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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Top tech, Rebecca Orme, has been appointed as distributor for Mystic Nails products in England and Wales. The brand hails from Hungary as has been providing enhancement products and tools for nail professionals for a decade. The products are available now via www.nailsand.co.uk and include hard gel, soak off gel,…
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Get set for a summer of fun nail colour – as Magpie Beauty has unveiled some punchy additions to its brush-on gel colour range. Featuring quirky names such as Geez Louise and Loopy Lou, the shades are sure to catch attention, and include a bright sea blue, sweet violet, rich…
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Ideal for retailing, Lash Perfect’s Luxury Lash Care Kit is a must for tip-top aftercare to ensure the longevity of Lash Perfect lash extensions. The kit features Finishing Glaze, to help seal the adhesive bond of the extension and give the lashes a gorgeous sheen, and a black mascara, specially designed for lash extensions.…
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Turn up the heat with the Summer Rocks nail colour collection from Salon System, available in both Gellux and PRO-Polish. The eight shades are inspired by looks straight off the SS17 catwalk and feature the pretty Pink Moonstone, sultry Sandstone and shimmery Cool Stone grey hue. There’s something for everyone! Choose…
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Tap into the hype for black, peel-off masks with the latest launch from Beauty Pro. Ideal for retailing to clients, the Black Diamond Peel Off Mask utilises activated charcoal and volcanic ash to remove impurities directly from the skin. It also detoxifies to target blackheads and acne and rebalances oily…
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Elemis has shown its support for the Breast Cancer Care charity for over 15 years, and this year donated £25,000 to the cause. The sum, which will be amassed through sales of a limited edition 100ml Pro-Collagen Marine Cream – out in July, was presented by Elemis co-founder, Oriele Frank,…
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