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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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SWITCH UP your style with Buttercups

By Kat Hill | 13 April 2017

Ensure you’re stylish for the new season with the Spring/Summer options at Buttercups. Whether you opt for a new style or shade, ensure you’re polished and presentable for the warmer weather. Made from a breathable fabric, the elegant and fashion-forward styles stay crumple-free. With bi-strech fabric that moves with the wear, the…

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NEW SALON System lash range lands at Sallys

By Helena Biggs | 12 April 2017

Salon System has broadened its product portfolio with a new silky soft range of eyelashes. LashLux features three mink-style lash designs that lend eyes a wide-eyed effect while still being wearable. Quick to apply and remove, the lashes can form an add-on service or be sold to clients for at-home…

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INDULGE IN Cuccio Colour mini lacquers

By Helena Biggs | 12 April 2017

Cuccio has unveiled its spring/summer collection in miniature form; ideal for retailing! Each set contains a miniature version of every nail shade in the Positivity collection, along with a base and top coat. It’s ideal for gift hunting clients or for those looking to take lacquer on holiday. The colours…

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CUPID CRYSTALS adds to range

By Kat Hill | 12 April 2017

Cupid Crystals has unveiled a variety of new products As clients prepare to slip into sandals thanks to the warmer weather, the brand has launched a new Swarovski crystals pedicure collection – the Crystal Toes Collection. A mix of Swarovski SS12 and SS16 crystals, in rose, opal and Aurore Boreale…

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#MANIMONDAY – Punchy purple nails by Lianne Barrie

By Helena Biggs | 10 April 2017

With the sun shining, our moods are elated and bright here at Scratch towers – so when these bold nails hit our inbox, we really stood up and took notice! Lianne Barrie of Elle Nails & Beauty created this striking set based on some ideas her client had seen on Pinterest.…

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ELEMIS unveils Life Elixirs

By Kat Hill | 10 April 2017

Tune into your clients’ needs and achieve true tranquillity with the new range unveiled by Elemis – Life Elixirs. Featuring five new emotional aromatics, each formula is designed to help achieve mindfulness and wellbeing, along with a sensory experience. The five scents see: Calm – Clary sage, rosewood and lavandin helps…

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