THE HOT List

Andreia Professional Retro Gel Polish Collection £POA Available via www.nailitlikeapro.com Play to nostalgia with these ‘60s-inspired hues, including a burnt orange, sage green and navy blue. The formula is highly pigmented and vegan, with a fluid texture and soft bristle brush for easy application. Odour free, the shades last up to four weeks when used as part of the complete Andreia Professional Gel Polish system.

Lecenté Fortify Nail & Skin Conditioning Oil £12.49 + VAT/RRP £18.99 www.lecente.com Hydrate and condition nails and the surrounding skin with Fortify; a strengthening formula that includes avocado and jojoba oil for anti-ageing. Aid nail flexibility and enhance the longevity of services by retailing the item to clients for daily use after their mani or pedi treatment.

OPI Your Way GelColor Collection £19.90 + VAT each www.opi.comCreate infinite personalised nail finishes with the 12 shades in the OPI Your Way colour collection. The five glittery, sheer glazes can be layered over the seven highly pigmented crèmes to create custom looks that last up to three weeks. Colour highlights include apricot, in both a crème finish (Apricot AF) and glitter sheer (gLITter), as well as the shimmery pink Bubblegum Glaze and turquoise crème, First Class Tix. Hues are also available in Nail Lacquer and Powder Perfection, with nine shades in Infinite Shine.

INK London Fusion Gel from £16 inc VAT www.inknails.com Blending the strength of INK London’s iJel formula with the flexibility of its Jelly Pro range, Fusion Gel can be used for natural nail and tip overlays, as well as to sculpt. The hard gel has a medium viscosity and is self-levelling, with strong adhesive properties. It’s available in a 15g and 50g jar (£32 inc VAT). 

The GelBottle Inc Velvet Crush Trio £49.50 + VAT www.thegelbottle.comMesmerise clients with three cat eye effect gel polish hues: Lush, Elixir and Amore. The dusky rose, Champagne-nude and rich burgundy shades can serve up dimensional, velvet-style nail finishes when used with the TGB Dual-Ended Magnetic Tool, which is included in the set.

HD Design It! Colour Gel Spring ’24 Edit £12.49 + VAT each www.hazeldixonnails.comElevate spring manicures with the addition of nail art or one stroke designs using Design It! Colour Gel. The file-off formula welcomes 10 shades for spring, including cool mint Limeade, punchy Coral Sunrise and violet Enchantress. Hema and Di-Hema-free, the gels can also be used with HD Build It! Pro to create beautiful inlayed designs, or as a full colour over artificial nails.

+maskology Retinol + Vitamin C Professional Under Eye Mask £5.95 + VAT. Available via wholesalers nationwide. Offer this Under Eye Mask to clients enjoying a mani or pedi service to brighten dark circles, improve the appearance of pigmentation and smooth the skin’s texture. The serum-infused hydrogel mask works on the eye area in 20 minutes and is rich in retinol to increase cell turnover, vitamin B5 to reduce puffiness, and aloe vera to aid moisture retention.

CND Shellac™ Across The Mani-verse Collection £89.70 + VAT www.sweetsquared.com Take clients on a journey of colour this spring with six shades that ‘pay homage to an alternate reality’. The lively pastels have been created to encourage feel-good vibes and add a whimsical touch to seasonal styling. They feature a mix of crème and shimmer finishes, which are also available individually and in the CND Vinylux™ formula (£29.70 + VAT for the collection).

Bold & Grit SOS Nail Care Pen £6.89 + VAT/RRP £13.99 www.boldandgritcosmetics.com An ideal addition to an on-the-go kit bag, as well as a handy retail item for clients, this Nail Care Pen is packed with vitamins A, C and E to stimulate growth and repair. Formulated to prevent splits, peels and breaks, it features mastic gum to enhance nail strength and resilience and should be used daily on the nail plate and surrounding skin.

Gelish & Morgan Taylor Lace Is More Mixed 12pc Collection £101.94 + VAT www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.ukwww.salon-services.com The six shades in the Lace Is More collection are inspired by the femininity of lace, and present soft, airy tones alongside brightly saturated pastels. Standout hues include clover green crème, Freshly Cut; pale green crème, Sunny Daze Ahead, and baby blue iridescent, Sweet Morning Breeze, available in Gelish Soak-off Gel Polish and Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer formulas.

Entity Colour Couture Soak-Off Gel Cutie Couture Collection £10.95 + VAT each www.beautybossherquarters.co.ukInspired by all things sweet and sunny, Entity encompasses feelings of freedom and fun in its spring nail colour collection. The six hues include five soft pastel crèmes: Zen As Can Be, How Adorable Am I?, Amuse Me, Oni For You and So Kawaii, alongside a soft white sheer, Just In Time. All shades are also available in Dip & Brush and Gel-Lacquer formulas.