BABTAC expands Beauty Collective of experts in mission to improve industry standards
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has announced 12 new members to its Beauty Collective. The group of over 30 experts across the beauty, business and education sectors is focused on championing professionalism, supporting new and established pros, improving consumer care, plus enhancing the beauty industry’s reputation and trust among consumers. It…
Read MoreSPF: what is it & how does it protect the skin?
‘Remember to use SPF!‘ – it’s a commonly used phrase, but what does SPF mean? Here’s everything you need to know… What is SPF? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, and the number that follows suggests how long a suncream or product is likely to protect the skin from the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays.…
Read MoreServe up ace nail looks for Wimbledon with 30 tennis-themed nail art ideas
Pimm’s and strawberries and cream anyone? We’re serving up nail art designs to get you in the swing for British tennis tournament, Wimbledon (30 June – 13 July 2025), courtesy of pros on Instagram…
Read More6 feet poses to nail pedi photos
Footlogix & Artistic Nail Design brand ambassador for Sweet Squared, Lily Lou Moore, explains how to master her six go-to feet poses for pedi photos… 1. One foot in front of the other With the client stood, ask them to put one foot in front of the other. I try to put the camera as…
Read MoreDon’t miss out on the butter nails trend loved by celebs: here’s 28 mani ideas
Butter nails are all over our socials, serving as the perfect hue for the spring and summer months. We’ve rounded up manicures boasting the muted yellow shade to inspire, courtesy of nail pros on Instagram…
Read MoreFrom Hailey Bieber’s butter yellow dots to Sabrina Carpenter’s neutral…
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Winners announced in nail industry’s 13th annual Scratch Stars Awards (+ photo gallery)
Stunning London venue, The Underglobe, set the scene for the 13th annual Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises exceptional nail professionals,…
Read MoreCreate Week: nail techs share their favourite manicure they’ve ever created
To mark Create Week – a celebration encouraging people to get creative and invest time in the arts – we…
Read MoreScratch Stars Awards 2025: finalists share their dazzling manicures for nail industry party
The biggest event in the nail industry calendar: The Scratch Stars Party, takes place on 6 July, bringing together nail…
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