Winter wonders

From haircare to new nail shades, we’ve put together a collection of some of the best products available this season

COCKTAIL HOUR

CND’s Cocktail Couture collection is available in both Shellac Gel Polish and Vinylux Long Wear Polish. The shades in the line-up include Devil Red, Bordeaux Babe, How Merlot, Drama Queen, Get That Gold and She’s A Gem. You can pair your client’s chosen Shellac shade with the Shellac Wear Extender Base Coat so their manicures can last up to three weeks.

Trade: €15.45 (Shellac); €5.95 (Vinylux) sweetsquared.com

BLONDE AMBITION

milk_shake Cool Blonde Smoothies are dedicated to seamlessly toning blonde, very light or grey hair. The shades, which include Rose, Amber and Iris, are ideal for adding an extra dimension to blonde locks.

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BYE TO BLACK

The latest addition to Buttercups Uniforms’ B036 tunic features loose long sleeves and a removable obi-style belt, which cinches in the waist, promising to be both stylish and practical. In a move away from black, the tunic is available in plum, grey, lilac and sapphire, and is at a special offer rate, while stocks last.

Trade: €22.99 buttercupsuniforms.com

SUSTAINABLE ERASING

The Original MakeUp Eraser has been relaunched in Ireland. The product, which was invented in the US in 2013 by Lexi McCart hy, claims to remove all make-up without using chemicals or oils – just water. Each cloth is reusable, machine washab le and will last three to five years. The Original MakeUp Eraser is also 100% vegan.

Trade: €9.75 chleoenterprises.ie

ALL WRAPPED UP

This Christmas, The Manicure Company has a new limited-edition collection, which combines five festive metallic gel polish colours that are designed to wrap nails up like gifts. The line-up of shades include Tinsel, Midnight Dash and Under the Tree.

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BE BRONZE

Bronze Leaf has created a range of 100ml travel size tanning solutions that clients can purchase direct from salons. The company said that the products will not only increase salon revenue, but will improve customer loyalty and trust. Among the shades available are Light/ medium and Medium/dark.

RRP: €21.50 www.bronze-leaf.com

CURL FRIEND

evo Curl is a range of five products exclusively for curly hair. It is formulated to enhance and empower natural curl types and includes a curl treatment, balm, co-wash, definer and deep clean rinse.

RRP: from €23.10 evohairstore.com

HEAVEN SENT

Professional skincare brand Heaven has launched Nettle Venom Eyes – a new eye cream designed to ease puffiness and dark circles around the eyes, while relaxing fine lines and wrinkles. The anti-ageing cream is fully plant-based; using only vegan-friendly ingredients. Founder Deborah Mitchell says she created it as a vegan alternative to her famous bee venom line. 

Trade: €60.55 shop.heavenskincare.com

DESIGNED TO DELIVER

Osmo Chromaplex is a three-step treatment designed to be used in combination with any professional salon colour, bleach or chemical formula. Aimed at improving the hair's condition from the inside out, it’s formulated with a protein-based complex that is designed to deliver optimal anti-breakage benefits.

Trade: from €9.25 professionalbeautysystems.co.uk

ADDED HYDRATION

The Centella Hydra + line includes Plumping Cream, Booster Serum, Cocoon Mask and Hydra Protect Elixir. The range promises to plump the skin from the inside, and to reinforce its protective barrier function.

RRP: from €34 centella.ie

AXIS POINT

From the makers of Apilus in Canada, the Axis 27 MHZ Radio Frequency device is new to the market for 2021. With 27.12 MHz high-speed radio frequency, Axis’s anti-ageing facial treatments aim to stimulate cells that produce collagen and elastin, so that the skin’s texture is improved, and wrinkles are reduced.

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EXUVIANCE REBRAND

During 2020, Exuviance undertook a complete rebrand, while also upgrading its formulations with new industry gold standard active ingredients. The new range consists of four professional protocols; each one consisting of a professional peel treatment and a corresponding retail line, to helps clients maintain the benefits of professional care between visits. 

RRP: from €29 pharmed.ie