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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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Check out Faby’s stunning spring/summer collection, I’m Faby, and the pretty Nature collection at Cosmoprof Bologna this weekend. The brand’s home country plays host to the Faby Italia team, as well as its UK distributors, Palm Extra, on stand in Hall 36, Booth F5/G6 for some very exciting new launches. To…
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A fab retail item, Beautiful Brows Kit transforms your clients’ brows in seconds. Each kit contains smudge-proof eyebrow powder, easy-to-use eyebrow shapers in six sizes, a duo applicator brush, illuminating eyebrow highlighter, highlighter brush, soft grip tweezers and a magnifying mirror; all in a handy compact case. There are a variety…
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Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on making the most of your nail snaps… Taking good photographs of your nail work can increase your chances of being featured in publications and grow your clients and social media following. The quality of your photographs can show the difference between an amateur and professional nail technician. You don’t need…
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Nude nails never go out of style – and we love how Sarah Vernon-Cowell has funked up these enhancements with a bit of bling and 3D sculpting. Elegant and ideal for transitioning from day to night, diamante detailing and touches of sparkle really attract attention. What’s more – check out the…
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Gerrard International has revealed Cherish by Mii, its new season make-up collection. Designed to inspire clients to cherish themselves and sashay into spring with the perfect pout, the collection features a palette of natural harmonising tones and metallic highlights. The new products include a Couture Eye Colour compact, infused with…
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Create detailed nail art with speed and ease thanks to Moyra. Distributor in the UK by Paragon, the stamping nail art range from the brand can be used to create a variety of looks. Containing everything you need to start stamping, the kits are a great introduction to the technique. The…
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