PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS

French pedicure

How to nail the French tip pedicure

By Katie Barnes | 20 April 2025

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

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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Nail industry siblings

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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Create on-trend nail looks with Artistic Nail Design’s autumn 2022 collection

By Callie Iley | 16 September 2022

Artistic Nail Design has launched its autumn 2022 collection, Cover Me Head To Toe, inspired by seasonal colour-blocking trends and layered looks With a range of six striking shades to suit an autumnal palette, Cover Me Head To Toe is available in Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution…

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Kathleen lights

Honouring heritage through a passion for polish

By Alex Fox | 15 September 2022

In recognition and celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (15 Sept-15 Oct 2022), Scratch puts the spotlight on Cuban-American entrepreneur and influencer, Kathleen Fuentes (aka KathleenLights). Founder of Lights Lacquer, a cruelty-free nail lacquer line, started in November 2019, Kathleen honours Hispanic Heritage Month with the otra noche en Miami collection, which presents…

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Let your nails take centre stage with Scarlett Senter’s New Orleans glitter collection

By Callie Iley | 4 September 2022

Multi award-winning nail tech, Scarlett Senter, has expanded her range of product offerings with her New Orleans glitter collection. Featuring 10 dazzling biodegradable cosmetic grade glitters inspired by the American city, the bright and bold glitter mix collection is available in 10 gram pots. The glitter collection comprises: New Orleans…

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Get creative with Lecenté’s Inner Artist collection

By Chloe Randall | 2 September 2022

Are you looking to get creative? Inspired by the inner artist within every nail technician, Lecenté’s collection is dedicated to the nail pro.  The Inner Artist collection comprises eight gel polishes and five dabbing foils, which are designed to be dabbed on the cured layer of foil gel. The gel…

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Bring the magic of NYC to fingertips with LE’s autumnal Buttercreams

By Callie Iley | 1 September 2022

Light Elegance’s six-piece autumn 2022 Buttercream collection, A Walk in Central Park, takes inspiration from Central Park in the autumn, combining city-themed tones with natural hues. The palette draws inspiration from the colourful leaves of the Central Park trees, the backsplash of the city and the fashions of New York…

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Mii manicure + pedicure

Susan Gerrard on a year of Mii Manicure + Pedicure

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 August 2022

As Manicure + Pedicure by Mii celebrates its first birthday this August, the natural nailcare line’s founder, Susan Gerrard, reflects on its success… Describing manicures and pedicures as ‘firmly rooted in her DNA’, Susan Gerrard has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the UK nail industry.…

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