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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Nailchemy has launched the Twilight collection, its rich, eight-piece coloured acrylic offering for autumn 2021. Available in 20g sizes, the matte hues are: Sundown – the perfect pumpkin orange. Daybreak – a warm mustard hue. Dusk – a soft, smoky grey. Evenfall – a rich chocolate brown. Dark Forest –…
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To mark the autumn/winter season, professional acrylic and gel systems brand Astonishing Nails has released a gel polish collection inspired by autumn/winter 2021 Fashion Week trends. One in A Million comprises six shades, ranging from rich green to mustard yellow, which reflect the colours dominating the runway and street style…
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OPI has introduced its Celebration nail colour collection, featuring 12 limited edition crèmes and shimmers and three confetti-like glitters; perfect for the holiday season and to celebrate the brand’s 40th anniversary. “Our 40th anniversary celebratory year goes out with a bang as we revel in the most special time of…
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Kent-based nail art brand, Lecenté is marking its 10th anniversary with the launch of 21 striking products. The Anniversary Collection welcomes six Lecenté Create gel polish shades, 10 Multi Glitz glitters and five Rainbow Chrome Powders. “It’s time to celebrate the good times with this fun, party-themed collection; inspired by…
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Are you dreaming of visiting faraway places? Let Light Elegance take you on a journey with its autumn 2021 collection Venture Into Beauty – 12 shades inspired by the beauty of travel and discovering new landscapes. Rich browns and taupes make up the collection, which is available in Colour and…
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Multi award-winning and globally renowned nail artist, Hazel Dixon, has extended her line of nail products, with the Winter Warmers acrylic powder collection for autumn/winter 2021. Comprising eight pre-mixed flat and shimmer coloured acrylics with a velvety smooth finish, the hues to help clients embrace the new season while staying…
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