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Scottish training centre launches spa traineeship programme to help combat employment crisis
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
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
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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Give nails a sparkly finishing touch with the new Swarovski Shapes Mix from Crystal Parade. Available in shades clear and AB, this crystal medley contains five raindrops, three hearts, two rhombus and two fans. Perfect for creating bespoke nail looks, these flatback crystals can be added to both fingernails and…
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Add a touch of intrigue and fascination to your pedicure service with Dip Into Pretty pedi spacers. Cushioned and comfortable, the silicone toe separators are ideal for salon or at-home use, allowing for easy mobility to prevent polish smudges. Available in packs featuring two large spacers and two small spacers,…
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OPI has revealed its luxurious ProSpa collection, a line of products for hands and feet – inspired by facial skincare. Available from May, the range has been developed with a world-renowned dermatologist, borrowing practices from facial skincare, including formula technologies, forms and ingredients, to deliver the ultimate in moisturisation, protection and prevention. “Salons…
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Magpie Beauty, a brand renowned for its nail art glitters, has revealed its own gel polish collection. The range includes All About The Base, a base coat, Let It Shine, a glossy top coat, and more than 25 gel polish shades, including black, white and everything in between. For best…
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Hair and beauty equipment supplier, Cosmetronic, has launched a new chair – ideal for both pedicure and lash services. Available in black, white and grey, the Lumina pedicure chair is a simple solution to a stylish, unplumbed compact pedicure chair. The centre section slides out for storage and it features…
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It’s time for a super spring clean and salon spruce up! From nail desks to reception desks, mobile beauty cases to lamps, Salon Services is offering VAT-free savings across salon equipment and furniture throughout this month. With hundreds of pro products available, the offer is only available through March – so…
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