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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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Make a statement this summer with CND™’s 6 ‘Bizarre Beauty’ nail colours

By Callie Iley | 16 June 2023

Embrace bold self-expression with CND™’s Bizarre Beauty collection, featuring six stand-out shades in punchy summer hues, complete with a shimmering holographic finish. Available in both Shellac™ and Vinylux™ Long Wear Polish finishes, the collection draws inspiration from on-trend colour blocking and abstract styles. The shades include: Sundial It Up –…

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Behind the Brand: Meet the best friend duo behind Lovelle Salon Wear

By Callie Iley | 12 June 2023

Fashion-forward beauty therapist best friends, Nikki Hutchings & Sonia Ghag, designed a range of salon wear to suit the modern beauty pro without compromising on style or comfort. Beauty therapist duo, Nikki Hutchings and Sonia Ghag, met when their children started at school together. With both having an interest in…

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Fancy visiting Tokyo? Take a trip with YOSHI’s 9 bright summer nail shades

By Chloe Randall | 12 June 2023

YOSHI’s Tokyo collection features nine bold and bright shades ready for summer, inspired by the energy in the city of Tokyo. Offering a range of bright colours, including hues of pink, purple and orange, each shade has a creamy consistency, with two thin layers recommended for a full coverage application.…

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Luxury without a high price tag? Check out Brush On Luxe gel polishes & builder gels

By Carter Rogers | 12 June 2023

In just three years, Brittany Thwaites has grown her business from a modest home setup to a luxury salon space in the centre of Harrogate. Specialising in gel polish services, it was a regular client who, at an appointment last July, ignited a curiosity in Brittany; to create her own…

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What is the cuticle & how much can be safely removed in a manicure?

By Katie Barnes | 6 June 2023

Possibly one of the most debated and controversial topics in the industry, following allergies right now, is the cuticle. What is it, what is living and non-living, and what and how much can safely be removed? It can be confusing to know the difference between the terminology you hear including…

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Discover the magic of Arabian Nights with Halo Gel Polish’s summer 2023 collection

By Callie Iley | 4 June 2023

Halo Gel Polish turns up the heat with its six-piece summer 2023 collection, Arabian Nights. Featuring a range of bold and bright fashionable hues to suit the season, the collection pulls inspiration from luxurious desert nights. Offering easy application and high pigmentation, complete with a shiny finish, the collection features…

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