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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Sienna X launches very own brow tint range

By Sophie Nutt | 27 November 2018

Sienna X has turned its attention to the fast-growing service of brow treatments and has launched its very own brow brand: Sienna X Brows. Formulated to leave clients with flawless eyebrows, Sienna X Brows is a long-lasting tint treatment range developed to offer a variety of shades to ensure a…

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China Glaze launches The Grinch themed nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 25 November 2018

China Glaze has collaborated with Dr Seuss’ The Grinch to launch eight nail polish shades for the festive season. The limited edition collection steals inspiration from the wonder of Who-ville and features shimmering glitters and cool crèmes. In addition, three pre-glued designer nail tips, two holiday gift sets and a nail…

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Lechat veiled secrets

Embrace icy nights with the LeChat Veiled Secrets collection

By Sophie Nutt | 24 November 2018

Inspired by icy winter nights, LeChat has revealed six shades in a range of soft crèmes and a shimmering silver glitter. The new colours are available in Dare to Wear nail lacquer, Perfect Match gel polish and Perfect Match Dip Powder depending on preferred technique and wear time: Private Party…

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See super cyber nail styling with Mavala polish collection

By Kat Hill | 23 November 2018

Get set to create intergalactic effects with Mavala’s new Cyber Collection. The collection see high-shine chrome, foil-effect lacquers in six futuristic shades: shimmering, vibrant fuchsia, Cyber Pink; dusty, rose gold, Cyber Blush; platinum-bright, Cyber Silver; purple shimmer-infused Cyber Violet; glittering gold, Cyber Gold; ice-cold Cyber Blue. The colours are available in…

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Speakeasy style pedicure room for gents opens in London

By Helena Biggs | 22 November 2018

A gentleman’s pedicure room has opened in London – offer a menu of manicure and pedicure treatments ‘for the modern man’. Located in a speakeasy-style space at the back of Sharps Barber & Shop on Windmill Street, Aldwyn & Sons was founded out of a desire to make men feel…

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Moroccantan bronze + highlight gift set

Gift clients a Christmas glow with MoroccanTan sets

By Sophie Nutt | 21 November 2018

MoroccanTan has revealed three Christmas gift sets ideal for retailing to clients seeking a natural-looking winter glow. With Christmas and New Year parties just around the corner, be there for when clients need an at-home solution to a sunless tan that looks natural. These MoroccanTan gift sets can also act…

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