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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Behind the Brand: Meet the guru behind Gotti Nails

By Chloe Randall | 18 June 2021

Nail guru Robert Nguyen has launched his own brand ‘Gotti Nails’ after working in the industry for over 16 years. After starting off as a competitor, Robert went on to become an international educator for brands such as OPI, Color Club and Entity Beauty, as well as opening two successful…

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Unveiled: The 6 Gelish nail shades you need for summer 2021

By Helena Biggs | 17 June 2021

Embrace bright, fun colours on nails with the six-piece Feel The Vibes Gelish collection for summer 2021. The gel polish shades combine cool tones and punchy bolds for a fun and playful nail finish. “Summer is back and this year it’s brighter than ever!” comments Danny Haile, CEO & founder…

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Beau polish

Behind the Brand: Meet the founder of BEAU Polish

By Chloe Randall | 16 June 2021

Siána Scott launched BEAU Polish in 2019 after the vision came to her during a meditation in 2018. Having qualified as a nail technician in 2017, Siána worked as a mobile nail technician before wanting to take her love for nail polish further by creating her own polish range.  “My…

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Salon system lash lift brow lift

Offer lash lifts & brow lamination with dual-purpose Salon System range

By Helena Biggs | 15 June 2021

Add brow lamination and lash lifts to your treatment menu and save on product cost with Salon System’s dual treatment range. The three-step system lifts lashes for eight weeks and laminates brows for up to four weeks. The existing Salon System Lashlift range has been developed to work for both…

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Opi gelcolor starter kit

Interested in using OPI’s gel polish? Starter kit package available for pros

By Helena Biggs | 15 June 2021

OPI has unveiled its first GelColor Starter Kit, which contains product to perform up to 100 services. Featuring 10 of the brand’s best-selling essentials, it has been designed to ensure a successful start to your GelColor gel polish services and features: Pro Spa Cuticle Oil Bond Aid NAS 99 Expert…

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New nail business Dakota dreams big by signing over 20 brand ambassadors

By Alex Fox | 11 June 2021

Dakota Nail Products & Education has extended it’s product repertoire with additional nail art products and accessories. The most exciting additions is four-piece Macaroon acrylic coloured paint collection in Blueberry, Strawberry, Mint and Lavender. These colours merge with a series of new nail decals for summer nail art designs. Owner…

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