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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Brillbird UK has added Bouncy Cover Builder Gel to its portfolio of gel products. Ideal for creating enchantments in flattering neutral tones, the gel sees a consistency and formula that is easy to shape, sculpt and refine. Available in two tones, the gel is durable with enhanced adhesion and low…
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Have a fling with some flirty nail shades, as Light Elegance has unveiled six new shades in its ButterCream formula. The First Date collection blends sophisticated neutral tones with a splash of colour. The shades are: Butterflies: The perfect cream neutral pink. First Base: A warm rosy neutral shimmer. Giddy…
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Faby has released it’s Smile! collection featuring six shades for spring/summer in an attractive display unit. The mix of bright and muted shades includes: Fabylicious: vibrant red Felicità: punchy fuchsia I’m A Firework: frosted pink with iridescence Baby Smile: pale beige with a satin finish The Comedian: pastel lilac Blueberries…
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To help get beauty pros in the holiday mood, Sally Salon Services is offering a gift with purchase offer for stocking up on summer salon essentials. Trade customers shopping both online and in-store before 31 May will receive one free suitcase and tote bag when they spend £120 or €150,…
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Aiming to inspire beauty lovers alike and share a brand’s fascinating history, OPI’s co-founder Suzi Weiss-Fischmann has revealed her story in the form of a book. Entitled I’m Not Really a Waitress: How One Woman Took Over the Beauty Industry One Color at a Time, the book reveals Suzi’s life…
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Stock up on your favourite The Gel Bottle Inc shades with the brand’s latest bulk buy offer. Until April 30, nail professionals can purchase any six shades for a special, reduced price per bottle – or 12 bottles for even less! Pick and mix popular shades from across the full collection,…
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