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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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Create eye-catching nail enhancements with new sparkly iZ PRO & Calgel shades

By Helena Biggs | 15 August 2018

Dazzle with the five new gels from Izabelle Hammon Ltd – available in both Calgel and iZ PRO Colour formulas. Inspired by the colours and sparkles of natural crystals, the Crystal Vision collection of shades features fine silver glitter for smooth and effortless application with a touch of holographic sparkle.…

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Reduce service time with Hybrid Electric File from Gelish

By Helena Biggs | 13 August 2018

Gelish is to launch its first Hybrid Electric File, designed by top techs to deliver strength and power in a sleek, compact design. It powers at 35,000 RPM and has 8-10 hours of battery life; so is perfect for a full day of mobile tekking. The sleek design boasts a…

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Create eye-catching nail art with Gypsy Treasures

By Helena Biggs | 12 August 2018

Dance to the beat of joy with the dazzling seven-piece nail art collection from Gypsy Treasures. Available via NSI, each of the seven pots contains a mix of gems, pearls and beads to help you create bespoke nail designs. Fortune Teller features chunkier beads in bright hues, while the likes…

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Enhance retail offerings with Apraise Power Serum

By Sophie Nutt | 10 August 2018

An ideal retail item to offer alongside lash and brow treatments, Apraise has revealed Power Serum. Formulated specifically for lash and brow growth, Power Serum is infused with Optiplex Growth Technology designed to stimulate the hair follicle to encourage and speed up hair growth. These active ingredients offer to improve…

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Take the perfect ‘nailfie’ with clip-on Scratch light

By Helena Biggs | 8 August 2018

Take the perfect nail snaps for social media with Scratch’s handy clip-on light for your mobile phone. With three light settings, you can achieve photos that stun & show off your handiwork to its greatest potential. Suitable for any mobile phone, the light is rechargeable via its USB cable (included), so there’s…

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Explore Peru: OPI reveals AW18 collection

By Sophie Nutt | 8 August 2018

This year, OPI is taking us on a journey through Peru as it reveals it’s new autumn/winter collection consisting of 12 shades inspired by the South American country. Celebrating the release of the OPI Peru collection, a showcase was held at the fitting Lima Floral restaurant in London’s Covent Garden.…

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