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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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VOESH REVEAL new Pedi in a Box fragrance

By Helena Biggs | 1 April 2017

VOESH has launched its ultra-convenient Pedi in a Box product in a new Lemon Quench scent. Ideal for mobile manicurists, Pedi in a Box is a four-step pedicure kit containing a sea salt soak, sugar scrub, mud masque and massage cream. Each sachet is filled with just the right amount of…

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LIFT LASHES with new Salon System kits

By Helena Biggs | 31 March 2017

Salon System has revealed two new kits; one for salons, and one for mobile therapists and students, to complement its Lash Lift treatment. Brighten eyes by lifting your client’s natural lashes; curling from the root to enhance their look and give the illusion of length and volume for up to…

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FABY & LCBT lend a hand to the Ideal Home Show

By Helena Biggs | 30 March 2017

Palms Extra, UK distributor of Faby nail products, paired up with the London College of Beauty Therapy to pamper visitors to the Ideal Home Show. Students from the college offered a variety of free treatments in the show’s Pamper Lounge, including Faby manicures. This nail service proved extremely popular across…

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CHAMPION NAIL TECH to showcase spring nail designs at free Peterborough event

By Helena Biggs | 30 March 2017

Techs – pop Monday 3 April in your diary, as Scratch Stars award-winning nail artist, Alessandra Marchesi, is offering design ideas for FREE. Using Faby nail products, Alessandra will showcase spring nail art tutorials at an event in Peterborough, hosted by Palms Extra. The event is totally free to attend,…

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EYELASH DESIGN Company launch home removal products

By Helena Biggs | 30 March 2017

The Eyelash Design Company has unveiled two new products to allow for brow and lash removal at home without a return to the salon. Following demand from customers, the new launches include Hi Brow Expert Easy Lift Gel Remover and Lash Perfect Easy Lift Gel Remover. The Hi Brow product…

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CEW announces 2017 award finalists

By Kat Hill | 29 March 2017

CEW has announce the finalists of the 2017 CEW Beauty Awards. The professional organisation unites professionals from across the beauty industry, while the awards recognise product innovation and creativity in the sector. In its 25th year, the announcement son finalists sees The Nourishing Cracked Heel Balm for Happy Feet from…

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