PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
How to nail the French tip pedicure
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
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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Nail Systems International‘s dip system, Simplicité Polydip, offers an easy, odourless service – and speedy enhancements. Named for its simple to use and remove properties, Simplicité features light curing technology which means the technician can work on all five fingers at the same time as there is no dry time – allowing complete product…
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Bring joy to nails with the winter nail colour collection from Gelish. Little Miss Nutcracker is inspired by toy soldiers and nutcrackers, and features six fun and cheery shades – with a limited edition silver special effect top coat. Silver In My Stocking can be worn alone or as an overlay on…
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A booze-themed collection? We’ll drink to that! Indulge in the latest additions to the iLac range from INK Nails London; four decadent new hues from the brand. The hybrid UV/LED gel polish hues offer a mani that lasts up to three weeks – and that can be removed in just…
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Izabelle Hammon has launched mini Deco It Tach On nail decals in support of this year’s Movember campaign. The annual event sees volunteers grow moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s suicide, and the brand has…
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Inspired female charm and energy, Faby has revealed its A/W18 collection – Ego, available in both lacquer and Faby’s Lacquering Gel – depending on desired wear time. Comprising 12 sophisticated shades, the collection sees a varied palette of colour; from satin whites to sage greens, midnight blue to golden bronzes. The collection handout shade…
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Add festive artwork swiftly during nail services with :Yours Loves Winter Wonders Collection – now available from Sweet Squared. Adding eight new plates to the brand’s stamping range, the collection sees designs from nail icons Dee Timmer and John C. Nguyen, alongside new :Yours international educator, Tracey Lee. The designs…
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