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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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EIGHT GEL POLISH shades to be added to Gellux’s core colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 12 July 2017

Salon System has added eight shades to its Gellux gel polish core collection. Four are shades from previous collections, with Snapshot, Diamonds & Pearls, Marshmallow and Soft Focus back by popular demand. The pretty Champagne Kisses, Crimson Crush, Midnight Mystery and Pop Pink are brand new shades. All can be cured…

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EYELASH DESIGN COMPANY launches in Sweden

By Kat Hill | 11 July 2017

The Eyelash Design Company has launched two of its new professional treatments in Sweden. Two senior trainers, Emma Apps and Natalie Piper visited Lash Perfect Sweden in Motala to train and officially launch Brow Perfect Microblading and Lash Perfect Lash Lift. The training saw four of Lash Perfect Sweden’s trainers…

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CRYSTAL CLEAR unveils Plasma Lift

By Kat Hill | 10 July 2017

Crystal Clear has introduced the Plasma Lift – a futuristic treatment that uses plasma skin regeneration to resurface and rejuvenate the skin. The technology works by converting nitrogen gas into plasma energy, improving photo damaged skin, fine lines and pigmentation to give a fresher, firmer, more youthful looking complexion. The…

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DUNCAN JAMES to host Scratch’s Summer Party on 23 July

By Helena Biggs | 9 July 2017

Actor and singer, Duncan James, is to host Scratch’s Summer Party on 23 July. The event is to be held at Tropicana Beach Club, Covent Garden, and will see dancing, canapes, entertainment from pop starlet Amelia Lily – and the winners of the Scratch Stars Awards 2017 announced. Guaranteed to…

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CUCCIO REVEALS two Powder Polish Dip nail colour collections

By Helena Biggs | 8 July 2017

Calling all attention seekers and sophisticated showgirls! Cuccio has unveiled two new collections in its Powder Polish Dip formula; a total of 12 new shades to see you through the next two seasons. Attention Seeker features six vibrant summer shades to ensure attention, including Baby Sky Blue, Carrot Orange and…

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SWEET SQUARED offers goodies throughout July

By Kat Hill | 8 July 2017

Throughout July, Sweet Squared is offering a free MoroccanPrimer to buff and prep the skin with the purchase of either MoroccanTan Original or Exotic Instant Mousses. MoroccanPrimer exfoliates and primes the skin to provide the perfect base ahead of tanning. MoroccanTan’s Original and Exotic Tanning Mousses are lightweight and glide…

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