PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
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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Sienna X is following the Strictly Come Dancing tour bus across the country, and hitting on the road for the next few weeks to supply golden glows and skin finishing treatments. Sienna X will be backstage offering bespoke tans for each dancer, with brand ambassador Carly Hobbs leading the tanning team. Previously…
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Hygiene expert company, Mundo Professional has released a Multi Surface Disinfectant Spray, suitable for use on most surfaces – including vinyl and plastic. Ideal for sunbeds, couches, chairs and virtually any other salon surface, the spray is set to be an essential, and has an alcohol free formula with bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal and sporicidal…
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VOESH, a New York-based ethical beauty brand, has launched its Collagen Gloves & Socks and Pedi In A Box in the UK. Designed with salons in mind, the Collagen Gloves & Socks are pre-loaded with 16ml of vitamin E and a collagen emulsion that penetrates and moisturises the skin. What’s…
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Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, explores the two types of primer and their importance… Proper preparation of the nail plate – including the application of primer – can help eliminate service breakdown. Improper use of primer however, could cause skin and nail problems. Applying too much primer can also affect…
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I was invited to the Lash Perfect Lash Bar to try out the LoLa Designer Brow treatment, and the team at the Lash Perfect Lash Bar in London ombined the brand’s LoLa Brow service with the Brow Perfect treatment. When I arrived, I was ushered downstairs to a private and calm…
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Cuccio UK has unveiled a super deal on the brand’s new Powder Polish Nail Colour Dip system. Only available through your business manager or via the order phone line, there are three deals up for grabs. Deal One sees two free colours for 10 bought, while Deal Two see four free…
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