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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Add shimmer and glimmer to winter manicures with the six shades in the Ice Queen collection from NSI. Available in Polish Pro formula, which offers wear time of around two weeks, shades include three icy hues and three gem-inspired shades for cool, regal manicures to round off the winter months. The…
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Jane Iredale has revealed a range of products to create sculpted make-up looks swifty. The new GreatShape Contour Kits see three matte, blendable pressed-powders to contour, highlight and add blush. Available in two colours options; warm and cool, the palettes feature an illustrated guide to ensure perfect application for the…
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Give hands some TLC with iZ Beauty of London’s Professional Hand Treatment Collection. The range sees Tea Tree Hand Wash, Peppermint Hand Gel and Lotus Blossom Hand Cream. These three lightweight therapies aim to soothe tired and dry hands, leaving them soft and smelling sweet. The hand cream is also available…
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Mobile network, 02, has announced a collaboration with beauty brand, Nails Inc, and inventor Sean Miles to create the first ever ‘mobile nails’, allowing users to make a phone call simply by lifting their fingers. The tech will consist of false nails and accompanying jewellery embedded with mobile and bluetooth…
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Add sparkle and serenity to nail overlays with the six stunning shades in the Moon Goddess collection from Le Chat’s Perfect Match range. Available in Perfect Match gel polish and Dare to Ware lacquer, the dreamy hues twinkle in the moonlight and both formulas afford quick and easy application. The shades…
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iZ has released its three-piece Belle of the Ball Satin Chrome collection. Treat your clients to a sati- inspired manicure or extend your list of retail offerings with these three shimmering lacquers, which include Ball Gown, a shimmering light rose hue; Mirror Ball, a silver metallic; and Pink Fizz, a lilac-infused…
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