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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Pure Nails is inviting nail techs to embrace the cosiness of the winter season with the Halo Gel Polish Winter Warmers collection. The collection comprises six soothing green hues and rich red shades, as follows: Pine – a mesmerising, earthy pine green. Evergreen – a dark and mysterious forest green.…
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Light Elegance has unveiled its dramatic and daring collection for the winter season, A Party to Remember, comprising 12 shades. Six of the shades are available in three formulations, LE ButterCream, LE Colour Gel and P+ Gel Polish, each designed to meet the everyday needs of nail pros and their…
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OPI has announced its Jewel Be Bold collection for the festive season 2022, comprising 12 shades and three limited edition glitters. “From bold to refined, glitters, metallics and shimmers appear everywhere during the holiday season – and nails are no exception,” says Georgina Emsley, OPI UK director. “I’m excited to…
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Laura Rudoe, founder of Evolve Organic Beauty, chats with Scratch about the story behind her brand & its expanding range of product offerings, including hand cream and cuticle oil… Offering vegan, cruelty free and eco-friendly products handmade at its Hertfordshire studio, Evolve Organic Beauty was founded by Laura Rudoe…
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INK London has expanded its product offering with six limited edition iLac Extreme Gel Polish shades. Each iLac gel polish has a magical and mystical name, and the shades offer a shimmering cat eye effect when used with a magnet. The iLac Extreme shades are: Alegra Esmerelda Glinda Malificent Sanderson…
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Izabelle Hammon has released the Fashion Forward collection; six stylish shades for autumn/winter available in Calgel and Pro Colour. Delivered in eco-friendly packaging which is reusable and fully recyclable, the elegant and on-trend hues are vegan-friendly and cruelty free. The shades in the Fashion Forward collection are: Alla Moda –…
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