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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Zoya element collection

Zoya reveals mystical Element collection

By Sophie Nutt | 5 October 2018

An array of blush toned mauves, sultry hues and mystical metallics feature in Zoya’s autumn/winter 12-piece Element collection. Available in two sampler kits featuring six shades each, the lacquers are also available separately or as a 36-piece display. Shades include: Devin Rumor Jenna Ruthie Maryann Kendra Alyssa Donnie Maeve Rachael…

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Lecenté Smooth It!

Smooth sparkles with Lecenté’s Smooth It!

By Kat Hill | 5 October 2018

Ensure a super smooth finish with Lecenté’s Smooth It! Ideal for encapsulating chunkier glitter pieces and other arty additions, this nail art gel creates a smooth surface for nail art application over glitter. The brush-on gel can also be mixed with glitters for 3D detailing and artwork, as well as…

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Lash fx magnetise rosie magnetic lashes

LashFX launches limited edition magnetic lashes for charity

By Helena Biggs | 4 October 2018

The Eyelash Design Company is supporting The Pink Ribbon Foundation with the launch of the ‘Rosie’ style in its Magnetise magnetic lash range. An ideal retail item and speedy treatment add-on, the lightweight lashes are easy to apply; simply place one strip under the top lash and the other on…

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Create hundreds of nail art designs with just 22 Toppers top coats

By Helena Biggs | 30 September 2018

A dynamic duo from south Wales has launched Toppers; a range of Universal Top Coats that afford multiple design opportunities. The soak off gel polish top coats are fully compliant with EU regulations and registered on the Cosmetic Product Notification Portal. Conceptualised by Michaela Weaver and Jeff Parker, the 22 top coats…

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Novalash reflector

Execute lash treatments with precision with the NovaLash Reflector

By Sophie Nutt | 28 September 2018

See your lash extension client’s lash line at all angles (and pick up on natural lashes that haven’t been bonded) with the stainless steel Reflector. It features a large mirror and long handle with grip and is great for enhancing social media photos as the camera can capture front and…

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Candy coat lamp

Ensure an even cure with new Candy Coat lamp

By Kat Hill | 28 September 2018

Candy Coat has added to its product range with the new 48W UV/LED Candy Lamp. Compact and lightweight, the lamp boasts a double light source (365+405nm) LEDs to ensure an even cure for UV Gel, Builder and LED Gels. The Candy Coat lamp sees a digital display, different timing options and 50,000+ hours…

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