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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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CONTOUR AND COLOUR with Marvelbrow Palette

By Kat Hill | 6 July 2017

Salon System has revealed it latest launch – the Marvelbrow Brow Contour Palette. Perfect for brow technicians, make-up artists and colleges alike, the palette contains 11 smudge proof brow powders, highlighter and a double ended brush. Highly pigmented and long lasting, the formal allows for custom blending to ensure a match to…

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THE ADVANCED NUTRITION PROGRAMME reveals environmentally friendly packaging

By Kat Hill | 6 July 2017

The Advanced Nutrition Programme has unveiled its new packaging, featuring 100% recyclable materials, in line with the brand’s commitment to environmental responsibility. The supplement company believe the new packaging and brand identity is a reflection of its ‘history, scientific journey and values’ states managing director, David Alpert. “We committed to providing the highest…

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TOP TIPS: Marketing through nail photos

By Helena Biggs | 6 July 2017

“Seeing is believing, so one of the best ways to market your business is by showcasing before and after images that demonstrate the services your salon offers – and the quality of the results,” comments Heather Hughes, UK director at NovaLash. “Achieving the perfect before and after picture is one…

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STEP INTO summer with Morgan Taylor’s Selfie collection

By Helena Biggs | 5 July 2017

Grab your girlfriends and perfect their selfies with the new colour collection from Morgan Taylor that’s sure to raise a smile. Featuring six shades – from a hot coral to bright pink and purple, the hues are sure to catch attention and are a must for summer holiday snaps. Each…

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SALON SERVICES kicks off beauty fundraising events for The Little Princess Trust

By Helena Biggs | 5 July 2017

Today, Salon Services kicks off a month of fundraising efforts for The Little Princess Trust, a charity that provides real hair wigs for boys and girls during courses of chemotherapy. The company, a professional hair and beauty supplier, has been supporting The Little Princess Trust for five years, and has…

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How to enhance nail colour opportunities with acrylic powders

By Katie Barnes | 4 July 2017

Educator and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to create multiple colour opportunities via custom blending… The number of colour possibilities is endless with acrylic powders, as by combining these powders and glitters or pigments, you can created countless varieties of custom blends. While many techs are confident with customising and mixing glitters…

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