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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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Easy autumnal nail art with :Yours

By Kat Hill | 28 October 2017

Add autumnal themed art to nails at speed with the six new stamping plates from :Yours and Sweet Squared. Entitled the Autumn Noon Plate Collection, the new additions see three designed by Sascha Gossen and three by CND™ EA, Nataliya Al-Ta’ai. From swirling mandalas to crisp geometric patterns, the plates were…

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Embrace seasonal change with CND™’s Glacial Illusion collection

By Helena Biggs | 27 October 2017

CND™ has embraced the impending cool of autumn/winter with Glacial Illusion, a stunning collection of shimmering nail shades. Available in SHELLAC™ and VINYLUX™, the collection has pulled AW17 trends straight from the catwalk and onto fingertips with six delicate hues. Inspired by the alien-like crystal bodysuits as seen at Gucci and space…

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Faby mother nature

Head back to nature with new Faby nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 27 October 2017

Feed the need for something a little avant-garde with the latest addition to Faby’s Nature range; the Mother Nature collection. Designed by the Faby family to encourage beauty to be sought through nature, the six lacquers in this collection are inspired by Mother Nature’s creative force. “The vital essence of the…

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Catch attention with ASP’s striking Secret Affair nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 27 October 2017

Indulge in whispers – or perhaps stolen kisses – as part of your Secret Affair with ASP. The brand has launched four shades as part of its Secret Affair collection, which include sparkly amber Embers, the deep red-purple sparkle Boudoir, as well as delicate nude shimmer Whispers and shimmery burnt orange…

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Simon jersey

New linen blend beauty uniforms revealed by Simon Jersey

By Sophie Nutt | 26 October 2017

Simon Jersey has extended its linen blend beauty uniform collection with the launch of three new styles. The new range includes a button front tunic, kimono-style tie-front tunic and straight leg trousers, and all are available in black, grey, and blue in sizes 6-26. Ideal for salon or spa workers, the new…

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NSI releases new Egyptian Goddess collection

By Sophie Nutt | 25 October 2017

For its Polish Pro Autumn 2017 collection, NSI UK has turned to Egypt for inspiration. The Egyptian Goddess collection sees six brand new Polish Pro shades featuring exciting and powerful colours; from bright blues to burnt oranges. Each shade is aptly named, including Pharaoh’s Fire, Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, Sand Storm,…

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