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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Known for its wearable, ergonomic nail prep brushes, Manicure Project has launched its most accessible brush to date: L’Omni. Founded by nail tech, Natalie Havariyoun, Manicure Project aims to reduce repetitive strain injury (RSI) and improve techs’ performance through its tools. L’Omni is lightweight to provide a ‘barely there’ feel…
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Designed as an elegant and effective addition to the nail desk, the Gelish Go File IQ Smart Electric File features a patent-pending hybrid E-file design with smart technology, including three RPM presets. To cut down on time during the appointment, these smart presets can be pre-programmed with the RPMs needed…
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OPI has launched Diamond Gel, a versatile hard gel nail system that can be used to build, overlay and sculpt for a strong, durable and high-shine nail finish. The three-part system features Base Gel, which provides maximum adhesion to the natural nail and acts as a flexible barrier between the…
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There are so many terms regarding nail enhancement maintenance appointments, such as back-fills, fill, fill-in, touch-up and maintenance – and it can often seem quite complex to both nail techs to understand what the difference is. Most clients seem to be familiar with the term ‘infills’ but this isn’t always…
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Add pops of pastel to nail designs this spring with Glitterbels‘ Pretty Pastel Unbelievabel Gel collection. With six highly pigmented pastel shades, the Pretty Pastel collection can be used as gel paints for detailed springtime nail designs and styles, or for full-colour application on artificial nails. The shades include: Peachy…
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Ready to feel the love? CND™ has unveiled the Painted Love collection: six swoon-worthy shades, perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Available in the brand’s Shellac™ Gel Polish and Vinylux™ Long Wear Polish formulas, this six-piece palette features a variety of versatile shades to suit diverse skin tones. The shades are:…
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