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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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‘Hypoallergenic’ Zero Gel Polish range enters nail market via The Manicure Company

By Callie Iley | 15 August 2023

Founded in Waterford, Ireland in 2016, The Manicure Company (TMC) prides itself on providing nail pros with reliable, innovative products and exceptional customer support. The latest addition to its portfolio, the Zero Gel Polish range, is an extension of these goals, offering a long-wearing nail finish fitting to the conscious…

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Stamping, gel polish & so much more… discover Hungarian nail brand, Moyra

By Carter Rogers | 11 August 2023

Scratch shines a spotlight on Moyra, a family-run nail brand focused on quality products, top-notch education and excellent customer service…  For over two decades, Csaba and Reka Frile of Hungary have been sharing their professional nail products across the globe, supporting nail stylists in the creation of slick, colourful services.…

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Create chic & classy nail looks with CND™’s 6 autumnal shades

By Chloe Randall | 9 August 2023

CND™ has unveiled its autumn collection, Upcycle Chic, featuring six hues to add to your offering this autumn. Available in both CND™ Shellac™ gel polish and CND™ Vinylux™ long wear polish formulas, this palette is inspired by upcycled fashion and modern runway trends to match the season. The shades are:…

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Get autumn-ready with Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s 6 seasonal shades

By Chloe Randall | 4 August 2023

Gelish & Morgan Taylor have unveiled the six-piece autumn collection, Change of Pace, inspired by the beauty of nature. This collection includes the following shades: Dew Me a Favor- ivory pearl Stay Off the Trail- Lavender grey creme Lost My Terrain of Thought- Khaki Green creme Sappy but Sweet- Fuchsia…

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Embrace Big Zodiac Energy this autumn with OPI’s 12-piece nail colour collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 August 2023

Embodying the OPI ethos of using nail colour to unapologetically express yourself, the brand has launched the Big Zodiac Energy collection for autumn 2023. Designed to help wearers be “unshakably confident in who you are as your sun, moon and rising”, the colourscope of shades is inspired by air, earth,…

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Escape to the country with the earthy tones of these 8 Lecenté nail colours

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 July 2023

Described as a ‘rural retreat in a bottle’, Lecenté has launched The Country Dreams collection: eight rustic gel polish shades, complemented by five spellbinding glitters. Inspired by picturesque landscapes and countryside serenity, the collection offers a set of staple, timeless Lecenté Create colours – from nudes to pinks. The Country…

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