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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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Browse Artistic Nail Design’s summer 2022 menu of cocktail-inspired shades

By Callie Iley | 17 June 2022

Fancy a cocktail by the beach? Artistic Nail Design has served up the Sippin’ Pretty summer 2022 collection, filled with fun, bold hues inspired by delicious drinks. Available in Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution Reactive Nail Lacquer, and Perfect Dip Powders in six fun summer shades, the…

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Introducing VORTEX: The portable nail dust collector from Gelish

By Helena Biggs | 15 June 2022

Capture dust from filing and keep air clean with VORTEX, the portable nail dust collector from Gelish. Super slim and space-saving, it’s roughly the size of a copy of Scratch magazine – perfect for both in-salon or mobile techs, and has an elevated flip stand. Combining quiet operation with maximum…

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Seeking baby soft feet? Say hello to The GelBottle Inc’s E-Foot File

By Chloe Randall | 10 June 2022

The GelBottle Inc has introduced the TGB E-Foot File to help get your clients’ feet silky smooth and summer-ready. Designed by nail techs for nail techs, the E-Foot File features adjustable speed controls (up to 500RPM) and a quiet motor. It serves to eliminate repetitive and rigorous hand-filing from pedicure…

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Cheese scented nail polish? Yes, it’s a thing.

By Helena Biggs | 10 June 2022

While we’re still talking about Nails.INC’s delectable chocolate-themed collaboration with Magnum – and now the brand has taken its food-meets-fingernails partnerships to a new level with cheese-scented nail polish. Now, you may be thinking it’s a little late for an April Fool’s – but this is no fib, as Nails.INC…

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How to reduce your nail infill time

By Katie Barnes | 7 June 2022

Infill and maintenance services can be the bane of a tech’s life, taking a considerable amount of time, and often undercharging for the time spent.   However, a lot less time is required than you would think. I am going to share my top tips on infill and maintenance procedures…

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Add glitz & glam to nail designs with 6 Lecenté glitters

By Callie Iley | 3 June 2022

Expanding its multi glitz glitter collection, Lecenté has unveiled six dazzling shades. Using a range of glitter sizes for the ultimate sparkle, the multi glitz glitters can be used for a full coverage effect over enhancements or to add smatterings of sparkle onto nails. The shades include: Angelite – metallic…

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