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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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LFW: Faby makes a splash at Sabinna AW17

By Helena Biggs | 21 February 2017

Design house, Sabinna, called on the Faby UK team to tend to the nails of its models for the brand’s AW17 showcase at London Fashion Week. Inspired by crochet keepsakes, the collection added a modern attitude with ‘Be Mine Or Go Away’ emblazoned across the faced of the models. The…

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TEAM CND™ create nail look for Simone Rocha at LFW

By Kat Hill | 21 February 2017

Saturday saw Team CND™ – headed by nail expert, Marian Newman – created a beautifully diverse look for the range of models at the showcase for Simone Rocha’s ready-to-wear collection for AW17 at London Fashion Week. Held at Lancaster House, near Buckingham Palace, the show saw a collection of embroidered…

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STEP INTO a chaotic wonderland with Bio Sculpture

By Helena Biggs | 20 February 2017

Bio Sculpture has revealed its spring/summer colour collection, available in both lacquer and gel. Chaotic Wonderland comprises four whimsical shades with punch, inspired by rebellious beauty and set to amp up your services. The collection comprises: No.214 – Bring out the Beauty – A glittering pink No.215 – More is…

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JANE IREDALE unveils new-look product

By Kat Hill | 20 February 2017

The team at Jane Iredale have revealed the brand’s Mystikol Collection make-over. Perfect for retailing to clients, the eye make up has staying power of a liquid, can be smudged like a powder or pencil. With a built-in, removable brush in the lid, the make-up is perfect for popping in…

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SALON SYSTEM launches Express Steam Remover for gel polish

By Helena Biggs | 18 February 2017

Salon System has unveiled its new Gellux Express Steam Remover. This handy product gently warms acetone to create steam that allows for the speedy removal of Gellux gel polish, L&P acrylic, wraps and tips. Simple and easy to use, it comes complete with finger covers to retain vapours within the…

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IZ BEAUTY to create nail look for two LFW shows

By Helena Biggs | 18 February 2017

Iz Beauty of London, the nail brand created by Izabelle Hammon, has partnered with renowned manicurist, Saffron Goddard to create the nail looks for the Molly Goddard and ROBERTS | WOOD this weekend, for their AW17 presentations at London Fashion Week. With a comprehensive colour range and numerous nail art products,…

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