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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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Salon system cleansing range

Maintain hygiene levels with Salon System sanitisation products

By Sophie Nutt | 28 September 2020

Salon System has launched sanitisation products including Hand Cleansing Gel and Nail+File Cleansing Spray. The Salon System Hand Cleansing Gel is no-rinse and ideal for use before all beauty services, as it contains 70% alcohol to protect hands and eliminate germs while killing 99.9% of bacteria. What’s more, the cleansing…

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Crystal nails crystalac aw20

Autumn forestry inspires seasonal Crystalac collection

By Sophie Nutt | 25 September 2020

Crystal Nails has launched its autumn/winter 2020 3-Step Crystalac collection, turning to nature for its inspiration. The eight-piece gel polish collection sees a palette of light and dark reds and green hues, including the shades: 3S133 Stonecrop 3S134 Avocado 3S135 Cactus 3S136 Fern 3S137 Youngberry 3S138 Cinnamon Plum 3S139 Turkish…

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Isalon software

iSalon adds ‘Track & Trace’ report feature for easy safe practice

By Sophie Nutt | 25 September 2020

Salon software company, iSalon, has added a range of updates to its platform to fulfil the needs of businesses working to government guidelines in accordance with the Covid-19 pandemic. Track & Trace During the pandemic, salons have had to adapt quickly, adhering to guidelines set down by the government to…

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Just wax expert advanced hot wax cream

Just Wax Advanced Hot Wax Cream launches for a gentle service

By Sophie Nutt | 23 September 2020

Salon System has added a new product to its Just Wax Expert range; Advanced Hot Wax Cream, ideal for those clients flying off on a last-minute summer holiday. Suitable for in-salon and mobile usage, the Advanced Hot Wax Cream offers therapists a high quality, affordable waxing solution in a cream…

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Zoya gelie cure

Remedy damaged nails with Zoya Gelie-Cure

By Sophie Nutt | 23 September 2020

Zoya has launched Gelie-Cure – a three-step system to treat and protect damaged nails. What’s more, the system creates an ideal foundation for colour application, boasting a smooth finish. Comprising Rescue Serum, Repair Base and Naked Gelie, the system is an addition to Zoya’s Naked Manicure range for natural nails.…

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Yours fantastic fall

Elevate autumnal nail art with :Yours Fantastic Fall collection

By Sophie Nutt | 22 September 2020

:Yours has launched its Fantastic Fall collection, including three new double-sided stamping plates, five stamping polishes and five sparkly nail pigments. Featuring on-trend shades and autumnal art, the collection is ideal for creating seasonal nail looks easily. The range comprises: :Yours Fantastic Fall Stamping Plates These three double-sided stamping plates…

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