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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Saloncide

Saloncide proven effective against Covid-19

By Kat Hill | 22 April 2021

Saloncide has been independently tested and clinically proven to be effective against coronavirus. Results from clinical testing show the alcohol-free, antimicrobial disinfectant spray, specially created for the beauty industry, is effective against all enveloped viruses – including Covid-19 at 99.99% within two minutes. Once sprayed there is no wiping required,…

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Eco based glitter

Create eco-friendly nail designs with these 6 :YOURS glitter elements

By Chloe Randall | 22 April 2021

:YOURS Cosmetics has unveiled its Eco-Based glitter elements as part of the Spring Fever collection. Comprising six different glitter elements, the colours available are: Rowdy Rainbow Silver Shine Bronze Secret Turquoise Beauty Violet Mystery Pink Sweetness These Eco-Based Glitter Elements are 92% plastic free and are solvent resistant, meaning you…

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Behind The Brand: Meet the tech behind the LP Nails tool range

By Chloe Randall | 21 April 2021

Scratch chats to Lucy Pastorelli, founder of LP Nails, about how she came to create her own brand of nail products… Following 11 years as a nail technician, salon owner and teacher of up to 50 students a week, Lucy Pastorelli has founded LP Nails – armed with passion and the…

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Eco salon supplies

Behind the Brand: Meet Zee Broomhall, founder of Eco Salon Supplies

By Chloe Randall | 21 April 2021

After running her own home salon for 5 years, Zee Broomhall decided to create her own product range after trying to find more sustainable options for her own business. “When aiming to be more sustainable in my own salon I came across many barriers. I couldn’t get all the alternatives…

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Need new nail art brushes? Lecenté reveals set of 15

By Kat Hill | 20 April 2021

Looking to up your nail art game? Have a variety of brushes to hand to create with speed with Lecenté’s Ultimate Nail Art Brush Set. Including 15 differing brush styles, the pack includes the tools to create a multitude of different nail effects – including super fine detailing work, one stroke designs, lines,…

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3 new Showbiz polishes celebrate 60s starlets with 20% of profit given to charity

By Alex Fox | 19 April 2021

The 28-strong philanthropic polish line by Lady Showbiz has added three timeless classic new shades to its palette – inspired by three exceptional Hollywood actresses. Inspired by 60’s starlets, Sofia Loren, Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, these beautiful new editions to the range are the ultimate chic manicure hues. These…

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