BRANDS
Community chat: 3 networking groups for nail pros
Are you seeking support from fellow nail techs? Do you want access to hundreds of tutorials to inspire your creativity? Do you have questions but don’t know who to ask? The answer might lie in joining a nail networking group. Here’s three to have a look at… The Nail Tech…
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OPI announces updates to its UK brand team
Global nail brand, OPI, has unveiled the three members of its restructured UK brand team. Jess Gregory has been appointed OPI’s associate brand director. In this role, she oversees and leads OPI’s brand strategy, and ensures an exciting product innovation roadmap for UK customers and businesses. She is also responsible…
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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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In late 2019, Ashleigh Reid gained several allergies to nail products, which fuelled her drive for safe products in the nail industry. She always knew she wanted to create her own brand, but it wasn’t until she gained her allergies that she realised how many unregulated products were being made…
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The innovative imix device for effortlessly mixing nail lacquers and gel polishes launched on 1 March to widespread acclaim across the nail sector. The handy hands-free mixing device alleviates the stress on the wrists through regular shaking and supports perfect colour application. It uses magnetic mixing technology to improve the…
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Founded in 2019 by nail pro duo Sarah Elmaz and Cathy Burge, Get Buffed Pro was born after they had both been working in the industry for more than 15 years. As nail professionals themselves and using tools every day, they saw a gap in the market for nail art…
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After training with OPI, running her own salon for 6 years and being an OPI Educator, Loretta Walker decided to create her own product range in December 2020 called NaileDecal. NaileDecal offers waterslide nail art decals. There are various designs available with new designs being produced each month and collections…
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We’ve seen this concept in wine and gin clubs for some time now – but at last you can pay a monthly membership to receive an exciting box bursting with nail products every month. The Nail Boxes, an idea brought to life by salon owner, educator and brand owner, Karen…
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Scratch chats to Founder of Nail HQ, Mark Taylor who shares the motivation behind the brand. Mark Taylor founded Nail HQ in April 2013 as he wanted to help consumers with their natural nail health by creating nail treatments to use in the comfort of their own homes. The Nail…
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