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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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How to stop nail biting & picking: experts share treatment plans to break the habit

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 February 2025

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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EMBRACE SEXY nail shades with Gelish’s Matadora nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 29 July 2017

Gelish has taken the bull by the horns and been inspired by Spain for its autumn/winter nail colour collection. Taking influence from the vibrant culture and scenery of Spain, the collection includes rich tones of navy, purple and red available in the soak-off gel polish formula, that lasts at least…

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JANE IREDALE unveils autumn make-up musthaves

By Kat Hill | 29 July 2017

Jane Iredale has unveiled its Naturally Glam collection for the autumn season. Perfect for retailing, the new four-piece collection sees Naturally Glam Eye Shadow Kit Gwen Pure Moist Lipstick Paris Just Kissed Me Lip Plumper Clearly Pink Pure Pressed Blush  The Naturally Glam collection will be available from September 2017 at www.janeiredale.co.uk. 

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OPI’S Pro Spa adds luxury to mani/pedi services

By Helena Biggs | 28 July 2017

Add a luxurious element to your hand and foot treatments with OPI‘s Pro Spa range. Created with the help of leading dermatologist, Dr. Zena Gabriel, Pro Spa features luxurious hand and foot products that have been inspired by facial skincare. The range sees a variety of products, including cuticle oil,Soothing Soak, Soothing Soak, Exfoliating…

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CHINA GLAZE teams up with My Little Pony for nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 26 July 2017

Rein in some magic – it’s time to invest in a rainbow of shades with the My Little Pony x China Glaze collection. Featuring 12 new lacquer hues, the palette sees colours ranging from super-charged brights to pretty pastel crèmes and celestial, shimmering glitters. The shades are inspired by the…

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EASY REMOVAL with new Orly GelFx base coat

By Kat Hill | 25 July 2017

Cut the time of soak off romoval for Orly GelFx overlays with the brand’s Easy-Off Basecoat. Applied in place of primer and your usual base coat, the new formula sees a soak off in just five minutes. During the soaking process, the remover penetrates through the layers and starts to deteriorate the…

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TROPICAL NAIL OILS make a splash thanks to Semilac

By Helena Biggs | 22 July 2017

We’re feeling totally tropical as our Scratch Summer Party at Tropicana Beach Club is on the horizon – so we’re lapping up the range of tropical inspired manicure oils from Semilac UK. Complementing the brand’s collection of nail shades and accessories, the four fruity scented oils are ideal for hydrating nails and cuticles…

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