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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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The GelBottle Inc launches capsule clothing collection, TGB Apparel

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 January 2023

The GelBottle Inc launches capsule clothing collection, TGB Apparel The professional nail brand has released four genderless luxe-apparel pieces. TGB Apparel features versatile hoodies, joggers, sweaters and t-shirts, which are available in three colourways – all with a neutral washed-effect. Dark grey colourway, charcoal, is designed to be a timeless…

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Achieve success with this planner made for nail pros

By Chloe Randall | 8 January 2023

Achieve success with this planner made for nail pros In 2022, nail educator and business owner, Rebecca Orme launched The Nail Tech Success Planner, aimed to help nail technicians organise their business- and now, it is back with updates to help you achieve success even easier.  “I felt after speaking…

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Nail & Beauty Excellence adds e-file & gel colour collection to portfolio

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 January 2023

Nail & Beauty Excellence adds e-file & gel colour collection to portfolio Nail & Beauty Excellence, the pro nail brand founded and directed by Scratch Stars L&P Tech of the Year 2022, Jade Barber, has launched the 2in1 E-file and Vintage Dusk gel polish collection. The portable and cordless E-file can…

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Karen Betts adds LASH DENSITY treatment to PMU portfolio

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 January 2023

Karen Betts adds LASH DENSITY treatment to PMU portfolio The UK authority in permanent make-up, who heads up an empire of beauty brands, including Nouveau Lashes, HD Brows and K.B. Pro, has launched an eye enhancing technique for fuller looking lashes. Available in all Karen Betts clinics (London, Cheshire and…

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Sparkle & shine with HD Pro’s Crown Jewels nail colour collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 December 2022

Sparkle & shine with HD Pro’s Crown Jewels nail colour collection HD Pro, the product line innovated and developed by multi award-winning and globally renowned nail artist, Hazel Dixon, has unveiled eight glitter nail shades. Available in the brand’s Colour It! gel polish formula, which is Hema free, vegan-friendly and…

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Beauty business owner, Clare Anderson, wins Great British Entrepreneur of the Year award

By Callie Iley | 30 December 2022

Clare Anderson, founder of Shared Beauty Secrets, has been named Great British Entrepreneur of the Year in the South East in recognition for her contributions to the beauty and wellness industry. Shared Beauty Secrets has gone on to train over 10,000 therapists since its founding in 2009, and Clare herself…

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