PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
Scottish training centre launches spa traineeship programme to help combat employment crisis
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
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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How to stop nail biting & picking: experts share treatment plans to break the habit
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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Glitterbels has introduced an additional 24 shades to its Hema-free Gel Polish range. The shades range from nudes, reds, greens, pinks and more to cater for all seasons. Available in two sizes, 8ml (estimated to last 20 sets of nails) and 17ml (estimated to last 40 sets of nails), these…
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Nail Order, provider of apparel, salon essentials and courses for nail professionals, has added 100 gel polish shades to its impressive portfolio. The brand was founded by former salon owners, Rebekka and Chris Costello, during lockdown, with the goal of providing high quality retail items to pros. As popularity grew,…
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Create ultra-plush and shimmering magnetised manicures with Artistic Nail Design’s Velvet Magnet Gel Polish. Reacting to magnetic force to create sparkling nail art designs, the magnetic pigments are available in four shades or as two limited edition, holiday-ready duos, suiting both subtle and bold seasonal nail styling. Each duo includes…
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The GelBottle Inc has introduced a four-piece range of tools, designed for ultimate comfort and hygiene. Each tool has been designed to be comfortable to use and is coated with hygienic and surgical grade titanium nitride, in a champagne finish. “When I launched TGB, I wanted to create a one-stop…
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Celeb-approved brand for cleaning the face, body, tools and equipment, Puromist, is now stocked by Louella Belle. The Puromist formula, which promises to cleanse 99.99% of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, spores and viruses, is available via three products: a 100ml Spray, 250ml Spray and Wipes (30 pack). Loved by celebrities…
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Glitterbels has announced two different scents of cuticle oil, in the scents pineapple and almond. With an improved formula, this oil helps to promote healthy and nourished nails, as well as growth. By recommending to clients to use this twice daily, applying the cuticle oil will help with acrylic, builder-bel…
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