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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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HEAD TO THE French Riviera with new ASP collection

By Helena Biggs | 13 June 2017

ASP has revealed four stunning additions to its Signature Gel Polish collection; ideal for summer! The punchy pink Monte Carlo, pretty Champagne Co, hot coral Casino Royal and peachy St Tropez make up the French Riviera collection – and are also available in lacquer, depending on your client’s desired wear…

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CND™ stun at Vivienne Westwood SS18 show

By Kat Hill | 13 June 2017

Team CND™ were on hand to style the models of Vivienne Westwood’s SS18 showcase at Men’s Fashion Week in London. Lead by Marian Newman, the team of nail stylists helped create the range of seven looks with CND VINYLUX™ shades. Political as ever, Vivienne Westwood themed the collection around a reinterpretation…

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GET FESTIVAL READY with Izabelle Hammon

By Kat Hill | 12 June 2017

Izabelle Hammon Ltd has unveiled four bright shades, just in time for a summer of festivals and fun. Aptly named The Festival Fever Collection, the palette sees: Main Stage, 
a hot raspberry pink Glastonberry, a deep-orchid purple Dancing In The Rain, a vibrant blue Sold Out, a tangy tangerine The shades…

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NEW SKATE OF MIND colour collection by Artistic Nail Design launches

By Helena Biggs | 12 June 2017

Grab your skate boards and ride into summer with Artistic Nail Design’s latest six-piece colour collection. New Skate of Mind unveils bright, fun and playful shades for summer, including Babes & Board, a bright berry creme, Catch My Air, a bright blue creme and Gnarly Pink, a baby pink creme.…

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LASH FX reveal new product launches

By Helena Biggs | 10 June 2017

Lash FX has added to its portfolio with two new professional products. The Cluster Lash Kit contains silky mink cluster lashes that are designed to create an instantly glamorous look. There are four trays included, along with adhesive and tweezers. The Instant Russian Kit features soft, ultra fine lashes that…

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UPDATE YOUR retail line with Mad Beauty’s Handy Sets

By Helena Biggs | 9 June 2017

If you’re looking for something different to add to your retail range, consider Handy Sets from Mad Beauty. Ideal for festivals, holidays and days out, the sets contain a hand cream, wet wipes, hand sanitizer and a pack of tissues. The sets are available in cherry and geometric prints, and…

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