specialist RedBrain. Hair curlers…
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How Christina Fitzgerald transitioned from manicurist to brand owner
Scratch catches up with Christina Fitzgerald, manicurist and brand owner, to discover her career story so far and more about the Australia-based Christina Fitzgerald brand… You began in the beauty industry as a manicurist, why did you decide to launch the Christina Fitzgerald brand? When I started my career 36 years ago, manicuring…
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Kure Bazaar Paris adds plant pigments to nail colour
Kure Bazaar Paris‘s four-piece spring/summer 2020 nail collection features plant pigments in its formula. Created using elderberries, radishes and sweet potatoes, the four delicate shades are: Rose Quartz – a sheer pink Mineral – a light grey Cotton – a soft nude Mint – a pastel mint green. Kure Bazaar…
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Online sales of nail products soar by 12% during lockdown
The NPD Group has reported that online sales of prestige nail products increased 12% in the week beginning 16 March 2020, when the general public were instructed to implement social distancing due to coronavirus. With salons and beauty businesses later instructed to close, the week beginning 23 March saw online…
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