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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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Ezflow 90s

Create retro nail looks with The 90’s Recollection collection from EzFlow

By Sophie Nutt | 20 July 2018

Turn back the clock this summer with six playful EzFlow TruGel shades inspired by the 1990s. Also available in TruDip formulas, the hues feature a mix of pastels, bights and multi-colour combinations. The collection includes: Whatchamacallit – Bright multi-colour topper Clueless Is More – Soft beige with yellow undertone Tamagotcha!…

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Offer clients a fresh fix as tic tac launches into salons

By Sophie Nutt | 19 July 2018

Boost customer experience as Ferrero Foodservice, the Italian family-owned confectionary comapny, launches its tic tac pillow packs for salon environments. Recent research commissioned by Ferrero found that, despite the fact consumers were happy to receive complimentary mints, 60% believe that a bowl of open mints at reception looked dated and…

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White to Brown reveals hot products for expert tan results

By Helena Biggs | 17 July 2018

Indulge in White to Brown, a tanning range made in the UK that’s swathed in quality and inspired by everyday style. With inspiration born from ‘a simple truth’; that people seek a top quality range of self-tanning options for a consistent, regular glow, the brand launched in 2007 with offerings…

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Visit Destinations Unknown with new Calgel nail colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 16 July 2018

Calgel has revealed its new Destination Unknown collection ready to brighten up clients’ nails this summer. Seeing a range of exotic and punchy hues, this collection features seven vibrant shades perfect for a summer getaway. Shades include: Lost In Paradise: a bubble gum pink with a pearl sheen On The…

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Gently remove gel polish with Kaeso’s Fresh Start

By Sophie Nutt | 14 July 2018

Remove gel polish and enhancements while helping to maintain healthy nails with the Fresh Start Soak-Off Gel Polish Remover from Kaeso. Enriched with vitamin E and grapeseed oil, the polish remover also offers to protect skin from drying and can be used as a soak-off remover or with foil wraps. Available…

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Suss out summer with the Bio Sculpture Summer Pack

By Sophie Nutt | 13 July 2018

A collection of bright pink shades, glitter and pastel tones, the Summer Pack from Bio Sculpture sees six vibrant shades that are sure to brighten nail designs this season. Including the popular No. 79 Princess Lilla, the pack also sees No. 75 Fruity Tooty, No. 122 Ashes of Roses, No.…

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