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The GelBottle Inc Fibre BIAB – Colour £15 + VAT each

www.thegelbottle.com

The self-levelling Fibre BIAB (Builder In A Bottle) is now available in 10 shades, colour matched to The GelBottle Inc’s best-selling hues. Reinforced with Nylon-66 microfibre technology to support nail strength, structure and durability, Fibre BIAB is TPO and HEMA-free and can be used as a base, builder and sculpting gel. The natural-looking shades include Teddy, Baby, 20, Bubble and Bunny, and the formula is ideal for clients with weak, thin natural nails who require advanced overlay or extension reinforcement.

OPI GELevate Soft Gel Tips Refills £4 + VAT

uk.wella.professionalstore.com

These clear soft gel tips are available in Square, Almond and Round in a variety of sizes, to refill your GELevate tip organiser as required. The tips are pre-prepped and ready to apply, with no pre-etching or blending required. Each bag includes 50 tips with double-sided MicroEtched™ technology and ultra-thin edges. The flexible C-curve adapts to the client’s natural nail for a lightweight look.

SPARITUAL ® Citrus Cardamom Callus Remover £18.45 + VAT

www.sweetsquared.com

Formulated to dissolve tough, thick calluses while protecting skin hydration, this Callus Remover features natural exfoliants and papaya extract to promote gentle skin resurfacing. Aloe and argan oil maintain the skin’s moisture for the perfect addition to a pedicure service. Also an ideal retail item, apply a suitable amount directly to thick, callused skin. Allow the formula to work for a few moments before using a foot file or buffer to ease away the softened, dry skin, and rinse to finish.

Leighton Denny Nail Lacquer in Holo Gorgeous £13.50 inc VAT

www.leightondenny.com

To celebrate 21 years of his namesake brand, Leighton Denny MBE has unveiled Holo Gorgeous: a limited edition, holographic anniversary shade. Bold, reflective and glamorous, the striking silver nail lacquer delivers a multi-dimensional sparkle that shifts and shimmers with every movement. It adds impact to manicures and pedicures with a high-shine, prismatic finish.

HD Professional Nail Systems Colour It! Omniart ® Gel Palette in Botanical Bliss £14.99 + VAT

www.hazeldixonnails.com

Elevate designs with a choice of three new, handy Colour It! Omniart® Palettes from HD Professional Nail Systems. The tack-free nail art gel is highly pigmented, mess-free and easy to apply. Each palette features nine shades: ideal for creating ultra-fine lines, statement designs, plus ombré, one stroke and abstract art. The Botanical Bliss collection features pastel hues inspired by the soft tones of flowers, while the Jelli Mosaic palette includes translucent brights with a jelly-effect finish. Finally, the Misfits collection is a combination of brights and autumnal hues.

Artistic Colour Revolution Electric Euphoria Collection £23.70 + VAT

www.sweetsquared.com

Inspired by the colours of nature – and then amplified, the bold hues in the Electric Euphoria collection are available in both Colour Revolution Nail Lacquer (£3.95 + VAT each) and Colour Gloss Gel Polish (£9.95 + VAT each). The six shades are Fae Fire – a deep mauve shimmer, Hypercharged – a fuchsia metallic, Glowdelic – a sunshine yellow crème, Pixie Pulse – a pale lavender pearl, Blue Voltage – a blue holographic glitter, and Lucid Bloom – a flamingo pink crème.

Halo EasiBuild Hema-free Builder Gel £9.25 + VAT

www.purenails.co.uk

Six delicate, natural-looking shades have been added to Halo’s EasiBuild range. Available in 8ml bottles, Biscotti, Nougat, Bonbon, Tarte, Whipped Cream and Peach Sorbet are HEMA and TPO-free, and ideal for building structure and aiding the strength of the natural nail. The formula can also be used to sculpt salon-style enhancements using forms or tips.

Andreia Professional Pure Diving True Pure Gel Polish Collection £7.99 + VAT each

www.salon-services.com

www.andreiaprofessional.com

Make a splash with Pure Diving: a six-piece gel polish collection inspired by the mystery and beauty of the sea. Sea Moss, Lilac Current, Sunlit Wave, Coral Dive, Glow Tide and Pink Reflection are available in the True Pure formula, which is 100% vegan, odourless and solvent-free, and free from HEMA, Di-HEMA and hydroquinone. The highly pigmented shades deliver a glossy finish that lasts for up to three weeks.

Glitterbels Hema Free Gel Polish Collection in The Sorbet Edit £44.95 inc VAT

www.glitterbels.com Create cool nail overlays and artistic designs with The Sorbet Edit: six juicy, HEMA-free gel polish shades from Glitterbels. Apricot Sorbet, Bubblegum Sorbet, Blueberry Sorbet, Grape Sorbet, Lime Sorbet and Raspberry Sorbet are high-gloss, creamy pastels ideal for summer nail styling. Available in 8ml bottles, the formula delivers exceptional coverage in two coats, cures in 60 seconds in the Glitterbels DreamCure Lamp and offers speedy soak-off removal.

Zemits Dermeluxx Pro £POA

www.zemits.co.uk

Increase your manicure service revenue by £25-£45 in just 15 minutes with the addition of a Zemits skincare treatment. The luxury hand protocol exfoliates dull, dry skin, before infusing anti-ageing serum deep into the hands while you prep the nails. Skin is left rejuvenated, with a visible glow. The product cost per service is under £1, and the Dermeluxx Pro device is paid for after 80 treatments.

Hara Professional The Nipper £22.99 + VAT

www.astonandfincher.co.uk

www.haraprofessional.com

Remove cuticle from the nails prior to product application with these plasma-coated steel nippers. The fine blades are designed for precision. After use, clean The Nipper in warm, soapy water, then hand-dry. Next, use a disinfectant spray, autoclave or UV steriliser to get the tool ready for the next client. Oil regularly to ensure the mechanism works effectively.

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