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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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Buying an E-file & bits? Nail techs: here’s what to consider

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 February 2025

Nail experts share what to know before buying an E-file and bits… Choose the company carefully “Purchase from a reputable professional brand that also provides high-quality training for its E-file range, as undertaking this training is the best way to ensure the tools are being used correctly,” says Giorgia Cappella,…

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Nail Biting Picking

How to stop nail biting & picking: experts share treatment plans to break the habit

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 February 2025

Finalists in the Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year category 2024 share tips for nail biting and picking clients… Why do people bite and pick at their nails and skin? “Nail biting, also known as onychophagia, and skin picking and biting, named perionychophagia, are habits associated with stress,…

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Tgb Neon Nights

Create bold summer nail looks with 5 neon gel polishes from The GelBottle Inc

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 June 2024

Are you ready to make nails glow this summer? Brighton-born professional nail brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB), has launched its Neon Nights collection for summer 2024: five trend-led neon gel polish hues with a range of captivating finishes. The collection features TGB’s first-ever neon flashing glitter. Create statement manicure and…

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The Manicure Company Good Vibes Gel Polish Summer 2024

Share Good Vibes Only with The Manicure Company’s 6 vibrant summer gel polishes

By Helena Biggs | 19 June 2024

The bold, carefree spirit of the 1960’s has inspired The Manicure Company’s summer 2024 nail colour collection, Good Vibes Only. The six vibrant shades serve up a celebration of empowerment, positivity and unrestrained joy, and are perfect eye-catching hues for festival manis and poolside pedis. A spokesperson from The Manicure…

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Nailchemy Moonlit Cove

Nailchemy unveils 6 shimmering nail shades inspired by Cornish beaches

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 June 2024

Somerset-based professional nail brand, Nailchemy, has launched the Moonlit Cove collection of FX Gel Polishes. The Trading Standards approved brand was inspired by the beauty of Cornish beaches for the collection, naming the six subtly shimmering nude shades after coastal locations. The Moonlit Cove collection features Carbis, Fistral, Praa, Lamorna, Tintagel…

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Zero Gel Polish Summer 2024 Bundle

8 vibrant summer shades added to Zero Gel Polish nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 14 June 2024

The Manicure Company (TMC) has added eight fun and vibrant shades to its Zero Gel Polish collection for the summer season. HEMA, Di-HEMA, HPMA, TPO and IBOA-free, the range features a mix of bright pastels, shimmering pinks and neon-style hues. These eight shades are affectionally titled: Tangerine, Sepia, Power Move, Meadow…

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Ink Flubber Colour Fearless

Are you Fearless or Bold? INK’s Flubber Colour gel polish collection has a shade to suit all traits

By Helena Biggs | 10 June 2024

INK London has introduced 10 gel polish shades to its popular Flubber range. The Fearless collection features hues that are highly pigmented and designed to represent various emotions: Bold Brave Courageous Daring Gallant Heroic Intrepid Strong True Valiant The shades can be used atop INK’s Flubber Builder Bases; strong base…

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Natural Nail And Onycholysis Lucy Price Marshall

Here’s how to treat common nail conditions – including pseudomonas & onycholysis

By Guest Writer | 8 June 2024

OPI educator, Lucy Price-Marshall who is a Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year finalist for 2024 and took the title in 2023, shares troubleshooting pointers for common nail conditions. Identifying and treating common nail conditions and service concerns are valuable skills that will support your career. Knowledge of…

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