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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Celebrity manicurist, Robbie Tomkins, has been announced as brand ambassador for prescriptive nailcare brand, Protein Formula. With a long list of celebrity clients with names including Amanda Seyfried, Claire Foy, Gillian Anderson, Hailey Bieber, Naomi Campbell, Olivia Colman, Paloma Faith and Sophie Turner, Robbie Tomkins’ session nail styling has taken him…
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Drawing inspiration from the rich, earthy hues of the winter season, CND™ has launched its Magical Botany collection. Available in both CND Shellac™ and Vinylux™ formulations, the six-piece collection seeks to honour the changing seasons with its natural palette. Jan Arnold, co-founder and style director of CND™, comments: “We crave…
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INK London has released its autumn 2023 nail colour collection, Boho Style, comprised of six seasonal gel polish shades. Their iLac Hybrid UV/LED Gel Polish formula is HEMA-free, with the same consistency as traditional nail polish, while lasting up to three weeks and being able to be removed in eight minutes.…
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Inspired by the bold hues and trending looks of the changing seasons, Townhouse has announced the launch of its AW23/24 Nail Art Collection. The collection features six nail designs featuring a wearable, AW23-inspired palette, seeing warm earthy tones and bold red shades used alongside negative space and chrome-effect finishes for…
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Nail brand, CND™, has unveiled six Perfect Color Sculpting Powder shades, offering a more varied range of L&P colour blending options. In addition, an Odorless Sculpting Liquid has been launched in three sizes, to minimise odours associated with traditional L&P acrylic services. The Sculpting Powders can be mixed to create…
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Explore 10 common ingredients found in nailcare products & their functions… Allantoin Ideal for treating cracked and damaged skin, allantoin supports the healing process and has gentle exfoliating properties. It is used to soften and moisturise cuticles and encourages nail growth. This conditioning cuticle cream helps to soften both the…
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