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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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#MANIMONDAY 50 Shades of Grey nail art by Emily Yafai

By Helena Biggs | 13 February 2017

It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow and not only is it a day to show how much you care for your loved ones, but Fifty Shades Darker hits cinemas! The second in the Fifty Shades series stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson and is set to be super racy, and talented tech…

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CND™ nails shine at Jeremy Scott show

By Kat Hill | 13 February 2017

CND™ teamed up with designer, Jeremy Scott, to create a striking look for his Fall/Winter runway at New York Fashion Week. After nearly a decade-long hiatus, CND™ was reunited with Jeremy Scott. This season also marked the official kickoff of CND™ ’s partnership with new Creative Ambassador and long-time Jeremy…

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STARRY NAIL ART worn by models for TommyxGiGi runway show

By Helena Biggs | 9 February 2017

It’s an event that’s taken Instagram by storm, and the paps were out for the TommyxGiGi show in Venice Beach, California. The collaboration is the second between model, GiGi Hadid, and Tommy Hilfiger, and reveals a sporty, beach ethos for spring 2017, and GiGi opened the show in a crop…

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Brush up brows with ARDELL

By Kat Hill | 9 February 2017

Add something extra to your client’s service with Ardell’s Brow Perfecting Palette. Featuring three flattering, correcting colours and a highlighter, the kits also include a precise brush for expert application. The smudge-proof formula brighten up the eyes area, instantly fills in arches and defines brows. Shop all the Ardell range via Louella Belle…

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NOUVEAU LASHES update LVL treatment

By Helena Biggs | 8 February 2017

Nouveau Lashes has revealed a number of exciting changes to its LVL treatment after listening to feedback from its technicians. The updates include the following: Easy-post patch tests New patch test kits that can be easily popped in the post are now available. Each kit contains a patch test form,…

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#MANIMONDAY Pretty pink sparkly nails for Valentine’s Day

By Helena Biggs | 6 February 2017

With Valentine’s Day creeping up, we’re seeing a flurry of red and pink nail designs on social media, but these enhancements by Ruth Monro of Little Blank Spaces really caught our eyes. The talented tech sculpted her enhancements using CJP L&P in Birthday Suit and coated in a delicate pastel…

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