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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Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how and when to use pinching tools… There is often a debate within the industry about whether or not you should pinch L&P and gel enhancements. I think there are situations where it is necessary and others where it is…
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Sienna X has launched a Staycation Kit, featuring all the products needed to achieve a ‘stepped off the beach’ glow. It features a Q10 Tintend Bronzing Mousse, Polishing Body Scrub, Radiance Body Balm and Luxury Tanning Mitt, all in a handy bag, for an effortlessly bronzed look. What’s more, Sienna…
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Fire up your colour collection with new summer sizzlers from Jessica GELeration. The gel polish range has welcomed seven shades that are made to look fabulous on both fingers and toes. The new additions range from a dark blue to a neon coral, with orange, pink and purple hues adding…
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CND™ and Sweet Squared has unveiled its latest collection, Rosy Neutrals – with some favourite shades you may already be familiar with! The collection sees the formerly SHELLAC™ exclusive shades, Satin Pajamas, Nude Knickers and Rose Bud finally become available in VINYLUX™ and sought after shade, Married to the Mauve launch in…
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Have seen LCN’s WOW two-step system yet? The range features twelve nail shades and a top coat, with no base coat and UV/LED light required. Affording a finish that lasts for up to ten days, the photo-initiators contained in the top coat cross-link with the oligomers contained in the hybrid gel…
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Nail Creation has unveiled four punchy gel polish hues for summer, including the bright yellow Beach Bum and juicy Watermelon shades. The shades – in its Glamazone range – are self levelling and hard wearing, with an ultra glossy, scratch resistant finish. Ideal for summer, the collection is completed with…
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