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 wedding-ready nails with Light Elegance UK’s latest ButterCream collection

By Kat Hill | 7 July 2018

Inspired by the understated elegance of the bridal market, Light Elegance UK has unveiled its newest addition. Entitled Make Me a Mrs, the highly-pigmented ButterCream colour gel collection includes six shades which are available to buy individually or as a full collection. The six new colours include: At the Altar, a…

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Jane iredale handdrink

Care for hands with Jane Iredale HandDrink

By Sophie Nutt | 6 July 2018

Jane Iredale has revealed the HandDrink Hand Cream, offering to protect and hydrate skin. Rich in antioxidants, the cream is lemongrass-scented and contains SPF 15 broad-spectrum sunscreen – also boasting a non-greasy formula. Lemongrass oils aim to refresh and revive skin while the liposomal encapsulated apple extract brightens and evens…

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Be retail ready with the Flirties Brow Design Retail Kit

By Kat Hill | 6 July 2018

Are you ready to retail? Flirties has revealed the Brow Design Retail Kit, a complete pack of products to get you started. The special designed brow retail pack allows professionals to retail Flirties products to clients. The kit sees a variety of products, in various colour options, including: Flirties Brow…

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Enhance manicures with INK London Cover Flubber

By Sophie Nutt | 5 July 2018

Give a warm welcome to Cover Flubber – a base coat and builder in one. Originally designed for use with INK London’s iLac in order to offer the ultimate in chip prevention and adhesion, it can also be used to extend the nail length. Boasting maximum strength and the ability…

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Jane iredale hydration

Freshen up beauty routines with Jane Iredale Lemongrass Hydration Spray

By Sophie Nutt | 4 July 2018

Offering to put a citrusy kick in any beauty routine, Jane Iredale has released the Lemongrass Hydration Spray. Featuring a light lemony scent and natural, organic ingredients, the spray promises to re-energise the skin and the spirit. The spray is also a handy size for a client’s tote bag, car…

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Lash fx foaming lash cleanser

Care for lashes with Lash FX Foaming Lash Cleanser

By Sophie Nutt | 2 July 2018

Remove eye make-up and cleanse the eye area without causing damage to eyelash extensions with the Lash FX Foaming Lash Cleanser. Ideal for extension-wearers to help care for lashes in between appointments, the foaming cleanser offers to keep lash extensions looking fabulous for as long as possible. The gentle oil-free…

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