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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Lash lifting and extension brand, Nouveau Lashes, has teamed up with beauty toolcare brand, Navy Professional, to launch two limited edition volume lash tweezers. The Karen Volume Tweezer and Bridgette Boot Tweezer have been named after Nouveau Lashes founders, Karen Betts and Bridgette Softley. Lightweight, they offer superior grip for…
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Marble, gemstone, watercolour, floral print and snakeskin nail designs just got quicker, cleaner and easier to create with Artistic’s Colour Bloom Gel Coat. Allowing techs to perfect tricky techniques in minutes, the LED-cured gel product boasts endless nail art possibilities without mess, instantly dispersing gel polish to create flawless watercolour…
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Looking for a nail colour selection to satisfy the needs of your bridal clients? You’re in luck, as the team at beauty distribution company, Georgie Smedley Group, has curated a bridal edit for wedding season. Featuring six pre-existing Gelish shades suited to each bride, from the traditional one seeking a…
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Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21, Townhouse, has unveiled six nail art looks for spring/summer 2022. The Street Style Collection of designs is inspired by the trendy streets of London, Paris, New York and Milan and includes colourful twists on the French mani, colour block manis and a delicate…
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Halo Create, the nail art range from Pure Nails, have unveiled 10 sparkling Multi Hex Glitters. The collection boasts 22 glitters, each packaged in a glamorous diamond jar with a shade to suit every client and design need. Halo Create Glitters can be used alongside all Halo systems. The shades…
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Satisfying the nail needs of a bride is a huge responsibility, as not only will their big day be one they remember forever, but their nails will also be on show in their wedding photos. Luckily, Nailchemy has helped to ease the pressure, launching four bridal collections to give you…
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