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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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NEW LOOK retail & service essentials revealed by CND™

By Helena Biggs | 20 April 2017

CND™ has unveiled new packaging for its favoured prep products – and two of its dearly loved retail essentials. Showcasing a move to a cleaner, more clinical and uniform look, the products will be rolled out over the next few months. The switch comes as CND™ announces the rebrand of Nourishing Remover; while the…

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NAIL GAGA reveals new products

By Helena Biggs | 19 April 2017

Nail Gaga has sprung into the new season with a series of product launches. The G’elore Spring Collection includes Blue Buntin, a grey blue, Pink Lemonade, a marshmallow pink, Picnic Basket, a soft yellow, Wild Blooms, a pale purple and Spring Dew, an apple green. The brand has also added…

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MAGPIE BEAUTY launches spring nail art glitters

By Helena Biggs | 17 April 2017

Magpie has unveiled six new glitters set to put a sparkly spin on springtime manicures. The Spring Collection features Betsy, a lilac & aqua holographic, Tara, a silver holographic, Lila, a lilac metallic, Juno, an aqua metallic, Flossy, a white unicorn effect iridescent and Flora, a coral unicorn effect iridescent.

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LCN REVEALS new shade of AFO Gel

By Kat Hill | 15 April 2017

LCN’s best-selling building gel will now be available in a flattering pink tone. Self-leveling, it helps create an even enhancement that is easy to file. Durable, it can be used to create strong sculpts. Available to buy from www.bcitrade.com  

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Dry nails fast with Cuccio’s 7 Second Top Coat

By Helena Biggs | 14 April 2017

Get your hands on Cuccio’s 7 Second Top Coat to seal your freshly painted nails in – you’ve guessed it – seven seconds! Affording a supreme, high shine finish, the top coat is available in a professional 75ml size or mobile and retail-friendly 13ml size. Trade customers can purchase 12 top…

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COLORFUL CREATIVE PLAY™ collection revealed by CND™

By Kat Hill | 14 April 2017

CND™ has unveiled the next CREATIVE PLAY™ nail lacquer collection – Sunset Bash. Featuring eight super-charged summery shades, the collection sees a spectrum of purples, blues, greens and oranges in a variety of finishes. Colours (L to R) include : Tangerine Rush, Fuchsia Fling, Shady Palms, Express Your Em-oceans, Teal the Wee Hours, Skymazing, Barefoot Bash and Party…

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