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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Saint nails 3d styling gels

Get arty with Saint Nails

By Kat Hill | 28 April 2018

Unleash your artistry with Saint Nails’ range of 3D Styling Gels. Highly pigment and available in seven colours, the gels are tack-free and can be used in a variety of ways to create artistic effects, including full coverage, design details and carving. For a 3d effect, the gels can also…

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Chloe hd brows

HD Brows collaborate with Nikki Wolff on new campaign

By Sophie Nutt | 27 April 2018

Following the transition back to its original HD Brows name in February, the in-salon brow brand has revealed a new visual campaign featuring British model, Chloé Lloyd. The campaign images see cosmetic styling from international make-up artist, Nikki Wolff. The looks were designed to showcase the versatility of the HD…

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Lcn black diamond glaze gel

Achieve high shine with LCN Black Diamond Glaze Gel

By Sophie Nutt | 26 April 2018

Create an elegant diamond glimmer finish with Glaze Gel from LCN’s Black Diamond range. The high gloss finishing gel offers to transform nail designs with its diamond dust particles for a shine and silky shimmer. In addition, its slightly thicker consistency also helps to prevent the gel to run. The Black Diamond…

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Mynx london

Create bespoke nail shades with Mynx London

By Helena Biggs | 25 April 2018

Luxury lacquer brand, MYNX London, has revealed an online facility allowing clients to order a bespoke nail shade. By simply heading to the website, customers can request a consultation, which will be delivered within 24 hours of an order for bespoke polish being made. Up to five bottles can be…

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Strawberry and vanilla feature

Summon summer with the sweet Supertan Strawberry and Vanilla Hemp Bronzer

By Sophie Nutt | 24 April 2018

Give skin the ultimate base for summer sun with the Supertan Strawberry and Vanilla Hemp Bronzer. An ideal retail item or addition to a tanning service, the moisturising bronzer features tanning accelerator as well the combination of vitamins, plant extracts and bronzer to leave skin fresh and moisturised. The bronzer…

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Opi grease event lead

Grease is the word! OPI reveals limited-edition collection

By Kat Hill | 24 April 2018

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of iconic movie musical, Grease, in collaboration with Paramount Pictures, OPI has revealed a limited-edition collection seeing 12 shades inspired by the film’s bright, fun colours. To celebrate the launch, press were invited to an exclusive event to get a sneak peek at the new shades. I hand jived over…

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