PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
How to nail the French tip pedicure
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
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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Family affair: Meet 3 sets of siblings finding success in the nail industry
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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Jessica has launched its summer colour collection, available in Custom Colour (lacquer) formula and GELeration soak-off formula. The six expressive shades are inspired by a desire to be wild and free; for those with brave hearts and curious minds. “Life is too short to blend in,” comments a spokesperson from…
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Extend your colour repertoire by adding the Intensify Base Coat from MegaMix to your offerings. Brighten nail shades by applying the MegaMix Intensify Base Coat before any colour, increasing it’s vibrancy. Intensify can also be mixed with shades to transform them into a pastel hue, providing a wide range of…
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Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, offers advice on choosing the right brush for L&P acrylic needs… Alongside your technical skills, your brush is an important element for achieving good results with L&P. Sometimes, the only way to tell the quality of a brush is in its performance and…
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The Revel Nail dip system is available in the UK via Pro Impressions. The official UK distributor has 29 Revel Nail dip shades available via its website, alongside the system’s Pro Base, Activator, Finish Gel and Brush Softener. Affording strong nail enhancements at speed, the dip system is ideal for time-poor…
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Add to your kit with the new Wax:One Tweezers from Sweet Squared. A must-have tool for therapists providing precise brow waxing services, the new Wax:One Tweezers are hand-finished and manufactured in Italy from high grade stainless steel. The soft grip and precision point on the tweezers makes them easy to handle.…
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Ensure your salon is as practical as it is stylish with the Lumina No Plumbing Pedicure Chair and Spec Nail Station from Cosmetronic. The unplumbed Lumina pedicure chair features a centre section that slides out for bowl storage, with an adjustable footrest for the customer to use while in treatment.…
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