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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: Gelish Now & Zen, www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk…

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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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Buying an E-file & bits? Nail techs: here’s what to consider

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 February 2025

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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Margaret Dabbs adds to polish range

By Kat Hill | 29 September 2017

Margaret Dabbs London has revealed a quartet of shades for the autumn. The new addition to the foot care specialist’s range of products sees a formula containing vitamin E and wild rose botanical extract. The polish also leaves the scent of wild roses on the wear’s  nails. The new colours…

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INK London goes green with recyclable packaging

By Kat Hill | 28 September 2017

Ink London has revealed new recyclable refill packs for its Acrylink Cover Powder range. From October 1st, professional customers will be able to buy in bulk and refill Acrylink Jars, rather than purchase new jars each time. 100g bags and 1KG salon size bags will be available. Start shopping at…

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Why you shouldn’t use craft glitter in your nail services

By Katie Barnes | 26 September 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why you shouldn’t use craft shop glitter in your nail services. There are many techs using craft glitters in their nail services because they may have seen someone else do it, it is low cost and easy. You may think it’s…

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New Swarovski crystal mixes from Crystal Parade

By Kat Hill | 25 September 2017

Add some sparkle to your autumn and winter nail art services with the latest Swarovski crystal mixes from Crystal Parade. The Autumn Mix was inspired by the rich colours of autumn leaves and shades of the season. Each bag includes a mix of 200 crystals in a variety of sizes, ss5 – ss9. Colours…

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Cuccio introduces butter scrubs

By Helena Biggs | 22 September 2017

Add an easy yet luxurious element to treatment with Cuccio’s Butter & Scrub collection. Similar to the butter moisturisers, the new scrubs simply feature added microbeads to gently exfoliate the skin for a soft, radiant result. The range sees six scents to suit and to use, the product should be massaged into…

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Go wild for new Gellux shades

By Kat Hill | 22 September 2017

Salon Sytem Gellux has unveiled eight new fierce shades for autumn – the Wild At Heart collection. The gel polishes boast the Gellux formula that promises no chips or wear and no wait for colour, with a 15-days wear time. The polishes are also UV and LED compatible.The collection see aptly-named shades, including Guess Who, Say Yes, Rockin’…

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