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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Scratch finds out more about Magnetic Nail Design, the nail brand owned by a Dutch nail stylist… The story so far… Magnetic Nail Design was launched by Dutch nail stylist Mey Liang. She has grown her career from a salon owner to becoming a leading wholesaler of nail products in the…
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Abby Jay Barton has a love for the beauty industry in her blood. Her mother owned a nail and beauty salon when Abby was a child, and so from a young age the future owner of Cally Cosmetics was immersed in the sector that she would eventually dive into. Her…
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She’s scooped a whopping five Scratch Stars Awards, is a salon and academy owner and has honed enviable experience as an educator. Now, nail tech Paulina Zdrada has turned her hand – and experience – to tool production to support the needs of fellow techs. Enter TNL – aka The…
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Light Elegance has launched its Power of Science ButterCream collection, ready for the autumn season. Comprising six shades, Light Elegance’s buttercreams last over 4 weeks and are highly pigmented. The shade names are named after scientific concepts, to fit Light Elegance’s mantra of ‘We’ve got great chemistry!’ The shades available:…
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Founder of Nail and Beauty Excellence, Jade Barber is a multi award-winning nail technician who has been working in the industry for eight years. With over 50 trophies under her belt, she has competed in both online and live competitions and has also been an international judge. In 2019, Jade…
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Autumn’s a time for cosy jumpers and rustic hues as the leaves begin to fall and the darker elements of the wardrobe come to the fore. And for autumn 2021, Gelish has presented the No Boundaries collection – six stunning and oh-so on-trend nail shades available in Gelish Soak-Off Gel…
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