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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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Get groovy in summer 2023 with Artistic Nail Design’s Sunny Daze collection

By Callie Iley | 30 June 2023

Bring bold summer styling to clients’ manicures this season with Artistic Nail Design’s six-piece collection, Sunny Daze. Featuring a rainbow of bright, avant-garde hues, the Sunny Daze collection is available in a range of systems, including Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution Reactive Nail Lacquer, and Perfect Dip…

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The GelBottle & Peacci collab with podcaster for Pride nail edit

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 June 2023

Professional nailcare brand, The GelBottle, and sister retail brand, Peacci, have partnered with Josh Smith, host of Reign with Josh Smith, to celebrate Pride 2023. The collaboration between the nail brands and celebrity interview podcast host sees the curation of The Reignbow Edit: 11 empowering nail shades to raise money…

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Add a splash of colour to nail looks with Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s 6-piece summer collection

By Chloe Randall | 26 June 2023

Gelish & Morgan Taylor have unveiled the six-piece summer collection, Splash of Colour, inspired by all things under the sea. This collection includes the following hues: • Corally Invited – Peach Coral Crème • Let’s Crab A Bite – Fiery Tangerine Pearl • You Octopi My Heart – Fuchsia Crème…

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Master the ePedi with Lucy Pastorelli’s ePedi Course & 7-piece drill bit kit

By Callie Iley | 25 June 2023

Taught by Lucy Pastorelli across three UK locations, the LP ePedi Course is a one-day intensive ABT accredited course teaching how to safely perform electric pedicure treatments.   Taking place in Glasgow, Sheffield and the South East, the LP ePedi Course teaches qualified E-file techs the dry pedicure treatment, offering…

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Seeking smooth skin this summer? Check out waxing specialist Andy Rouillard’s top tips

By Guest Writer | 23 June 2023

Waxing specialist & Salon System expert, Andy Rouillard of Axiom Wax Academy, shares his top tips for achieving a perfect finish when performing professional wax treatments in the summer. 1. Cleanse “Hot, sweaty skin is a nightmare to wax, so don’t be stingy with the pre-wax cleanser,” Andy recommends. “Just…

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Artistic Nail Design unveils 2 structure gel products to build & strengthen nails

By Rebecca Hitchon | 16 June 2023

Artistic Nail Design has extended its range of structure gels with the launch of a Brush-On Builder Gel and Rubber Base Coat – which is available in three shades. The two formulas feature alongside Artistic’s Correction Gel Soak-Off Nail Strengthener, in what UK distributor, Louella Belle, is calling the ‘dream…

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