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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Before after hd brows

Here’s what I thought of the HD Brows treatment

By Sophie Nutt | 16 February 2018

On Monday afternoon, I took a trip to London to visit the Karen Betts Clinic to have my first ever HD Brow consultation and treatment. Not only was it my first HD Brows experience, but it was my first eyebrow treatment at all… Ever. So, I excitedly hotfooted to Harley…

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Beauty pro renew and restore

Purify skin with the Restore & Renew gift set from BeautyPro

By Sophie Nutt | 15 February 2018

Offering everything needed to perform an at-home facial, encourage clients to indulge themselves with this Restore & Renew gift set from BeautyPro. The set sees rejuvenating, nourishing and detoxifying sheet masks, an eye therapy mask and back peel charcoal mask. The rejuvenating sheet mask offers to boost skin firmness and…

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Lash expert sought for London-based events

By Helena Biggs | 13 February 2018

Are you ready to open your eyes to a new opportunity? NovaLash is seeking a professional lash artist, based in London, to become its go-to expert for London-based events and opportunities. Founded in 2004 by biologist and cosmetic chemist, Sophy Merszei, NovaLash’s key principle has always been to provide safe,…

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Provide flawless tanning results with Sienna X Secret Tan Primer

By Sophie Nutt | 12 February 2018

Provide a flawless tanning service every time with this primer, which offers to guard against the giveaway signs of sunless tanning, including spots such as elbows, knees and ankles. The Secret Tan Primer is enriched with vitamin E and aloe vera, known for their moisturising properties, and is Ph balanced.…

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Lisa's army glitter

Nail art glitter launches to support Lisa’s Army mission

By Helena Biggs | 10 February 2018

A stunning pink holographic nail art glitter by INK London has launched to help a mission by Lisa Wells, one of the brand’s educators. Devastatingly, the 32-year old has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and is raising funds so that an army of friends and family members can help her two young…

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Wax one starter kit

Wax:One range joins Sweet Squared’s distribution portfolio

By Helena Biggs | 9 February 2018

Sweet Squared has added the wax:one brand to its distribution portfolio to help professionals offer a fast, comfortable waxing service. Developed for today’s modern active client, wax:one products have been formulated to offer smooth results while minimising the risk of ingrown hairs. Key features revealed by the wax:one range include: simple solution – one Hot, one…

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