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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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ELEMIS DONATES £25,000 to Breast Cancer Care charity

By Helena Biggs | 29 June 2017

Elemis has shown its support for the Breast Cancer Care charity for over 15 years, and this year donated £25,000 to the cause. The sum, which will be amassed through sales of a limited edition 100ml Pro-Collagen Marine Cream – out in July, was presented by Elemis co-founder, Oriele Frank,…

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GET SET for summer with Mii’s Tropical Daydream make-up collection

By Helena Biggs | 28 June 2017

Wake up to summer and shake up your make-up offerings with Mii’s Tropical Daydream collection. Ideal as a retail collection or an add-on service, the range features two fruity Mii Passionate Lip Lover shades; Sunblush – a pretty pink, and Sunburst – a cute coral. A Wide Eyed Liner in…

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TANNING TREATS for new S2 customers

By Kat Hill | 27 June 2017

New customers to Sweet Squared will be rewarded with an extra tanning treat this summer. Any new customer account openings with the distributor will receive a free MoroccanTan Original Sample Pack to indulge their clients in a fabulous glow. The pack sees MoroccanGold 8% DHA, MoroccanOriginal 10% DHA, MoroccanBronze 12% DHA and MoroccanCoco…

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HIGH DEFINITION relaunches branded tunic

By Kat Hill | 26 June 2017

Polish your professional appearance for brow treatments with the High Definition tunic. Back by popular demand, the brand is relaunching its branded tunic which will be available exclusively to HD Brows stylists, stockists, and make-up artists. Produced by La Beeby, the tunic is comfortably tailored and features an appliquéd HD…

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California Dreaming with OPI

By Helena Biggs | 25 June 2017

OPI has captured the colourful, laid-back spirit of California with its must-have summer collection. California Dreaming features 12 new shades including pinks, reds, nudes and a glittering black. “I always draw inspiration from fashion, food and travel, and California’s unique mix of cultures, cuisines and landscapes serves as a constant source…

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BATH & BODY OILS launched to enhance wellbeing in salons & spas

By Helena Biggs | 25 June 2017

Shared Beauty Secrets, supplier of Lava Shells, has added to its portfolio with the Kokolokahi brand. Designed to work with the shells and the Molten Lava Stones in a massage treatment, the bath and body oils in the Kokolokahi range can help therapists further personalise their treatments for each client for…

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