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ELEMIS OPENS new London academy

By Helena Biggs | 8 March 2017

Elemis has proudly announced the opening of its latest Academy of Excellence. Situated on London’s Farringdon Road, the academy has six training rooms and will teach students everything that they need to know to become an Elemis ambassador, advocate and brand custodian with full accreditation. “We are absolutely delighted to…

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Why you should continue training as a nail tech

By Katie Barnes | 28 February 2017

Educator and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, explores why you should go back to basics in regard to your personal development. Going ‘back to basics’ can mean different things to different nail techs, such as improving the way you apply polish, ensuring you take repeat bookings or quickening your application time. Many techs…

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2016 SEES HIGH DEMAND for iiaa training

By Kat Hill | 27 February 2017

Last year saw a record high in demand for iiaa training. Across its three brand areas of Advanced Nutrition Programme, Environ and Jane Iredale, over five thousand training spaces were booked across the iiaa training centres in the UK and Ireland. “2016 has been such an amazing year,” Clare Muir, director of training for the iiaa…

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Train for FREE with HIGH DEFINITION

By Kat Hill | 8 February 2017

High Definition has announced the redesign of its make up training, which will see it be offered free-of-charge to its customers. The new High Definition Make-up Masterclasses, a series of one-day, compact courses are set to educate salons on a variety of different looks that can be taken back and…

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HAZEL DIXON hosts photographic course

By Kat Hill | 7 February 2017

Award-winning tech, Hazel Dixon, recently hosted a three-day photographic event to polish participants’ photographic competition skills. Designed to answer questions the top tech is often asked, Hazel created the course to share her experience with the style of competition. The event saw the participants work with a theme – Alice in…

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NAIL EXPERTS CLUB open for enrolment

By Kat Hill | 6 February 2017

The first enrolment to the Nail Experts Club is now open. From Ela Loszczyk’s Nail Experts Academy, the club is designed to not only improve your nail skills but also translate your passion into a successful business. Via a password protected page, members will have access to a huge variety…

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NAILYMPIA USA competition accepting entries from nail techs worldwide

By Helena Biggs | 21 January 2017

Nailympia, the leading global nail competition run in association with Scratch, is proud to present the first USA edition, set to take place at the end of March in Houston, at The Best Lil’ Nail Show. Entry is being accepted from competitors worldwide in the following competitions, open to licenced…

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Why you should train to offer tanning this year

By Guest Writer | 10 January 2017

In the first of her 2017 blog posts, Kissed by Mii tanning expert, Shelley Henderson, reveals why there’s no time like the present to add tanning to your service menu… I remember when I caught the tanning bug. I was studying fashion and business at college, regularly working with models. I…

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COURSE BITES: Salon Services Manicure & Pedicure Course

By Helena Biggs | 5 January 2017

Entry Requirements:  This one-day course is ideal for beginners, as it teaches the basics of manicure and pedicure techniques. Course details: The course reviews manicure, pedicure and nail polish application techniques using a combination of demonstration and practical time. It gives students the skills and knowledge required to complete a manicure and pedicure…

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OVER 280 nail bars investigated in illegal immigration crackdown

By Helena Biggs | 4 January 2017

The government has arrested 97 nail bar workers in London, Edinburgh and Cardiff as part of its Operation Magnify on risk industries. In a bid to clamp down on illegal workers and identify and help potential human trafficking or ‘modern slavery’ victims, immigration officers visited over 280 nail bars between 27…

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