Katie Barnes Tool Range & Education

Katie is a renowned, international multi award winning nail professional, competition judge, educator, & brand owner of Katie Barnes Tool Range with 15 years industry experience.

Some of Katie's accolades include: Scratch Stars Nail Stylist of the Year, Shooting Star Award & Best Use of Social Media; Professional Beauty Nail Professional of the Year; Nailympia UK Top Tech Division 3; BABTAC Nail Technician of the Year; International Nail Art Master; International Nail Master; Top Tech Stiletto Nails.  With over 70 awards under her belt, Katie finally hung up her competing boots in 2019 to become both a Judge & a Sponsor of these competitions, as well as coaching & mentoring nail professionals.

Katie writes & contributes to many industry and local publications, Podcasts and educational literature; is a Scratch Magazine cover star, and has been Scratch Magazines chief blogger since 2015, where she writes a fortnightly blog on both business and nail techniques.