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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Trained beautician and salon owner, Rebecca Crawforth, has launched Navy Professional, a brand featuring beauty tools designed for lash, brow and nail treatments. With a clear emphasis on exemplary standards of hygiene and durability, Navy Professional tools are accredited by Dr Patricia Fenton, MB BS, NHS trust director of infection…
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Line and define eyes with two new Eye Defines from HD Brows in shades Intense Black and Rich Brown. With a soft, creamy texture, the pencils allow effortless application, as well as a striking finish thanks to a highly pigmented formula. As well as creating strong eye looks for clients…
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Offer extended wear time and help prevent peeling and chipping with Candy Coat Super Strength. The new natural nail treatment gel polish can be worn alone as a service or under Candy Coat colours for added strength. Available in 8ml and 15ml, the treatment is available in a bottle and…
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Bio Sculpture has revealed it’s latest colour collection, More Than A Feeling, boasting a cool colour palette. Inspired by the 80’s, the collection sees five new shades: 231 Serenity: A cool grey colour with pink undertones and an infusion of rose gold shimmer. 232 Passion: A dark plum ideal for…
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Crystal Parade has teamed up with talented nail tech, Scarlett Senter, to launch an exclusive crystal nail art mix. For every pack sold Crystal Parade will donate £2 to mental health charity, Mind. The mix includes: 175 Flatback Crystals 20 Pointy Back Crystals 5 Swarovski Waves Create dazzling 3D manicures with…
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OPI has commissioned specialist design agency, Play, to create a digital retail unit so clients can try out OPI nail shades before they buy. The free standing units have built-in augmented reality technology to help aid the decision-making process for customers and speed up the time it takes to pick…
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