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OPI GelColor What’s Your Mani-tude? Collection £19.90 + VAT each uk.wella.professionalstore.com

Twelve shades inspired by the ‘90s make up OPI’s autumn/winter 2025 collection. The hues – available in both the GelColor Intelli-Gel™ and Nail Lacquer formulas – include Baggy Jean Baby, a cool blue crème; Slip Dressed Up, a rich mocha; Baby Tee, a versatile teal, and Penny Loafer Lane, a mustard yellow. Use alone for a sophisticated finish, or combine to create fun artistic looks, such as tortoiseshell and seasonal floral effects.

Lecenté FLEXE Colour Builder Gels £15.99 + VAT each www.lecente.com

Designed for performance and delivered in style, Lecenté’s FLEXE formula offers a base, colour and strength in one. Ideal for most nail types, the FLEXE formula is long-lasting, smooth and buildable. Six bold shades are available, inspired by exotic locations: Ibiza, Miami, Barcelona, Rio, Tokyo and Cancún.

CACI Micro-Pro £POA www.cacibeauty.com

Elevate manicure services with the pocket-sized, portable CACI Micro-Pro: a device that uses microcurrent energy to support skin rejuvenation. The USB-charged Micro-Pro uses CACI’s Electro Gloves and Microcurrent Energising Mask, connected by magnetic cables, to boost hydration and leave hands smooth and looking visibly younger. It’s an ideal add-on to a manicure service, or can be enjoyed by clients while they indulge in facial or footcare treatments.

MAVEX Cuticle Remover Gel £15 + VAT www.mavex.uk

MAVEX has launched a Botanic Spa range: inspired by nature and made in Switzerland. Featuring velvety textures, natural active ingredients and the fresh scents of nature, the product portfolio includes Cuticle Remover Gel, which softens, moisturises and protects. Apply to the cuticles for 20 seconds for best results, before removing cuticle with a remover tool. The practical dispenser allows for easy, precise dosage.

Glitterbels Jellylicious Hema Free Gel Polish Collection £44.99 inc VAT www.glitterbels.com

Six delectable hues feature in Glitterbels’ fun, summer-friendly gel polish collection: Jellylicious, a bubblegum pink; I’m Jelly, a lime green; Cherry On Top, a juicy red; Jelly Baby, a yellow-green; Jello Shot, a sea blue, and Wibble Wobble, a pretty lilac. Each 8ml shade is available for £8.99 inc VAT, and boasts a sheer formula that mimics the look of jelly. The Jellylicious collection is ideal for layering and encapsulating, or each gel polish can be worn alone for an on-trend nail finish.

NailKind South Beach Collection £POA/RRP £8.95 www.nailkind.com

Inspired by the electric energy and pastel charm of Miami’s iconic coastline, the five shades in NailKind’s South Beach collection add a playful pop of colour to nails. Channel summer vibes with the juicy red Watermelon Sugar; dreamy pink Candyfloss; golden Queen Bee; breezy blue Out Of The Blue and cool mint Mr. Pistachio. The quick-dry, vegan nail lacquer shades are formulated with up to 85% plant-based ingredients.

The GelBottle Inc Magnetic Gel Polishes £17.95 + VAT each www.thegelbottle.com

Add impactful shades to your gel polish collection with The GelBottle Inc’s 14 additions to its Magnetic Gels range. The likes of Bougie, a soft taupe with golden beige shimmer, and Obsession, a plum with a warm, golden pink tone, have been crafted to create mesmerising effects when paired with the brand’s Dual-Ended Magnetic Tool. The collection is available for £189 + VAT.

Andreia Professional One Bottle Builder Gel £7.99 + VAT each www.andreiaprofessional.comwww.salon-services.com

Add strength and build shape with six additions to Andreia Professional’s One Bottle Builder Gel range. The smooth, creamy texture of the self-levelling formula, combined with the specially designed brush, ensures efficient application. Featuring a low viscosity, the builder gel is free from HEMA and Di-HEMA and offers a durable finish. The new shades are: Baby Pink; Cool Nude; Dusty Rose; Glitter Soft White; Mocha Rose and Nude Pink.

Gelish Rich In Glitter Cream Gel Palette £19.99 + VAT www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk

Gelish has expanded its range of Cream Gel palettes, adding four options to its portfolio, each with six stunning cream gel polish shades and an applicator brush. The solid LED gels featured in the Rich In Glitter, Neutrally Nude, Polished Pinks and Elegant Beauty palettes have a smooth, buttery and workable texture that offers complete control. Ideal for nail art, the high gloss formula offers up to 21 days’ wear.

Artistic Colour Revolution Electric Nebula Collection £23.70 + VAT www.sweetsquared.com

Offer dazzling sparkle and cosmic flair with the six iridescent glitter lacquer shades in Artistic Nail Design’s Electric Nebula collection. The likes of Astro Babe, Abduct Me and She’s Extra-Terrestrial are inspired by the glimmering beauty of distant galaxies, and the formula lasts up to 10 days when used with Artistic’s Reactive Bonder Base Coat and Reactive Gloss Top Coat. Shades are available individually for £3.95 + VAT.

Light Elegance Dare To Indulge Glitter Gel Collection £77.95 + VAT www.lightelegance.co.uk

Fashion up fingertips with six decadent Glitter Gel shades from Light Elegance, available to purchase from the end of August. Offering over four weeks’ wear, the HEMA-free, durable hard gels have suspended glitter so don’t require stirring before use. The 10ml shades (£14.95 + VAT each) include Lavish, a golden hue; Irresistible, a nude-pink, and Intoxicating, a bold purple.

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