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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Infill and maintenance services can be the bane of a tech’s life, taking a considerable amount of time, and often undercharging for the time spent. However, a lot less time is required than you would think. I am going to share my top tips on infill and maintenance procedures…
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Expanding its multi glitz glitter collection, Lecenté has unveiled six dazzling shades. Using a range of glitter sizes for the ultimate sparkle, the multi glitz glitters can be used for a full coverage effect over enhancements or to add smatterings of sparkle onto nails. The shades include: Angelite – metallic…
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OPI’s summer nail colour collection, Power Of Hue, has arrived to send a bold message through nail colour. With a 12-piece palette of mood-boosting summer hues, from electrifying fuschia and turquoise to tangy orange and yellow, OPI wants consumers and pros to use the collection to unleash their creativity and…
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It’s time to channel your inner Cher Horowitz with Gelish’s summer 2022 Clueless collection, in partnership with Paramount Pictures. Featuring a range of bold throwback shades inspired by the iconic 90s film, aptly named to match, the collection offers a formula to fit every nail need – in Gelish Soak-Off…
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An unexpected collaboration has hit the nail world – and it’s sweeter than we could have imagined! Magnum® ice cream and British independent nail brand, Nails.INC, have come together to unveil a six-piece nail polish line, inspired by the launch of Magnum’s Duet Bars. Three sets of creamy nail polish…
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Adding to its L&P acrylic nail system, Staffordshire based nail brand, Glitterbels, has launched six nude and pink core powders. Honey Buff, Sugar Rose and Perfect Pearl have been added to the brand’s nail product portfolio, alongside three matching shimmer powders for clients that want extra glitz from their nail…
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