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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Jessica candy cane

FESTIVE FANCIES: Jessica Candy Cane

By Kat Hill | 7 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. Appeal to lacquer lovers with Jessica’s Candy Cane set and add some Custom Colour to your retail area. Ready for gifting with…

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Quartz spa candle

CRYSTAL CLEAR introduces Quartz Spa range

By Sophie Nutt | 7 December 2017

Featuring a range of aromatherapy scrubs and wraps to massage oils and bath soaks, Quartz Spa is the modern mood and skin enhancing lifestyle concept from Crystal Clear. Offering crystal infusion, Crystal Clear Quartz Spa aims to tap into the healing qualities of crystals by placing pieces of clear quartz within every product.…

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Pantone 2018 ultra violet

PANTONE unveils Ultra Violet as 2018 Colour of the Year

By Helena Biggs | 7 December 2017

Ultra Violet has been unveiled as the 2018 Colour of the Year by global colour trend forecaster, Pantone. Described by Pantone as ‘a dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade that communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future’, it hones spiritual and mystical properties – which make for stunning nail creations. “We…

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Laura chree, chreeative nails

FESTIVE FANCIES: Laura Chree, Chreeative Nails

By Kat Hill | 6 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. Laura Chree, owner of Chreeative Nails had this design wrapped up! Combining festive hues, Laura used Artistic Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel…

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Sophie & sophie harris greenslade

OPI marks festive nail colour launch with special event

By Helena Biggs | 5 December 2017

Team OPI got Scratch‘s Helena and Sophie in the festive spirit as it held a fun-filled event – full of sparkles – to showcase its latest launches. Heading up to the capital, Team Scratch navigated its way to the swanky St Martin’s Lane Hotel and were greeted with festive themed cocktails…

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Lash perfect glam eyes gift set

FESTIVE FANCIES: Lash Perfect Glam Eyes gift set

By Kat Hill | 5 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. Perfect for lash-loving clients or those seeking beauty gifts, bolster your retail range with the Lash Perfect Glam Eyes gift set. Featuring…

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