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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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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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Chrome pigments: a nail expert shares a troubleshooting guide

By Katie Barnes | 6 April 2025

Educator & award-winning nail pro, Katie Clark, offers advice for dealing with issues that can arise when using chrome pigments… The chrome nail trend is ever-popular, but are you applying chrome products correctly? Each brand may have slightly different instructions, so always follow these and get in touch with the…

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CND™ stun at Vivienne Westwood SS18 show

By Kat Hill | 13 June 2017

Team CND™ were on hand to style the models of Vivienne Westwood’s SS18 showcase at Men’s Fashion Week in London. Lead by Marian Newman, the team of nail stylists helped create the range of seven looks with CND VINYLUX™ shades. Political as ever, Vivienne Westwood themed the collection around a reinterpretation…

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GET FESTIVAL READY with Izabelle Hammon

By Kat Hill | 12 June 2017

Izabelle Hammon Ltd has unveiled four bright shades, just in time for a summer of festivals and fun. Aptly named The Festival Fever Collection, the palette sees: Main Stage, 
a hot raspberry pink Glastonberry, a deep-orchid purple Dancing In The Rain, a vibrant blue Sold Out, a tangy tangerine The shades…

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NEW SKATE OF MIND colour collection by Artistic Nail Design launches

By Helena Biggs | 12 June 2017

Grab your skate boards and ride into summer with Artistic Nail Design’s latest six-piece colour collection. New Skate of Mind unveils bright, fun and playful shades for summer, including Babes & Board, a bright berry creme, Catch My Air, a bright blue creme and Gnarly Pink, a baby pink creme.…

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LASH FX reveal new product launches

By Helena Biggs | 10 June 2017

Lash FX has added to its portfolio with two new professional products. The Cluster Lash Kit contains silky mink cluster lashes that are designed to create an instantly glamorous look. There are four trays included, along with adhesive and tweezers. The Instant Russian Kit features soft, ultra fine lashes that…

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UPDATE YOUR retail line with Mad Beauty’s Handy Sets

By Helena Biggs | 9 June 2017

If you’re looking for something different to add to your retail range, consider Handy Sets from Mad Beauty. Ideal for festivals, holidays and days out, the sets contain a hand cream, wet wipes, hand sanitizer and a pack of tissues. The sets are available in cherry and geometric prints, and…

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HEAT UP nail looks with Orly’s Coastal Crush summer colours

By Helena Biggs | 8 June 2017

Create nail looks that pack a punch this summer with the sizzling Coastal Crush collection by Orly. Encourage clients to be adventurous with the six shades, which include Summer Fling, a sunny coral, Under The Stars, a navy blue shimmer, For The First Time, a purple creme. The shades are…

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