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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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JESSICA UNVEILS Phenom shades for dancing queens

By Helena Biggs | 17 June 2017

Jessica Nails has revealed three new colour additions to its Phenom Vivid Colour range; inspired by dancing queens. The funky metallic shimmer shades include She’s Got The Moves, a bright watermelon, Do The Hustle, a magenta purple, and Last Dance, an iridescent hot pink. Use with two coats of Jessica…

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BENEFIT COSMETICS unveils brow and beauty drive-thru for Glastonbury festival-goers

By Helena Biggs | 17 June 2017

Visitors to Glastonbury festival next week can have their brows kept in check via GlastonBrow, a brows and beauty drive-thru by Benefit Cosmetics. The brand gave away free Benefit goodies, brow waxes and festival essentials to those on the road to to Glastonbury. DJ sets featured at the drive-in, and passers-by…

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Nailtiques travel kit

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS launched by Nailtiques for holiday season

By Helena Biggs | 17 June 2017

Ideal for taking care of nails and toenails while on holiday or a weekend away, get your hands on this handy pack from Nailtiques – featuring eye mask, nail moisturiser, Oil Therapy cuticle oil, Avocado Foot Crème and Formula 2 in a hand clear bag. A must for hands and toes…

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IZABELLE HAMMON Ltd launches Pro Colour range

By Helena Biggs | 16 June 2017

Izabelle Hammon Ltd has proudly unveiled a new iZ Beauty of London product range. Pro Colour is a soak off LED/UV gel system that is available in 12 shades of nude. The product does not require a primer or base coat and can be used as an overlay or to sculpt…

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GELISH POLYGEL try-outs for techs this Sunday in London

By Helena Biggs | 15 June 2017

Be among the first UK techs to be try out PolyGel, as Nail Harmony UK is offering certificated trials with the system on Sunday 18 June. From 10-4pm at The Tower Hotel, London, a team of special guest educators – including dean of education and UK distributor, Georgie Smedley, will be…

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HEAD TO THE French Riviera with new ASP collection

By Helena Biggs | 13 June 2017

ASP has revealed four stunning additions to its Signature Gel Polish collection; ideal for summer! The punchy pink Monte Carlo, pretty Champagne Co, hot coral Casino Royal and peachy St Tropez make up the French Riviera collection – and are also available in lacquer, depending on your client’s desired wear…

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