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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Gerrard International, distributor of Jessica and Mii, has added the Scentered brand to its product portfolio; in time for Christmas retailing. The ‘made in England’ collection includes 100% natural portable therapy balms and aromatherapy candles as well as festive balm baubles in six unique essential wellbeing oil blends; Love, Be…
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UK distributor, The Edge Nails and Beauty, has announced the arrival of Caronlab Australia to its brand portfolio. Popular in its founding country, Caronlab Australia boasts a full and comprehensive professional range of products and accessories with a wax to suit all salon and client requirements. Competitive in price, the distributor has revealed…
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Acrylink Cover Powder by INK London is now available in a handy recyclable pack. Professional customers can now buy in bulk and refill Acrylink jars, rather than purchase new jars each time. Both 100g and 1kg salon size bags are available from www.inknails.com
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Sure to enhance any CND SHELLAC™ shade and top off any mani or pedi with added style, CND has unveiled three effects top coats. Matte, Glitter and Pearl make up Alluring Trilogy: The Top Coat Collection. The Matte top coat seals colour with a velvety, silky smooth finish, while the Glitter…
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Bio Sculpture has revealed The Mad Glamour Collection. New for A/W18 and now available, four new colours have been unveiled: 218 Shimmering Joy 219 Magical Merry-Go-Round 220 Shine Like A Disco Ball 221 Party Popper “The collection features four shades inspired by disco sequins, satin and glitter as seen on…
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OPI is to update its GelColor soak-off nail system with new base and top coats featuring ProHealth technology, new colourful bottles, an additional 7.5ml product size and an LED dual-cure light made with LG. The ProHealth Technology base coat and top coat help protect nails and shield manicures and pedicures from damage while locking…
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