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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Cnd shellac jumbo

GO BIG with limited edition jumbo SHELLAC™ bottles

By Helena Biggs | 5 December 2017

In preparation for bundles of festive nail bookings, Sweet Squared has launched jumbo CND SHELLAC™ bottles – helping you get more manis from a 15ml size. Available while stocks last, the jumbo bottles are available in 15 of the brand’s best selling shades, including Black Pool, Oxblood, Be Demure and Wildfire. Get…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: NSI Christmas Sparkle Kit

By Kat Hill | 4 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. Keep everything to hand for creating client requests during the busy season with NSI’s limited edition Christmas Sparkle Kit. Featuring NSI’s Glaze…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Erica Turley

By Kat Hill | 3 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. Seek inspiration from Erica Turley’s seasonal nail look of the classic combination of red and white on a sophisticated almond shape. Glitter and gemstones add some…

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Lecenté winter collection

FESTIVE FANCIES: Lecenté reveals winter glitters

By Kat Hill | 2 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. Give clients the gift of glittery nail designs to your clients with Lecenté’s Winter Collection. Available now, Sweet Squared and Lecenté have…

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SPARKLE with Crystal Parade this season

By Kat Hill | 2 December 2017

Add some seasonal sparkle with the Preciosa Christmas Mix from Crystal Parade. The mix will see nail designs sparkling in a variety of festive tones, including red, green and gold. Perfect for both manicures and pedicures, the pack includes 200 crystals in sizes ss5, ss7 and ss10. Shop the mix…

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Gelish thrill of the chill

FESTIVE FANCIES: Gelish reveals Thrill of the Chill collection

By Kat Hill | 1 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. Nail Harmony UK has revealed the winter 2017 Gelish collection – Thrill of the Chill. Seeing six wintery tones, the collection includes:…

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