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Gel vs gel polish nails: What’s the difference?

By Lilly Delmage | 5 March 2025

The gel and gel polish nail systems have notable differences, and serve distinct purposes at the nail desk. Understanding their use and benefits is essential, in order to choose the right product for each client’s nail goals. The science behind gel products In the book: Nail Therapist – A Professional…

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These are the nail colour collections you need for spring/summer 2025

By Lilly Delmage | 26 February 2025

Spring/summer presents a time to spring clean your nail product inventory. Swap out winter hues for the fresh and vibrant tones to suit the seasons, and get arty with vibrant patterns and plenty of florals. Here are the nail colour collections to note for SS25: CND™ Quiet Luxury collection, www.sweetsquared.com…

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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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Embrace bright nails with Crave The Rave collection

By Helena Biggs | 30 August 2018

It’s time to hit the dancefloor and embrace electrifying brights with the Crave The Rave nail colour collection from Artistic Nail Design. The six neon shades, available in both Artistic Colour Revolution and Colour Gloss (depending on desired wear time) include the sheer neon yellow Electric Daisy Girl and sheer…

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Expand your product range with CJP Nail Systems

By Scratch Staff | 27 August 2018

CJP Nail Systems is proving popular with nail pros nationwide, seeing an L&P system at its core with an array of coloured powders that leaves customers and techs alike spoilt for choice. Founded by Jemma Porch in late 2015, CJP also offers the highly pigmented, super durable C Jel P range,…

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VIP opportunity launches for Nailympia London competitors

By Helena Biggs | 26 August 2018

This year’s London edition of international nail competition, Nailympia, will see a new VIP experience for competitors. Nail technicians competing are invited to upgrade to one of 21 premium desks available in a special, roped-off area. These VIP competitors will keep the same desk for the entire three-day event, regardless…

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Have fun with Light Elegance UK’s circus-themed gel collection

By Helena Biggs | 26 August 2018

Light Elegance UK has revealed Under The Big Top, a 12-piece gel collection inspired by circus culture. Available to buy individually, in mini 6ml sizes or as two six-piece collections (one Color Gel set and one Glitter Gel set), the range features a fun-loving variety of shades. Launched for autumn…

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Eliminate fumes with Nail Gaga filtration system

By Kat Hill | 25 August 2018

Remove and eliminate fumes and airborne dust from your working environment with the Nail Gaga Air Angel Dual Air Filtration System. The extraction unit features a multi-laters filter system and can reach 99.97% efficiency. The unit returns clear, purified are back in the workspace via its adjustable airflow function. Available as…

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Bio Sculpture presents five-piece Dreamers nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 23 August 2018

Embrace the whimsical, dreamlike notions of summertime with the five new shades from Bio Sculpture, available in both lacquer and gel formulas. The hues include: Aqua Clouds: A sky blue colour to connect the senses and refresh a look Wild Orchid: A soft violet reminiscent of the first fragrance of spring Hazy…

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