PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
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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Chrome pigments: a nail expert shares a troubleshooting guide
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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High Definition has added to its award winning make-up range with its new Brow Highlighter product. Available in a universal shade to suit all skin tones, this waterproof pencil is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients, such as Jojoba Oil, to cover any redness following the HD Brows treatment. What’s more, the…
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Ensure your professional reputation sparkles with a helping hand from Crystal Parade. The company stocks a variety of crystals that are perfect for accessorising both fingernails and toes, each available in different colours, shapes and sizes from brands including Swarovski, and Preciosa. What’s more, the company reveals the highlight sought…
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While the sun may not be shining in the UK, give your clients a gorgeous golden glow with a hand from MoroccanTan. Throughout June, Sweet Squared is offering huge savings on the brand – with a ‘Buy 1 Litre, Get 1 Litre ½ Price’ promotion across all MoroccanTan professional spray tan solutions.…
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Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to create different nail shapes depending on your client’s request There are many different nail shapes that clients request and it is important to ensure that you are providing a structurally sound and durable enhancement with the correct form fit…
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RefectoCil has unveil a new look to its packaging. The launch includes modern and fresh designs for its existing Oxidant Liquid, Oxidant Cream, Tint Remover and Sensitive Tint Remover. The unified new design sees a response to customer feedback, making the new packaging easy to define and understand, for ease during training…
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The Scratch Magazine Summer Party is heading to a beach club in London at the end of the month – and tickets are hot, hot, hot! Hosted by the gorgeous Duncan James, Blue band member, West End star and Hollyoaks actor, the Scratch Summer Party will take place on Sunday 23…
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