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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Spruce up your salon with new Salon Services Equipment Direct range

By Sophie Nutt | 24 July 2018

Salon Services has launched its new Equipment Direct range, including a host of salon equipment to suit every budget. Featuring low-cost essentials, premium pieces and freelance-friendly products, the range can be ordered from Salon Services stores and via the website. Products are available for delivery within seven days (T&Cs apply)…

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Salon system photoshoot

Behind the scenes: Salon System brand photoshoot

By Guest Writer | 24 July 2018

On the 11 July, myself and Scratch‘s Sophie hotfooted to Cherryduck Studios in London, just a stone’s throw from Tower Bridge, to go behind the scenes on an exciting Salon System brand photoshoot. Capturing images and videos with models and products to align with the new Salon System brand image and…

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Candy coat icelolly gels

Create colour changing nail overlays with Candy Coat

By Helena Biggs | 24 July 2018

Creative nail brand, Candy Coat, has launched the Ice Lolly collection The gel polish range that reveals up to three colours depending on temperature. Offering an ombré look with minimal effort, the overlays are sure to be a talking point – particularly in this heatwave as clients dip from the pool to…

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Cnd wild earth

CND™ inspired by nature for AW18 nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 22 July 2018

Sweet Squared, UK distributor of CND™, has unveiled Wild Earth, its autumn/winter 2018 nail colour collection. Available in both CND SHELLAC™ and  VINYLUX™ formulas, the six shades in the collection have been inspired by ‘Mother Earth’s endless array of textures, magnificent colour palette and breathtaking landscapes’. Wild Earth comprises the deep cobalt…

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Beautypro thermotherapy

Turn up the heat with BeautyPro Thermotherapy Masks

By Sophie Nutt | 21 July 2018

Ideal as a treatment add-on or retail option, BeautyPro has revealed its new Thermotherapy Masks: the Warming Gold Foil Mask with hyaluronic acid and Q10 and Warming Silver Foil Mask with vitamin C and green tea. The foil-backed masks create a seal against the surface of the face, allowing for…

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Cuccio atomix

Empower with punchy neon nail shades from Cuccio

By Helena Biggs | 21 July 2018

Cuccio has launched its striking neon colour collection, Atomix, featuring pigments that are designed to empower the wearer. “Empowerment is a process by which a person becomes an agent of change,” comments a spokesperson for the brand. “It’s living with purpose and a ‘Can Do!’ attitude. “Consider this collection as…

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