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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OPI & Xbox announce nail polish collaboration featuring 12 shades

By Chloe Randall | 10 January 2022

OPI has announced a collaboration with Xbox for its Spring 2022 collection. Inspired by the colourful gaming world, 12 hues have been created to bring the virtual world to life. The shades available: Quest for Quartz- a shimmery rose quartz Pixel Dust- a shimmery mauve pink Racing for Pinks- a…

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Struggling with nail glitter removal? This Morgan Taylor range makes it easy

By Helena Biggs | 9 January 2022

Do you love sparkly nails but find glitter tricky to remove? Morgan Taylor has unveiled a peel-off glitter range of nail lacquers; ideal for in-salon or at-home mani/pedis. Ideal for a night on the town or special occasion, Peel-Off Glitter is a 2-in-1 glitter and base formula, meaning there’s no…

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Ready to indulge? Check out these 3 decadent nail shades from Halo Gel Polish

By Helena Biggs | 9 January 2022

For many, January marks a time to throw away the festive treats; but fear not – you can still get your chocolate fix with three indulgent shades from Halo Gel Polish. Presented in oh-so cute Chocolate Box-style packaging, Pure Nails has served up Decadence, a deep cocoa; Indulgence a creamy…

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Braille your nails with salon charity drive

By Chloe Randall | 4 January 2022

London based salon, Iris Avenue, has launched an initiative in a bid to raise money for the Royal National Institute of Blind People. The salon is asking salons and mobile therapists nationwide to provide a ‘Braille My Nails’ manicure and in turn, donate 10% of the sales of these manicures…

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CND™ unveils 5 PLEXIGEL builder shades to create flawless nail enhancements

By Helena Biggs | 3 January 2022

Build natural-looking nails with five shade additions to CND™’s PLEXIGEL system. Designed as a versatile and convenient multi-problem solution for nails, CND™ PLEXIGEL’s BUILDER provides 3+ weeks of strength, length, and shape in a variety of neutral shades. Save on service time by choosing a hue to suit your client’s…

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foils

Dazzle nail clients with 6 metallic additions to The GelBottle Inc’s FoilX line

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 December 2021

The GelBottle Inc has extended its FoilX line of statement foils, created to make elevating nail art looks quick and simple, by adding six high-shine metallic colours. The shades are: Amethyst – an elegant cool-toned lavender; a nod to the Pantone Color of the Year for 2022. Brass – a…

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