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Gelish & Morgan Taylor Living Our Life Mixed 12pc Collection £101.94 + VAT www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk

Inspired by a full-bodied love for life, the six shades in the Living Our Life collection are ‘perfect for a night on the town – but also for an everyday slay’. Hues include Night After Night – an indigo crème, and Sunset My Heart On Fire – a pumpkin spice iridescent. All shades are available in Gelish Soak-off Gel Polish (£16.99 + VAT), Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer (£5.50 + VAT) and Gelish Xpress Dip (£19.95 + VAT).

Mii Colour Confidence Cosy Up With Mii Collection £6.75 + VAT/RRP £13.50 each www.gerrardinternational.com / www.miicosmetics.com

Invite your clients to embrace the season’s warmth with a thoughtfully curated palette of rich, comforting nail polish shades. From indulgent berry tones to soft cashmere crème, each hue in the Cosy Up With Mii collection is a tribute to the art of slowing down. The six shades are available in 9ml and 14ml sizes (from £4.50 + VAT/RRP £9) and 10ml Statement Gel: a TPO-free, durable gel polish formula (£7 + VAT).

OPI Glow Up Nail & Cuticle Oil from £6.50 + VAT/RRP £12.75 uk.wella.professionalstore.com

Encourage clients to hydrate nails and cuticles by retailing OPI’s Glow Up Nail & Cuticle Oil: a lightweight, hydrating oil with vitamin E to soothe. Available in 8ml, 15ml and 30ml sizes with dropper or brush application, the 95% natural origin formula is infused with OPI’s signature uplifting MoodBloom Scent Technology™. It’s ideal for all nail types and helps prevent dry cuticles.

MelodySusie Compact 2-in-1Ultrasonic Cleaner £61 + VAT www.melodysusie.com

Deep clean E-file bits, tools and brushes with ease with this handy device, which combines ultrasonic cleaning with built-in UV lights to help eliminate bacteria. The inner tank is made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and is compatible with common solvents such as acetone, providing safe cleaning from every angle.

HD Pro Nails Colour It! Autumn Blaze Collection £10.49 + VAT each www.hazeldixonnails.com

Introducing Autumn Blaze: a fiery fusion of eight rich soak-off gel polish hues inspired by the beauty of autumn. A mix of jewel tones and shimmery finishes suit this season’s key trends: from striking Blazing Blue to regal Blazeberry Purple and metallic Radiant Rose Gold. The highly pigmented Colour It! formula lasts up to four weeks when used with the Flex It! Clear Base Coat and Shine It! Top Coat.

Andreia Professional LAB: Treatments £3.49 + VAT each www.andreiaprofessional.com / www.salon-services.com

Restore nails to optimum condition with Andreia Professional’s range of targeted, vegan nail solutions to repair and strengthen nails. From treatments that whiten and brighten to formulas that enrich and boost keratin, the products are ideal to retail for regular use. Offer LAB: Hydro Calcium to hydrate dry, peeling nails; LAB: Hardener to strengthen brittle, weak or thin nails; LAB: Whitener to renew dull, yellow or stained nails; LAB: Nutri Serum to moisturise dehydrated nails and cuticles, and LAB: Repair Complex to support damaged nails and boost resistance.

HONA Mob Wife Gel Polish Collection £145 + VAT www.homeofnailart.com

Ten bold gel polish shades channel fierce femininity and ‘Mob Wife energy’ to make a statement this autumn/winter season. TPO and HEMA-free, the opulent shades are highly pigmented and include Empire, a powerful plum hue; Fur Coat, a luxe bronze glitter cat eye and the collection’s namesake: Mob Wife, a dramatic wine red. Shades are available individually for £16.50 + VAT, and a free shade: Traitor, is gifted with purchase of the full collection.

The GelBottle Inc Heist Gel Polish Collection £145 + VAT www.thegelbottle.com

The Heist collection delivers 10 statement shades, inspired by the glamour and danger of a high-profile escape. It features the deep crimsons and burgundies of Getaway, Rogue, Classified and Mission, alongside Crypto, a forest green; Heist, a semi-opaque brown, and Vault, a cool grey-purple magnetic gel. Decoy, a magenta pink magnetic hue, and Alibi, a buildable sheer baby pink, complete the line-up. A free magnet tool is included with purchase of the collection.

Glitterbels Meadow Muse Hema Free Gel Polish Collection from £8.99 inc VAT each www.glitterbels.com

Falling leaves and the British countryside have inspired Meadow Muse: the eight-piece autumn 2025 nail colour collection from Glitterbels. Available in the brand’s Hema Free Gel Polish formula, choose from the greige tones of Country Lane, Toasted Truffle and Thatched Roof, or opt for creamy Blushed Burch, rustic Hay Bale or warm amber, Feelin’ Foxy. The collection is completed with dusky pink hues: Knitted Jumper and Harvest Haze. All shades are available in 8ml or 17ml bottles.

The Manicure Company Signature Spa Range from £8.79 inc VAT each www.themanicurecompany.com

Elevate your clients’ hand and footcare treatments with Signature Spa: a range of ‘thoughtfully formulated’ products from The Manicure Company. Designed to pamper the skin and soothe the senses, the Nourishing Soak, Hydrating Scrub, Nourishing Cream and Cuticle Oil are vegan-friendly and infused with The Manicure Company’s signature scent: a modern, elegant fragrance crafted to relax and refresh. A 50ml hand cream and 4ml Oil Pen are available to retail to clients.

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