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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Artistic paint my passion

Be inspired by Artistic Nail Design Paint My Passion collection

By Sophie Nutt | 29 March 2019

Artistic Nail Design’s spring nail colour collection, Paint My Passion, features six shades that complement and contrast. The collection includes: Guy Meets Gal-lery: a royal purple créme How Do Hue Do?: a red orange créme Picas-so Pink: a hot pink créme Don’t Hate, Create!: a turquoise créme A Muse Of…

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INK Eco Toe Separators

Reduce wastage with INK London’s Eco Toe Separators

By Kat Hill | 29 March 2019

INK London has added to its range of prep products with the new Eco Toe Separators. Aiming to reduce both in-salon wastage and prep time for the pedicurist, the separators only require two pieces per foot. The separators are available in six colour ways to suit any pedi set-up or…

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Yours stamping polishes

:YOURS to launch 9 nail polishes to aid stamped designs

By Helena Biggs | 28 March 2019

:YOURS is complementing its range of design plates with nine polishes, created specifically for stamping. Highly pigmented, the polishes are fast-drying for speedy application and results and shades include Silver Star and Pink Love. Rachel Horrocks, content marketing manager for Sweet Squared, reveals her top tips for creating great nail…

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Create delicate nail looks with Jessica Phenom Blushing Beauty collection

By Sophie Nutt | 27 March 2019

Jessica has revealed the Blushing Beauty spring collection in its Phenom formula, seeing three delicate hues. Offer a flattering flush to nails with the soft shades: Sweet Kiss: a pink coral crème You Make Me Blush: a peachy beige crème Chocolate Bronze: a brown crème Apply in between a coat…

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Footlogix pedicure tools

Footlogix launches Implement Kit for pedicure pros

By Scratch Staff | 27 March 2019

Professional footcare brand, Footlogix, has launched a four-piece implement kit for pedicurists. Crafted with high quality, medical grade Solingen Stainless Steel the tools are designed to help make pedicure services more efficient and effective. The tools are: Footlogix Toenail Nipper Concave Jaw with double spring – for controlled cutting of…

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Nimue superfluid

Customise Nimue treatments with SuperFluids range

By Sophie Nutt | 26 March 2019

Derma-cosmeceutical brand, Nimue Skin Technology, has launched its SuperFluid range. The range sees five super concentrates to be used to customise existing Nimue professional treatments. Each of the SuperFluids are a super concentrate of a specific active ingredient and can be used to treat a client’s specific skin concerns. Each…

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