PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
CND™ extends SHELLAC™ line with 7 ‘Vivid’ shades to elevate nail artistry
Are you craving a nail product formula that’s ideal for detailed linework, smooth to apply and streak-free? Consider adding CND™’s SHELLAC™ Vivid range to your collection: seven intensely pigmented and bold primary and secondary shades. Building on its longstanding commitments to supporting creative expression and nailcare, CND™ has introduced the…
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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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Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on making the most of your nail snaps… Taking good photographs of your nail work can increase your chances of being featured in publications and grow your clients and social media following. The quality of your photographs can show the difference between an amateur and professional nail technician. You don’t need…
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Nude nails never go out of style – and we love how Sarah Vernon-Cowell has funked up these enhancements with a bit of bling and 3D sculpting. Elegant and ideal for transitioning from day to night, diamante detailing and touches of sparkle really attract attention. What’s more – check out the…
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Gerrard International has revealed Cherish by Mii, its new season make-up collection. Designed to inspire clients to cherish themselves and sashay into spring with the perfect pout, the collection features a palette of natural harmonising tones and metallic highlights. The new products include a Couture Eye Colour compact, infused with…
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Create detailed nail art with speed and ease thanks to Moyra. Distributor in the UK by Paragon, the stamping nail art range from the brand can be used to create a variety of looks. Containing everything you need to start stamping, the kits are a great introduction to the technique. The…
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Beauty business consultant, Susan Routledge, and her team at Finishing Touch Health and Beauty Clinic, are set to partner up with Hair No More. The hair removal brand will be working with the Consett-based salon to offer the latest SHR (Super Hair Removal) treatments, delivering pain free, super-fast and affordable hair removal.…
Read MorePalms Extra, UK distributor for Faby, has announced that it will be working with 4Beauty Group to bring Faby products to Ireland as the appointed official distributors. “We are super excited to bring Faby to the Irish market,” says Hilary McMurray, of 4Beauty Group. “We really wanted to wait for…
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