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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Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to remove enhancements correctly – and what happens if you don’t. One of the biggest nail myths is that ‘nails need to breathe’. Nails are made up of several layers of dead, compacted cells and do not have the…
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Great things come in small packages – and Salon System’s new Marvelbrow Mini Wax Heater is no exception! Ideal for smaller areas of waxing, brow specialists on the go, the compact design is portable. Holds approximately 4oz of strip wax or hot wax beads, the heater boasts fast heating time as…
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BCI has unveiled that latest addition to its wide product range. The new Mandrel and Abrasive Bands are great for artificial materials when used with an electric filing unit. Speedy and precise, the plastic bit can be used interchangeable abrasive bands. With a type to suit different needs, the bands…
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Add some sparkle to your nail product collection by getting your hand on Nubar products – now with some great savings while stocks last. The offers are valid 23-27 January 2017 and include: 3 for 2 on all Gelicure gel polish colours 3 for 2 on all Nail Art Glitter Jewels…
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Perfect for spas, luxury South African brand, Charlotte Rhys, is now available in the UK. Offering bath, body and skin care products as well as fragrances, the products are created in the brand’s home town of Cape Town, using natural, organic and botanical ingredients. Beautifully packaged, there are a variety of signature Charlotte…
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Salon Services is offering 3 for 2 across its own range of acrylic products. Valid until 31st January, the deal includes the brand’s acrylic liquid, as well as its acrylic powders in shades White, Brilliant White, Pink and Clear. To take advantage of this offer, visit your nearest Salon Services…
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