Enhance nail strength with refreshed OPI GelColor essentials
OPI has refreshed its GelColor base and top coat essentials to enhance the flexibility and strength of the natural nail – and aid long-term wear. Stay Classic Base Coat has improved packaging and is the ideal foundation for GelColor services for clients with normal nails and/or those that visit nail…
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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’,…
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OPI reimagines the metallic nail trend with Neo-Pearl collection
OPI has released the Neo-Pearl collection for spring 2020. The 12-piece collection sees a palette of iridescent pinks, purples, blues and nudes; combining natural translucence and luminosity for a soft and modern update to the metallic nail trend. Influenced by the appearance of pearls on runways and red carpets, Neo-Pearl…
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Coty sells 60% share of Professional Beauty division for $4.3bn
Coty‘s Professional Beauty and Retail Hair businesses, which include the OPI, Wella, Clairol and ghd brands, have sold a 60% stake to American private equity firm, KKR. The estimated cost of the stake is $4.3 billion, and saw KKR fight off competition from Henkel. Coty will retain the remaining 40%…
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Session nail techs unite to gather essential products for NHS workers
Four session nail stylists have joined forces to help acquire hand creams and protective equipment to support NHS workers. Michelle Humphrey, Michelle Class, Stephanie Staunton and Sabrina Gayle have rallied together to contact nail brands to donate the likes of hand creams, hand sanitisers, masks and gloves to hospitals and…
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11 citrus spring nail shades
Freshly squeezed! Zingy orange and citrus yellow hues are set to keep nails super fresh this season. Check out this list of top picks… 1.Astonishing Nails Gelosophy in #2004 La Ville De L’Amour www.astonishing-nails.co.uk 2. Vu Nail Systems Gel-ato Gel Polish Glow in the Dark #45 Orange www.vunailsystems.com 3.Gellux Gel…
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OPI reveals new collection inspired by Mexico City
OPI’s spring/summer 2020 nail collection Mexico City introduces 12 shades inspired by the vibrant art and fashion scenes of the city. Shades in the collection include bright lemon Don’t Tell A Sol, shimmery gold Suzi’s Slinging Mezcals and deep blue Mi Casa Es Blue Casa; a perfect match for this…
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A Mexican fiesta with OPI
To celebrate the launch of OPI’s spring/summer 2020 nail collection inspired by Mexico City , Kat and I headed to The Conduit, a quirky yet exclusive members’ club in London. With cacti dotted around the room and upbeat music playing, delectable Mexican food and cocktails were available to eat and drink…
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Furious Filer scoops top spot in OPI nail art competition
Marta Nagorska of Furious Filer has been awarded the top spot in an OPI nail art competition. The competition, which was run in conjunction with the Wella Trend Vision Awards, invited nail artists to create a design that represented OPI’s 2019 colour palette and current trends. Designs were to be…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Awe London, London
Newly opened, Awe London has been a bolt of blue in South Woodford. “This is my first venture into salon ownership,” smiles director, Kamden Monplaisir. “My aim is to provide awesome and accurate treatments in a beautiful environment, while keeping client wellness at the forefront of what we do.” Specialising…
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