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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Offer high impact lashes in a flash with new Salon System mink styles

By Helena Biggs | 11 September 2018

Salon System has added new mink style individual lashes to its Naturalash Texture range; in short and medium lengths. Create a variety of looks in as little as 15 minutes when using the Marvelash Fast Set Glue for the perfect add-on to a nail treatment. Mix and match the short and…

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Kickstart your tanning career with Sienna X spray tan kit

By Sophie Nutt | 10 September 2018

Get all of the training and essentials needed to add tanning services to your treatment menu with the Sienna X Bronze Professional Kit package. Providing therapists with all of the necessities, including the its True Touch Machine, two litres of solution and pop-up cubicle, the Sienna X package also enables…

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Entice male clients with ‘below the belt’ retail packages

By Helena Biggs | 10 September 2018

The Below The Belt Grooming brand has released a number of retail items targeted at males that make for ideal gifts or retail items – as well as a way to attract men into the salon. Dedicated to celebrating and protecting a man’s body above and below the belt, the…

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Jessica autumn romance

Embrace autumn nail trends with new Jessica collection

By Helena Biggs | 10 September 2018

Jessica has launched Autumn Romance, a collection of six sophisticated nail shades available in Custom Colour and GELeration formulas. Inspired by changes in nature and ‘the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’, the cosy tones are: Wine Country – a rich burgundy crème Natural Splendor – a tanned nude crème Toasted…

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Personalise lash looks with new Marvelash styles from Salon System

By Sophie Nutt | 7 September 2018

Offer an oh-so personalised look for your lash extensions services and extend your variations with four new Marvelash styles from Salon System. Perfect for every individual request, the styles include… Marvelash Russian 0.07 C & D Double Layer: A double layer of Russian C & D curl lashes that allows…

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Halo prep & scrub

Perfect your prep-work with with Halo Prep & Scrub

By Kat Hill | 7 September 2018

Ensure your services start right by adding the new Halo Prep & Scrub bottle size to your kit. Owning to popular demand, Halo has launched the air-dry prep liquid in a new, larger size. Featuring a sweet, fruity orange and mango scent, use to prep the nail plate properly before a Halo…

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