PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS

The Academy Jenny Storey Training2

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…

Read More
Gelish E File Image

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,…

Read More
Nail Biting Picking

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,…

Read More
Feb25 Low Res Cover Scratch For Web

Read the latest issue

All That Jazz 1

ALL THAT Jazz launch new collection

By Kat Hill | 20 January 2017

The final collection marking the marriage of Jazz Christodoulou – the face of All That Jazz – is now available. Entitled Happily Ever After, the four piece lacquer collection features: – Pitter Patter – a black glitter – Tiaras & Tantrums – a sparkling white glitter – Date Night – a purple/red glitter – Picture…

Read More
Nailtechlogoboard Pressimage 1

BRAND YOUR NAIL SNAPS with new logo board

By Kat Hill | 19 January 2017

Polish your professional image and ensure your nail snaps promote your business with the Blackwell Ferris Nail Tech Logo Board. Offering a surface and a back-drop for snaps that’s customisable to you and your business, the board is hard wearing and durable thanks to its bendable plastic material. Printed in full colour…

Read More
Jamberry Wrap 1

WEAR RED with Jamberry nail wraps & show support for the British Heart Foundation

By Helena Biggs | 19 January 2017

Nail wrap brand, Jamberry, has teamed up with the British Heart Foundation to help the fight against heart disease. In a new campaign, #JamberryWearsRed, Jamberry will donate £2 from the sale of Change of Heart, Labor of Love and Love Strong nail wraps to the charity when purchased throughout February. Coronary…

Read More
Cnd Shellac Duraforce

FEEL THE FORCE of CND™’s new SHELLAC™ DuraForce top coat

By Helena Biggs | 16 January 2017

CND™ has revealed DuraForce, a super-strong SHELLAC™ top coat, helping to protect weak nails and deliver 14+ days of high performance colour. DuraForce applies and cures in the same way as Xpress5™ and the Original Shellac Top Coat but offers 25% more protection for thin, weak or damaged nails. “CND SHELLAC™ DuraForce Top…

Read More
Miss Lucy's Mani Monday Pink Nails

#MANIMONDAY: Pretty in pink nail art by Miss Lucy’s

By Helena Biggs | 16 January 2017

We were enraptured by this delicate design by Miss Lucy’s, an educator and home salon owner from Leiston. Feature encapsulated hearts and 3D artistry, the design is ideal for brides or Valentine’s Day nails, and we love the feminine shape and additions of pink crystals to really catch attention. Check…

Read More
Eye Make Up Remover

NOUVEAU LASHES unveils make-up remover perfect for retail

By Kat Hill | 15 January 2017

Boost your retail area with Nouveau Lashes Eye Make-Up Remover. Suitable for client to use while sporting lash extensions, the micellar gel remover is enriched with vitamins to condition lashes. The formula is designed to sooth the delicate eye area and leave the skin smooth, moisturised and make-up free. Also suitable…

Read More