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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Fake bake christmas gift set

FAKE BAKE gifts a winter tan

By Sophie Nutt | 15 December 2017

Fake Bake has revealed a collection of gift sets just in time for Christmas. Give the gift of a sun-kissed glow by retailing Fake Bake’s Christmas range, consisting of four sets designed to suit every skin tone, budget, occasion and desired finish. The range includes a choice of a Fake Bake…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Baby It’s Cold Outside gift box from Izabelle Hammon Ltd

By Kat Hill | 15 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Offer snowy styling through to the New Year with this gift box from Izabelle Hammon Ltd. Entitled Baby It’s Cold Outside, the set sees…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Natalie Walker

By Kat Hill | 14 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Adding a christmassy nail art addition, Natalie Walker details a festive wreath in Halo gel polish shades. Contrasting a glittering red hue, Natalie hand…

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Akzentz lace

ENCOURAGE ELEGANCE with Akzentz Lace Collection

By Sophie Nutt | 14 December 2017

Add a touch of elegance to clients nails this party season with the Akzentz Gel Play Lace Collection. The gels can be worn alone or layered over another gel shade, adding a sophisticated edge to any nail look. Available in black, white and pink, create an endless variety of colour…

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Cidesco

CIDESCO to offer FREE membership for salons & spas throughout 2018

By Helena Biggs | 13 December 2017

CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, will be extending its current offer of free membership to beauty salons and spas into 2018, provided they meet the CIDESCO entry and inspection requirements. CIDESCO membership, which spans 40 countries across five continents, enables members to have their business certified…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Sarah Poulton

By Kat Hill | 12 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Sarah Poulton gave her client the gift of gorgeous nails with this wrapped up design. Sarah created the look with CND Shellac™ shades Masquerade…

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