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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The edge tools

The Edge Nails reveals new and improved range of nail tools

By Sophie Nutt | 14 November 2018

The Edge Nails has revealed it’s new and improved range of nail tools for techs. Aiding precision, the new tools feature pillow packaging and see rejuvenated versions of the Cuticle Nipper, Straight Scissors and Cuticle Pusher. Shop the tools via www.edgenails.co.uk

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Opi peru lineup

OPI celebrates the power of colour with new campaign

By Helena Biggs | 14 November 2018

OPI is harnessing ‘Colour is the Answer’ as its brand message and core vision to aid its mission to transform the world with colour. This message will be at the core of its content creation, campaigns and products. “Most women know that colour can help them express themselves,” shares OPI…

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Nailbuff

App launches nail salon finding update

By Scratch Staff | 14 November 2018

NailBuff, a nail colour matching app, has revealed a new feature that connects users with local salons and nail technicians. The app sees a touch screen-controlled colour spectrum that the user can move through, as well as the ability to import an image or even use the phone’s camera to…

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Hd brows best of beauty box 2018

Offer an ideal Christmas gift with festive HD Brows box

By Helena Biggs | 12 November 2018

HD Brows has launched a limited edition ‘Best of Beauty Box’, packed with an assortment of HD Brows products worth over £210. Available to both professionals and consumers, it’s been designed with make-up lovers and HD Brows stockists in mind and includes: Eye Define, Intense Black – A long-lasting, waterproof…

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Sienna x contour brush £18+vat rrp £28 www.sienna x.co.uk 

Create definition with the Sienna X Contour Brush

By Sophie Nutt | 9 November 2018

Create definition and a striking silhouette with the Sienna X Contour Brush. Developed with the help of brand ambassador, Carly Hobbs, the dual-ended contour brush helps create definition when used with tanning products. The thicker end is perfect for the cheeks and forehead, while the thinner tip is precise for…

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Iz pro calgel love potion

Add sparkle to nails with the Midnight Magic gel collection

By Helena Biggs | 8 November 2018

Enchant clients this winter with Izabelle Hammon‘s five-piece gel collection. Available in both Calgel and iZ PRO Colour formulas, Midnight Magic features rich, deep tones – each with a holographic sparkle that’s ideal for winter and the party season. The shades are: Under Your Spell – a deep raspberry Charmed…

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