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12/03/2024
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Indulge in the new Halo EasiBuild Builder Gel Patisserie Collection

Well, they’ve done it again! Pure Nails have just dropped a sensational new collection and everyone’s rushing to add it to their nail haul. Introducing the Halo EasiBuild Patisserie Collection. Inspired by the delicate artistry of classic French patisserie, these 12 new brush-on builder gel shades are good enough to eat! Using advanced gel technology, EasiBuild Halo builder gel combines the best of both the gel polish and acrylic worlds. Take the renowned strength of acrylic nails and meld with the flexibility and ease of gel polish, and you’ve got... Read More

28/02/2024
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Everything we know and love about Glitterbels Acrylic Powder

If you caught Glitterbels owner, Annabel Maginnis’, interview with Professional Beauty Magazine, you’ll know that she believes acrylics are well and truly back! Where we’ve seen a shift in recent years towards gel polish and builder gel (and, my goodness, do we love the Glitterbels Builder-bel collection!) – demand for acrylic nails is on the rise. Perfect for sculpting or adding strength and length to natural nails or tips, there’s so much to admire about Glitterbels acrylic powder. What are acrylic nails? Acrylic nails are created by mixing acrylic nail... Read More

11/08/2023
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How to care for curly hair with new OSMO Curl Revival

More and more clients are opting to embrace their natural look. From clean girl nails to ‘no-make-up’ make-up, fresh and natural beauty is very much on the rise. This trend appears to be going nowhere, and has even made its way into the hair industry. With new concepts like the ‘skinification of hair‘ comes a growing desire to understand how to care for our hair’s unique needs. And as anyone with curly hair knows, the needs of curls, coils and waves can be quite a lot to handle! While there’s... Read More

Pure Nails Halo Jellie Nail Tips pink launch image 17/04/2023
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Why you need new Pure Nails Halo Jellie Nail Tips

If there’s one thing you can count on Pure Nails for, it’s giving nail techs the reliable, hard-working nail products they crave! Enter the latest addition to the Pure Nails Halo collection: Jellie Tips. Available in a huge array of shapes and sizes, these false nail tips offer a lightweight, flexible feel to nail enhancements without compromising on durability. Although not as strong as traditional acrylic and hard gel enhancements, Halo Jellie Nail Tips combine the strength of classic nail tips with the flexibility of gel for nails your clients... Read More

Wella Illuminage model 13/04/2023
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Wella Illuminage: how to perfect premium blonde balayage with Wella Illumina

As the seasons change, there’s nothing we look forward to more than the re-emergence of the dreamiest blonde hair colours. We’re talking warm golden tones and natural sun-kissed blondes evocative of those just-back-from-vacay beachy locks. With Wella Illumina, every client can live their best blonde fantasy. The multi-tonal hair colour with ultra-reflective sheer results lends itself perfectly to blonde balayage! Read ahead to find out how to balayage hair to summer blonde perfection! What is Balayage? The most favoured colouring service of clients these days, balayage offers multi-dimensional colour that... Read More

ASP PURETONE Launch 11/04/2023
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Introducing ASP PURETONE: dual action ammonia-free hair colour

Welcome to the world of truly versatile hair colouring. New ASP PURETONE is an innovative dual action, ammonia-free hair color that delivers sensational permanent or tone-on-tone hair colour results with the same amazing formula. Unlock the permanent power of PURETONE by applying directly to dry hair, or use on clean, towel-dried hair to reveal unbelievably glossy tone-on-tone results. This no-lifting, zero damage ammonia-free hair dye from Affinage Salon Professional uses ASP’s ground-breaking GPS TECnology™ to deposit colour pigment exactly where it’s needed: just inside the cortex for tone-on-tone colouration, or... Read More

ASP Super Smooth amino system model 27/10/2022
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Your Complete Guide to the ASP Super Smooth Amino System

Enter a new era of smoother, straighter, and stronger hair with ASP Super Smooth. Created by the pros at ASP Expert Haircare this game-changing hair smoothing system promises to deliver frizz-free, ultra-shiny, super sleek results that last for up to 12 weeks! That’s right, 3 months of perfectly smooth, insanely glossy hair. We know what you’re thinking: this sounds too good to be true. But trust us, not only is Super Smooth legit, it’s so easy to use. Just 3 in-salon steps and your clients will walk out completely transformed.... Read More

22/09/2022
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3 steps to the best lash lift and brow lamination

1,2,3…we have Lash Lift! Do your clients crave beautifully curled lashes and fuller, defined brows? If so, Hive of Beauty has the perfect range to give every client the lashes and brows of their dreams! Versatile, fast-acting, and so easy to work with, the Hive of Beauty Lash Lift 3 step system uses a unique dual action formula that allows you to create gorgeously lifted lashes and perfectly laminated brows with the exact same products. It’s an absolute game-changer for lash and brow techs! Say goodbye to multiple products cluttering... Read More

Glitterbels Nail Builder Gel with pink colour splash 07/09/2022
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The best brush on nail builder – how to use Glitterbels Builder Gel

Choosing the perfect nail system for your clients can be a bit of a minefield. From a classic manicure, to high-shine gel nail polish, to dazzling glitter acrylics, there is so much for you and your client to consider. One thing that should never be ignored is your client’s nail health. That’s why builder nail gel is such a fantastic option! Combining the strength of a hard gel or acrylic enhancement with the flexibility of a gel polish, it’s no wonder builder gel nails are becoming a firm favourite with... Read More

Wella Shinefinity Blog Adel Professional 04/05/2022
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Introducing Wella Shinefinity Color Glaze

Glazing is the new glossing! And Wella Shinefinity is here to take your client’s look to the next level to reveal shine you can feel. A brand new innovation from leading professional hair colour brand, Wella Professionals, Shinefinity is a zero lift, zero damage hair colour that promises true-to-tone colour results with shimmering shine and a silky soft finish your clients will love. Why Shinefinity? Shinefinity Wella colour glaze boasts a clean formula with pH balanced technology that regulates the colour pH level during the colouring process to protect the... Read More