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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REM reveals new nail desk

By Kat Hill | 12 March 2019

Thinking of upgrading your nail desk? REM has revealed the new Indigo Nail Bar. New for this year, the nail desk sees an elegant and ergonomic design. The desk is available in a choice of 20 colour-ways – perfect for suiting any salon style. The desk sees a twin tray…

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Evo matte

Create chic nail designs with new Evo Suede Top Coat

By Helena Biggs | 10 March 2019

Bio Sculpture Gel has added a Matte Top Coat to its Evo range. Evo Suede has ‘a velvet soft touch finish that will keep the matte suede effect for longer’ and has the option as a non-wipe top coat. Evo Suede Top Coat replaces Evo Matte Top Coat and is ideal…

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Prep skin with Sienna X Self-Tan Remover

By Sophie Nutt | 9 March 2019

Sienna X has added the Self-Tan Remover and Mitt to its extensive tanning line. The formula is an intense treatment for correcting tan application or stubborn, built-up tan, designed to make unsightly tanning mistakes a thing of the past. Created with moisturising ingredients, the tan remover features aloe vera and…

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Add sparkle to designs with The Nail Team Wizard Of Oz collection

By Sophie Nutt | 8 March 2019

The Nail Team has revealed its Wizard Of Oz glitter collection for sparkling nail designs. Consisting of 12 new shades, the collection includes: Tin Man Scarecrow Ruby Slippers Emerald City Toto Dorothy Glinda Cowardly Lion Munchkin Yellow Brick Road Wizard Witch Elphaba Shop the collection via www.thenailteam.com

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Mundo products 2l

Mundo introduces 2L bottles of its beauty hygiene formulas

By Helena Biggs | 8 March 2019

Mundo Products has revealed 2L bottles of its popular hygiene products, including Nail Plate Cleanser, Foot Spa & Water Line Disinfectant and Multi-Surface Disinfectant. Ideal for larger beauty businesses, these bigger bottles can be decanted into smaller, existing Mundo bottles for everyday use. The new bottle will be phased in…

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Enhance beauty treatments with self-heating Cowrie Lava Shell

By Scratch Staff | 3 March 2019

Shared Beauty Secrets has launched a self-heating/self-cooling massage tool; an ideal addition to facial treatments, massages, manis & pedis. The Cowrie Lava Shell utilises the technology of the award-winning Lava Shells treatments to allow therapists to introduce a luxurious, chargeable extra easily and efficiently. Available to UK spas and salons…

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