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Katie barnes opi tools april 2025

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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Nail industry siblings

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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Katie barnes chrome guide

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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Fix, fill, shape & build nails with CND™ PlexiGel system

By Alex Fox | 2 October 2020

CND™ has launched PlexiGel, an enhancement system that offers solutions for broken, torn, chipped or flat nails. Serving up a speedy and simple way to repair nails, the system has been in laboratory development for over three years. “Every component of the system including the packaging was tested by nail…

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Lart hello strong nails

Strong women inspire LART autumn collection

By Sophie Nutt | 2 October 2020

LART has revealed its autumn 2020 collection; Hello, STRONG Nails!, featuring 11 shades of mineral dipping powder to reflect the ‘titanium power of women’. Ranging from rich purples to khaki green and warm mustard shades, the Hello, STRONG Nails collection colours boast the LART dipping formula for easy and fast…

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Cnd ruby ritz

CND™ brings back Shellac™ in Ruby Ritz for festive season

By Sophie Nutt | 30 September 2020

CND™ has brought back the fan favourite Shellac™ shade Ruby Ritz in time to add sparkle to clients’ nails for the festive season. Available exclusively from Sweet Squared, Ruby Ritz is a rich red shade topped with thousands of sparkles, ideal for party season and Christmas nail appointments. Here, CND™ education ambassador Victoria…

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Mavala autumn 2020 charming

Mavala captures tones from nature in 6-piece nail polish collection

By Alex Fox | 30 September 2020

Using a backdrop of cities that come to life in the autumn for its inspiration, Mavala, the natural nailcare brand developed in Geneva since 1958, has released its autumnal colour collection for 2020. The Charming collection, as it’s been christened, is a six-piece set pitching an earthy and elegant nod…

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Aviva janan saher gel polish

Behind The Brand: Introducing the salon owner behind Aviva Pro Gel

By Helena Biggs | 30 September 2020

Janan Saher is the owner and creator of Aviva Day Spa, Academy and Pro Gel. Her career in the nail and beauty industry spans over two decades and she is proud to run her multi award-winning salon and training school, which uses her own brand – Aviva Pro Gel. “I…

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Zoya luscious autumn 2020

Zoya presents 12-piece Luscious nail lacquer range for autumn 2020

By Alex Fox | 29 September 2020

Zoya has released the Luscious collection for autumn 2020; a stunning arrangement of mixed finishes featuring shimmers, duo-tones, metallics and sultry dark creams. Whether you hanker for a classic deep red or prefer sparkling earthy shades, this collection evokes the alluring season of autumn as it captures the essence of…

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