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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Marian newman yours stamping plates

Marian Newman reveals line of :YOURS Love stamping plates

By Kat Hill | 24 March 2018

Create speedy nail art designs with the latest stamping plates from :Yours Loves, designed by Marian Newman. Inspired glamorous jewellery, the four new plates see a variety of graphic designs for clients to choose from for speedy nail art in the salon for a variety of length of nail. Used…

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Gelish royal temptations

7 sweet nail shades launch in Gelish & Morgan Taylor

By Helena Biggs | 22 March 2018

Gelish and Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer invite you to indulge in the super-sweet shades of the Royal Temptations collection; six decadent shades and one special effect glitter. Inspired by the lavish life of Marie Antoinette, opulent pastels of sea foam green, teal, purple, pink and coral help to convey a…

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Salon system texture lashes

Find a strip lash to suit with Salon System Texture additions

By Kat Hill | 22 March 2018

Have clients in a flutter over the latest launch from Salon System. Inspired by the wispy lash trend, the brand has added three new Naturalash Strip Lashes to its Texture category. Lightweight and flexible, the lashes are quick and easy to apply for professionals and also suitable for at-home application,…

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Bio Sculpture Gel UK reveals Essence Glitter Bridal Collection

By Kat Hill | 21 March 2018

Add glimmer to nail designs for the big day with Bio Sculpture UK. Unveiling the Essence Glitter Bridal Collection, the three new glitters see a glistening effect when worn over any Bio Sculpture Gel shades. The new additions see: a chrome, Blue Pearl; Moon Shine; and, Snow Angel. Perfect for…

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LCN launches Paris-inspired nail colour collection

By Kat Hill | 21 March 2018

Ahh c’est la belle vie! Channeling the charm of Parisian life, LCN and BCI UK have revealed its latest colour launch – La Belle Vie. Available in the brand’s nail polish, Colour Gel and Recolution Advanced Soak Off Colour Polish formulas, the six new shades see a sophisticated palette of pinks, mauves and metallics.…

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Brillbird uk future gel

Shape the future with latest Brillbird launch

By Kat Hill | 21 March 2018

The future is in your hands with Brillbird’s latest launch – Future Gel. Currently available in three colours, the Future Gel range comes in a 27ml tube. Brillbird claims the formula is easy to work with and can accurately be applied to the nail using a spatula and shaped with…

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