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OPI collaborates with award-winning nail pro on mani/pedi essentials range

By Helena Biggs | 14 April 2025

Following the launch of the Katie Barnes X OPI branded E-file in 2024, the two companies have announced a second collaboration: a range of nail and cuticle tools and E-file bits. Katie Clark (née Barnes), a multi award-winning nail pro & educator, founded Katie Barnes Tool Range in 2017 to…

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Family affair: Meet 3 sets of siblings finding success in the nail industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 April 2025

Scratch puts the spotlight on brothers and sisters working together in the nail industry… Glitterbels While Annabel Maginnis will likely come to mind when you hear the word ‘Glitterbels’, there is a trio of siblings involved in the brand: Annabel’s husband, Elliott, and his brothers, Mac and Alex. It was…

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Chrome pigments: a nail expert shares a troubleshooting guide

By Katie Barnes | 6 April 2025

Educator & award-winning nail pro, Katie Clark, offers advice for dealing with issues that can arise when using chrome pigments… The chrome nail trend is ever-popular, but are you applying chrome products correctly? Each brand may have slightly different instructions, so always follow these and get in touch with the…

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Fall in love with Light Elegance’s The Art of Kissing nail colours

By Helena Biggs | 21 November 2020

Pucker up this winter and prepare to fall in love with six sumptuous gel nail shades from Light Elegance. Available in the ButterCream formula, which glides on the nail and offers one coat coverage, The Art Of Kissing collection features a palette of on-trend hues to suit the season and…

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How to make the most of Halo Create nail art products

By Guest Writer | 20 November 2020

Tina Bell, head of education at Pure Nails, divulges info about the Halo Create nail art range and how you can make the most of the products to dazzle and delight clients… Halo Create launched just in time for lockdown 2.0; an ideal time for us to experiment with nail…

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Australian Bodycare reveals new look & products

By Scratch Staff | 19 November 2020

Skincare brand, Australian Bodycare, has revealed a line of new skincare products and a redesign for its packaging. Seeing a vibrant design, the new packaging was created to reflect the brand’s key ingredient, Australian tea tree oil, and its hero product, Skin wash. Australian Bodycare UK director, Fiona Peerless, says:…

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Change up your nail styles with Photochromic gel polishes

By Chloe Randall | 19 November 2020

Urban Graffiti has unveiled its most adventurous gel polish range to date, the Photochromic Collection, available via Naio Nails. The collection features 12 bright shades which each change to a darker shade when exposed to UV rays. Shades available: Changing Seasons- pastel yellow to nude pink Orchid Bloom- soft yellow…

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Enhance your skincare offerings with vegan gels & creams from Mavex

By Chloe Randall | 18 November 2020

MAVEX has launched a therapeutic range of vegan skincare products to soothe a range of skin problems, with all formulas based on medicinal plants and herbs.  The range is made in Switzerland and is ideal for incorporating into mani/pedi services or retailing to clients post-treatment.   The product range boasts:…

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The Unicorn’s Den reveals festive nail art glitter mixes

By Kat Hill | 17 November 2020

Add glimmer to your seasonal nail designs with the latest launch from nail art brand, The Unicorn’s Den. Comprising 12 glitters, the Tinsel Town collection includes a mix of festive colours in two glitter cuts. The line-up sees six tinsel mixes and six matching fine mixes in the following colours:…

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