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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Ezflow 90s

Create retro nail looks with The 90’s Recollection collection from EzFlow

By Sophie Nutt | 20 July 2018

Turn back the clock this summer with six playful EzFlow TruGel shades inspired by the 1990s. Also available in TruDip formulas, the hues feature a mix of pastels, bights and multi-colour combinations. The collection includes: Whatchamacallit – Bright multi-colour topper Clueless Is More – Soft beige with yellow undertone Tamagotcha!…

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Tic tac cup

Offer clients a fresh fix as tic tac launches into salons

By Sophie Nutt | 19 July 2018

Boost customer experience as Ferrero Foodservice, the Italian family-owned confectionary comapny, launches its tic tac pillow packs for salon environments. Recent research commissioned by Ferrero found that, despite the fact consumers were happy to receive complimentary mints, 60% believe that a bowl of open mints at reception looked dated and…

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White to brown products

White to Brown reveals hot products for expert tan results

By Helena Biggs | 17 July 2018

Indulge in White to Brown, a tanning range made in the UK that’s swathed in quality and inspired by everyday style. With inspiration born from ‘a simple truth’; that people seek a top quality range of self-tanning options for a consistent, regular glow, the brand launched in 2007 with offerings…

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Visit Destinations Unknown with new Calgel nail colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 16 July 2018

Calgel has revealed its new Destination Unknown collection ready to brighten up clients’ nails this summer. Seeing a range of exotic and punchy hues, this collection features seven vibrant shades perfect for a summer getaway. Shades include: Lost In Paradise: a bubble gum pink with a pearl sheen On The…

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Kaeso fresh start

Gently remove gel polish with Kaeso’s Fresh Start

By Sophie Nutt | 14 July 2018

Remove gel polish and enhancements while helping to maintain healthy nails with the Fresh Start Soak-Off Gel Polish Remover from Kaeso. Enriched with vitamin E and grapeseed oil, the polish remover also offers to protect skin from drying and can be used as a soak-off remover or with foil wraps. Available…

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Suss out summer with the Bio Sculpture Summer Pack

By Sophie Nutt | 13 July 2018

A collection of bright pink shades, glitter and pastel tones, the Summer Pack from Bio Sculpture sees six vibrant shades that are sure to brighten nail designs this season. Including the popular No. 79 Princess Lilla, the pack also sees No. 75 Fruity Tooty, No. 122 Ashes of Roses, No.…

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