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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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Add seasonal sparkles to nails with Jessica’s Million Dollar Moments collection

By Callie Iley | 18 December 2022

Add seasonal sparkles to nails with Jessica’s Million Dollar Moments collection Jessica Cosmetics has expanded its range with the three-piece Million Dollar Moments collection. Available in Custom Colour nail polish and GELeration gel polish formulations, the collection consists of three luxe glitter shades to suit the festive season. The shades…

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Townhouse salon announces launch of Covent Garden location & Festive Collection

By Callie Iley | 13 December 2022

Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 2022, Townhouse, has unveiled its eighth location in The Yards, Covent Garden, alongside the launch of the Townhouse Festive Collection. The salon Located within a few minutes’ walk from Covent Garden tube station, the salon sees Townhouse’s signature Insta-worthy décor brought to the…

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Nails.INC & Percy Pig pair up for scented nail polish launch

By Helena Biggs | 8 December 2022

Nails.INC & Percy Pig pair up for scented nail polish launch British nailcare brand, Nails.INC, has teamed up with popular confectionery character, Percy Pig, to launch a Percy scented nail polish duo. Percy, a creation by M&S, first hit shelves as a gummy sweet in 1992 and is the most…

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Get festive in the salon with NAF! Pro cuticle oils, candle & diffuser

By Callie Iley | 4 December 2022

Get festive in the salon with NAF! Pro cuticle oils, candle & diffuser Indulge in the scents of the season with NAF! Pro’s limited edition winter 2022 collection, Winter Wonders, featuring two festive cuticle oil scents, a scented candle and a reed diffuser. The collection draws inspiration from the scents and…

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Spend the Winter in Vail with Entity Beauty’s 6-piece collection

By Chloe Randall | 3 December 2022

Spend the Winter in Vail with Entity Beauty‘s 6-piece collection Are your clients wanting a cosy yet elegant nail look for the winter season? Entity Beauty has launched 6 hues ideal for the holiday occasions. With a high gloss finish, the collection is called ‘Winter in Vail’ and the shades…

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Turn heads with Artistic Nail Design’s winter 2022 Totally Tinseled colour collection

By Callie Iley | 2 December 2022

Turn heads with Artistic Nail Design’s winter 2022 Totally Tinseled colour collection Artistic Nail Design has launched its winter 2022 collection, Totally Tinseled, drawing inspiration from the festive season while maintaining its signature edgy twist. The collection offers a variety of finishes and tones, with six seasonal hues ranging from…

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