PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
How to nail the French tip pedicure
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
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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Family affair: Meet 3 sets of siblings finding success in the nail industry
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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Colourful nail brand, Candy Coat, is welcoming a new L&P acrylic system to its range; Hard Candy. Designed for techs wishing to create enhancements that are strong and striking, the system is self-levelling and a ‘Try Me’ kit is available to test the range. The brightly coloured mini-kit features blush…
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Add dazzle to your nail designs with new glitter pots from Essence Glitter, seeing a range of festive effects. Ideal for nail looks from Christmas Eve right through until New Year, the shades are: Blue Spruce Santa Claws Crystal Ball Ice Castle Pixie Pop The cosmetic grade glitters can be…
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As the temperature drops, encourage clients to take care of the skin with this member of the Cuccio Naturalé Butter range, seeing elements of toscano currant and clove. Indulge clients with this limited edition butter; ideal for hand and foot services – as well as retailing for home use. The non-oily…
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Pinterest has revealed its annual Pinterest 100 report, which sees a variety of trend predictions for 2019 identified by the social media platform. Including beauty and lifestyle forecasts, the report reveals an insight into consumer browsing habits on the social media platform. The almond nail shape also appeared in the report, with searches for…
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January will see the launch of Orly’s GelFX Builder in a Bottle, a soak-off sculpting gel that applies like a soft gel and wears as a hard gel. Its brush-on builder application affords control and the ability to create nail enhancements with ease and at speed. What’s more, the self-levelling…
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Get set for the party season ahead, as Asu Nail & Beauty Supplies has revealed its new Nail Art Mix and Mingle pots for sparkling designs. Each pot contains a mixture of beads, sparkles, pearls, stones, shapes and more, with six different colour schemes to choose from: silver, gold, rose…
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