PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
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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Chrome pigments: a nail expert shares a troubleshooting guide
Educator & award-winning nail pro, Katie Clark, offers advice for dealing with issues that can arise when using chrome pigments… The chrome nail trend is ever-popular, but are you applying chrome products correctly? Each brand may have slightly different instructions, so always follow these and get in touch with the…
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The GelBottle Inc appoints Harriet Westmoreland as global brand ambassador & unveils HEMA-free BIAB™
Brighton-based nail brand, The GelBottle Inc, has named internationally acclaimed nail artist to the A-list, Harriet Westmoreland, as its global brand ambassador. Via the partnership, Harriet will share her industry expertise by creating nail designs to inspire and how-to guides – on topics from prep to achieving a clean finish,…
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On its continued mission to support mental health, Happy Paul has launched its unique fragrance blend complete with an uplifting citrine crystal. Utilising the healing powers of citrine gemstones to help shift negative energies and bring happiness and optimism, the vegan-friendly fragrance seeks to elevate the mood of wearers and…
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Most professional E-files will come with two directions, forward and reverse. I always recommend investing in an E-file with both directions, to allow for enhanced performance and safe results. This type of E-file is sometimes mistakenly referred to as left and right-handed, but this is not always the direction that…
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Glitterbels has introduced an additional 24 shades to its Hema-free Gel Polish range. The shades range from nudes, reds, greens, pinks and more to cater for all seasons. Available in two sizes, 8ml (estimated to last 20 sets of nails) and 17ml (estimated to last 40 sets of nails), these…
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Nail Order, provider of apparel, salon essentials and courses for nail professionals, has added 100 gel polish shades to its impressive portfolio. The brand was founded by former salon owners, Rebekka and Chris Costello, during lockdown, with the goal of providing high quality retail items to pros. As popularity grew,…
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Create ultra-plush and shimmering magnetised manicures with Artistic Nail Design’s Velvet Magnet Gel Polish. Reacting to magnetic force to create sparkling nail art designs, the magnetic pigments are available in four shades or as two limited edition, holiday-ready duos, suiting both subtle and bold seasonal nail styling. Each duo includes…
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