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Everything you need to know about the OPI Intelli-Gel range

OPI have recently redeveloped their iconic GelColor range with their new Intelli-Gel™ technology. As leaders in the nail industry, OPI spent years testing 25 different formulations and hundreds of different brushes to create their smartest ever professional gel polish system. 

Let’s take a look at what’s changed and what makes this new system so special. 

5 June 2025

How to Set Beauty Treatment Prices to Ensure Profitability

As a beauty professional, you invest significant time, effort and resources into perfecting your craft, and you deserve to be paid your worth. However, we understand that it can be hard to price treatments in a way that maximises your profitability.  

Whether it's because you don’t want to charge more than a cheaper competitor down the road, you’re unsure on exactly how to work out the costing, or you underestimate your worth, there are plenty of reasons that many artists are not charging as much as they should. 

Setting the right price not only ensures your business remains profitable and successful, but it also reflects the quality, value and expertise of your services.  

Here's our guide to help you determine how to charge your treatments to ensure profitability in your business. 

3 June 2025

The NouReport: What are Manga Lashes?

As a professional lash artist, staying ahead of the latest trends is essential so you’re prepared for any client request. One of the biggest trends sweeping the lash industry right now is manga lashes. Inspired by the bold, spiky lash styles seen on anime characters, manga lashes create a dramatic, doll-like effect that is gaining massive popularity across social media platforms, especially TikTok. 

With over 108 million posts related to manga lashes on TikTok, it’s clear that clients are loving this unique style. If you haven’t already had clients requesting this look, it’s only a matter of time. Here’s everything you need to know about manga lashes and how to master the technique. 

18 February 2025