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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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SHIINE WITH ASP T3 LED/UV Glitter Gels

By Kat Hill | 22 July 2017

ASP has unveiled T3 LED/UV Glitter Gels. With a self levelling formula, these hard gels boasts an intense glittery and super high finish shine finish. Quick and easy to apply, the gel is odour free and also curable with LED as well as UV sources. The range sees three gorgeous glitter;…

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New pigment collection from BE CREATIVE

By Kat Hill | 20 July 2017

Iconic nail artist, Sam Biddle, has added a new pigment collection to her Be Creative range, and it’s sure to add some drama to your nail designs! The All About The Drama collection sees new shades, including: Love Story, rose gold pink; Melodrama, muted lilac; Drama Queen, midnight blue; Cliffhanger, light…

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GET STAMPING this summer with new Yours Loves nail art plates

By Helena Biggs | 17 July 2017

Fashion speedy nail art designs with these summery stamping plates from Yours Loves, designed by a trio of creative techs. The eight plates feature marine themes, floral patterns and more, designed to turn up the heat this summer. The brand new collection has been created by three designers (including one…

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SPEEDY LASH SERVICES with Lash FX

By Kat Hill | 17 July 2017

Have everything to hand for a speedy service with the Lash FX Instant Russian Kit. This handy kit includes soft, ultra-fine lashes that are grouped together to create a full volume yet lightweight lash look The kit feature enough product for up to 10 sets and contains four packs of…

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INK London unveils Acrylink

By Kat Hill | 15 July 2017

INK London has revealed its updated acrylic range – Acrylink. The duo system designed for both liquid & powder and dipping technicians; all Acrylink powders are formulated to be used not only with the range of monomers but also with the brand’s upcoming range of DIP’N’BUFF resins. The range see three monomers to suit the technician; the brand’s…

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ICE CREAM inspires gel polish collection from Saint Nails

By Helena Biggs | 14 July 2017

The glorious taste – and colour – of ice cream on a summer’s day has inspired the St Neopolitan collection from Saint Nails. Each featuring some sparkle, the collection is an assortment of 12 pastel and bold hues – ideal for holidays! The gel polish formula will last for the…

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