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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Ready to bring joy to winter nail services, Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer has revealed its Holiday collection. Inspired by toy soldiers and nutcrackers, the Little Miss Nutcracker collection sees six fun and cheery shades, alongside a limited edition silver special effect top coat. The full collection is now available from Louella Belle. The…
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It’s never to early to start stocking up for Christmas! Are you seeking an ideal gift for a beauty-conscious loved one – or something to brighten up your retail display over the next few months? BeautyPro has launched three Christmas Gift Sets, each featuring a combination of masks and therapies for hands,…
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Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on storing your nail products to get the most out of your purchase… It’s important to understand how long nail products last last, how to store them for optimum usage and safety and how to dispose of them when necessary.…
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Add a sparkle to your Hara Gel Polish services with seven new shades and a sparkling top coat. Unveiling its winter collection, the new shades from Hara see festive shimmers in seasonal tones – from vivid red to glitz blues, deep glittering greens to icy pinks. The limited edition colours…
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Prepare for the upcoming party season with Zoya’s latest collection. Entitled Party Girls, the winter holiday collection sees a variety of shades, finishes and tones and is now available from Super Nail & Beauty. The palette sees a variety of deep blues, plums, pinks, reds and a range of shimmering…
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See in the new season with style thanks to Buttercup’s latest collection of salon workwear. Featuring eight new styles, the collection sees a palette of white, black, nude, plum, forest green, and bright pink. The new collection also sees a variety of designs, featuring details such as unusual necklines, piping…
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