PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS

French pedicure

How to nail the French tip pedicure

By Katie Barnes | 20 April 2025

Katie Clark, award-winning nail tech & founder of Katie Barnes Tool Range & Education, answers questions about perfecting the French pedi… How big should the French tips be? A French tip should mimic the natural free edge of the nail. Estimate how long the client will wait between appointments, plus…

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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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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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Ikon.iq nail art brushes

Embrace creativity with Ikon.IQ Nail Art Brushes

By Sophie Nutt | 5 April 2019

Create mini masterpieces on nails with this set of nail art brushes from Ikon.IQ. The collection sees three liner brushes and one spotter brush, ideal for intricate painting. Each is made from natural and synthetic hair and feature a solid nickel ferrule and hard wood handle sourced from sustainable forests.…

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Add easy art to nail designs with Crystal Nails AquaInk range

By Helena Biggs | 5 April 2019

Add delicate additions to nails and create a unique, arty finish with the Crystal Nails Aqua Ink Crystal Drops. Described as ‘a decoration liquid’, the product has been designed to create speedy, easy and unique nail designs. Available in six shades, colour can be dropped onto the surface of the…

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What happened when I trained in gel polish with The GelBottle Inc

By Sophie Nutt | 2 April 2019

As a nail enthusiast, heading to The Gel Bottle Inc Training Academy in Brighton to take the Gel Polish Beginners course filled me with nerves and a whole lot of excitement – and that’s exactly what I was fortunate enough to experience yesterday. Embarking on the one-day course, I headed…

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Remove hard skin & calluses effortlessly with Mavex

By Helena Biggs | 1 April 2019

Encourage smooth, picture-perfect feet through sandal season and beyond with the Mavex CallusPeeling System; a pro-only range created following years of research. Swiss brand, Mavex, manufactures its products based on medicinal herbs and alpine plants, and the CallusPeeling System is a hero among the brand’s face, body, hand and foot…

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Create pretty spring manicures with Gelish’s floral-inspired collection

By Helena Biggs | 31 March 2019

Inspired by the soft and subtle colours of flowers, Gelish has launched six spring nail shades – available in Dip and Soak-Off Gel Polish formulas. “The colour palette for the spring collection is filled with soft tones that are perfect, not only for this season, but for all year-round,” comments…

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Create shimmering make-up looks with Jane Iredale Solar Flare palette

By Sophie Nutt | 30 March 2019

As the sun begins to shine, it’s time to revamp your make-up bag with fresh new shades and shimmers. Jane Iredale has released it’s spring collection for eyes, cheeks and brows, including the Solar Flare PurePressed Eye Shadow Kit. The palette features five richly pigmented, yet wearable, shimmery PurePressed eye…

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