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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Cuccio christmas cracker

GET FESTIVE with the Cuccio Christmas Cracker collection

By Sophie Nutt | 30 November 2017

Cuccio has released it’s Christmas Cracker collection, featuring popular shades from its core collection and new sparkling shades perfect for the party season. The veneer and lacquer package includes eight festive shades in both veneer and matching lacquer, seeing 16 shades overall. Ranging from a pearlescent gold to a ruby red hue, the…

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CND™ REVEALS VINYLUX™ Christmas gift sets

By Kat Hill | 29 November 2017

Stock up on colourful festive retail options courtesy of Sweet Squared and CND™. The CND™ VINYLUX™ Christmas Gift Sets feature holiday hues and glittery shades in a variety of combinations – perfect for clients looking for seasonal gifts and stocking fillers. Red Carpet Robin Trio sees VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish in…

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Neonail boho

NEO NAIL goes boho!

By Kat Hill | 28 November 2017

Add an oh-so boho feel to Neo Nail nail services with the brand’s latest collection. Entitled Boho, the line-up see seven NeoNail UV gel polish shades inspired by ‘hip feminine style, with a pinch of girlish charm’, The palette see shades of violet and greens   inspired by  the‘freedom of combining…

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Cnd spa minis

BRING JOY with CND™ spa stocking fillers

By Helena Biggs | 28 November 2017

CND™ has launched some ideal retail items – and stocking fillers – in the form of its popular spa lotions and scrubs in mini sizes. A must-have for the winter season, the five festive essentials include Gardenia Woods lotion and scrub, Bright Citron lotion and scrub, and the Sugar Vanilla…

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Izabelle hammon pro colour 300

BUILD, ENHANCE & EXTEND with 12 shades of iZ Beauty Pro Colour

By Helena Biggs | 27 November 2017

Offer added strength and decadent colour overlays with PRO Colour from iZ Beauty of London. Serving up 12 shades of a self-levelling formula that negates the need for primer or base coat, the product is a soft and flexible LED/UV gel that soaks off. Available in two formulations, Buildable Colour…

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Novalash minimr

NOVALASH RELEASES hand-held lash curer

By Sophie Nutt | 27 November 2017

NovaLash has revealed it’s latest innovation, which aims to make easy work of drying lash extensions and ensures that clients’ lashes are 100% dry before they open their eyes. The MiniMr is a hand-held lash curer that dispenses a super fine mist onto the client’s eyelashes, promising to provide a relaxing…

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