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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Create eye-catching nail enhancements with new sparkly iZ PRO & Calgel shades

By Helena Biggs | 15 August 2018

Dazzle with the five new gels from Izabelle Hammon Ltd – available in both Calgel and iZ PRO Colour formulas. Inspired by the colours and sparkles of natural crystals, the Crystal Vision collection of shades features fine silver glitter for smooth and effortless application with a touch of holographic sparkle.…

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Gelish file

Reduce service time with Hybrid Electric File from Gelish

By Helena Biggs | 13 August 2018

Gelish is to launch its first Hybrid Electric File, designed by top techs to deliver strength and power in a sleek, compact design. It powers at 35,000 RPM and has 8-10 hours of battery life; so is perfect for a full day of mobile tekking. The sleek design boasts a…

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Create eye-catching nail art with Gypsy Treasures

By Helena Biggs | 12 August 2018

Dance to the beat of joy with the dazzling seven-piece nail art collection from Gypsy Treasures. Available via NSI, each of the seven pots contains a mix of gems, pearls and beads to help you create bespoke nail designs. Fortune Teller features chunkier beads in bright hues, while the likes…

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Enhance retail offerings with Apraise Power Serum

By Sophie Nutt | 10 August 2018

An ideal retail item to offer alongside lash and brow treatments, Apraise has revealed Power Serum. Formulated specifically for lash and brow growth, Power Serum is infused with Optiplex Growth Technology designed to stimulate the hair follicle to encourage and speed up hair growth. These active ingredients offer to improve…

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Scratch nailfie light

Take the perfect ‘nailfie’ with clip-on Scratch light

By Helena Biggs | 8 August 2018

Take the perfect nail snaps for social media with Scratch’s handy clip-on light for your mobile phone. With three light settings, you can achieve photos that stun & show off your handiwork to its greatest potential. Suitable for any mobile phone, the light is rechargeable via its USB cable (included), so there’s…

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Explore Peru: OPI reveals AW18 collection

By Sophie Nutt | 8 August 2018

This year, OPI is taking us on a journey through Peru as it reveals it’s new autumn/winter collection consisting of 12 shades inspired by the South American country. Celebrating the release of the OPI Peru collection, a showcase was held at the fitting Lima Floral restaurant in London’s Covent Garden.…

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