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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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IBD SETS the destination with new nail colour collection

By Kat Hill | 2 July 2017

IBD has unveiled its summer collection, featuring eight scorching shades that are sure to catch eyes this season. Aptly name Destination Colour, the bright new hues will be available in JustGel Polish, along with matching Advanced Wear Pro Lacquer and It’s A Match Duo Pack Buenos Dias Barcelona, a creamy…

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MYSTIC NAILS announces new distributor for England & Wales

By Helena Biggs | 2 July 2017

Top tech, Rebecca Orme, has been appointed as distributor for Mystic Nails products in England and Wales. The brand hails from Hungary as has been providing enhancement products and tools for nail professionals for a decade. The products are available now via www.nailsand.co.uk and include hard gel, soak off gel,…

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CATCH EYES with Magpie Beauty’s nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 30 June 2017

Get set for a summer of fun nail colour – as Magpie Beauty has unveiled some punchy additions to its brush-on gel colour range. Featuring quirky names such as Geez Louise and Loopy Lou, the shades are sure to catch attention, and include a bright sea blue, sweet violet, rich…

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LASH PERFECT unveils Luxury Lash Care Kit

By Kat Hill | 30 June 2017

Ideal for retailing, Lash Perfect’s Luxury Lash Care Kit is a must for tip-top aftercare to ensure the longevity of Lash Perfect lash extensions. The kit features Finishing Glaze, to help seal the adhesive bond of the extension and give the lashes a gorgeous sheen, and a black mascara, specially designed for lash extensions.…

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ROCK OUT this summer with Salon System’s Summer Rocks colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 30 June 2017

Turn up the heat with the Summer Rocks nail colour collection from Salon System, available in both Gellux and PRO-Polish. The eight shades are inspired by looks straight off the SS17 catwalk and feature the pretty Pink Moonstone, sultry Sandstone and shimmery Cool Stone grey hue. There’s something for everyone! Choose…

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REFRESH YOUR retail line with BeautyPro’s black peel-off mask

By Helena Biggs | 29 June 2017

Tap into the hype for black, peel-off masks with the latest launch from Beauty Pro. Ideal for retailing to clients, the Black Diamond Peel Off Mask utilises activated charcoal and volcanic ash to remove impurities directly from the skin. It also detoxifies to target blackheads and acne and rebalances oily…

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