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Master ‘nailfies’ as a nail tech with these expert photography tips

By Lilly Delmage | 2 April 2025

The ultimate guide to everything you need to know as a nail tech who wants to capture high-quality nail photos… First impressions matter. Blurry, dark or low-resolution photos can make it difficult for social media users to properly appreciate your nail creations, which could impact whether they decide to book…

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NO MORE Week: How nail & beauty pros can support clients experiencing domestic abuse

By Scratch Staff | 4 March 2025

NO MORE Week is an annual, international campaign to raise awareness about and take a stand against domestic abuse and sexual violence. It provides resources for individuals and organisations to take action and make a difference, and you can too as a nail/beauty pro. The focus for 2025 is ‘NO…

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Scottish training centre launches spa traineeship programme to help combat employment crisis

By Helena Biggs | 21 February 2025

BABTAC & CIBTAC Training Centre of the Year 2022, 2023 and 2024, The Academy, Glasgow, has launched Scotland’s first spa traineeship programme, in partnership with the Crerar Hotel Group. The traineeship delivers CIBTAC Level 2 Facial Skincare and Level 3 Body Massage qualifications. “The traineeship combines immersive on-site training at…

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NAIL HARMONY UK scoops education award

By Helena Biggs | 12 July 2017

Nail Harmony UK, distributor of Gelish products – including the new PolyGel system – and All That Jazz, has scooped a Safety in Beauty award. The Safety in Beauty campaign was launched in October 2013 by Antonia Mariconda in a response to the growing dissatisfaction and devastation caused by dubious…

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COURSE BITES: Microblading by Brow Perfect, The Eyelash Design Company

By Kat Hill | 10 July 2017

Course Details: Microblading by Brow Perfect – with The Eyelash Design Company – is a semi-permanent brow treatment, which is natural-looking, long-lasting and individually tailored to suit the client’s face shape and brow style. It offers an excellent return on investment. For the course itself, trained beauty therapists can attend a 2-day…

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COURSE BITES: Hazel Dixon Gel Foil, Sand & Stones Nail Art Class

By Kat Hill | 6 July 2017

Course Details: This class is for existing nail technicians wanting to learn how to use the latest painting gels to create sand, stone and foil effects. Highly pigmented design gels make these designs easy to recreate over any type of nail extension and your clients will love this unique type of art. Course…

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HIGH DEFINITION announces beauty business events

By Kat Hill | 3 July 2017

High Definition has announced the dates of its Build Your Beauty Business With High Definition event. The three events will provide the ideal opportunity for salons that are looking to boost business, enhance their beauty offering, or venture into the world of cosmetic retailing. The regional events promise to be…

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COURSE BITES: Post-Graduate Diploma in Oncology Hand, Nail and Foot Treatments

By Kat Hill | 29 June 2017

Course Details: Attendees of Jennifer Young Training School’s Post-Graduate Diploma in Oncology Hand, Nail and Foot Treatments course will learn about the biology of cancer and its treatments and their side effect. Alongside this, students will examine the emotional impact of diagnosis, treatment and the personal impact of a cancer diagnosis. The course…

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COURSE BITES: Perfect French with CND™ Liquid & Powder

By Kat Hill | 22 June 2017

Course Details: Create the classic pink and phite, French nail enhancement with CND™’s Liquid & Powder system. Learn to sculpt beautiful smile lines by hand, built right into the structure of the nail enhancement. On this class you will learn three techniques for creating beautiful French Nail Enhancements, including Classic CND™ Zone…

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