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Master ‘nailfies’ as a nail tech with these expert photography tips

By Lilly Delmage | 2 April 2025

The ultimate guide to everything you need to know as a nail tech who wants to capture high-quality nail photos… First impressions matter. Blurry, dark or low-resolution photos can make it difficult for social media users to properly appreciate your nail creations, which could impact whether they decide to book…

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NO MORE Week: How nail & beauty pros can support clients experiencing domestic abuse

By Scratch Staff | 4 March 2025

NO MORE Week is an annual, international campaign to raise awareness about and take a stand against domestic abuse and sexual violence. It provides resources for individuals and organisations to take action and make a difference, and you can too as a nail/beauty pro. The focus for 2025 is ‘NO…

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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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TRACEY LEE to head to the UK to teach design techniques

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2017

Scratch Stars finalist, Marie-Louise Coster, is hosting multi award-winning nail artist, Tracey Lee, at her Bristol training school next month. Tracey, who scooped NAILS magazine’s Next Top Nail Artist 2017 title, will be offering expert advice in mixed media designs on Saturday 15 July and hand painting on Sunday 16…

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COURSE BITES: Cuccio Pronto Soak Off UV Gel Workshop

By Kat Hill | 18 May 2017

Course Details: Learn the skills needed to become a pro at Cuccio Pronto Soak Off UV Gel. The pure gel formula is great for clients with weak and damaged nails, helping to give additional strength that gel polish in a bottle cannot. With 50 shades, including glitters, in the range, shades can…

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MAGPIE BEAUTY reveals new team of educators

By Kat Hill | 17 May 2017

Magpie Beauty has revealed its new line up of educators. Along with the new team, the nail art brand will be soon offering fully accredited courses. The new educators include: Sarah Shakespeare, owner of Magpie Beauty Amy Thompson, of Fingertip Beauty Ruth Munro, of Little Blank Spaces Sophie Hudd,  Rainbow Nails…

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HIGH DEFINITION reveals future brow training dates

By Helena Biggs | 13 May 2017

High Definition has announced its brow training dates for May and June. Open to everyone, the two-day training course covers the skills needed to master the unique High Definition Brows experience. Classes are held at the brand’s state-of-the-art academies in Leeds, Milton Keynes and Glasgow, and at an exclusive pop-up…

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LEARN SUMMER DESIGNS with Brillbird

By Kat Hill | 12 May 2017

Want to try your hand at these designs and glean expert tips? Brillbird educator for South West, Neringa Alsauskiene, is inviting technicians to a Summer Party Design in Bristol. On June 11, Neringa will teach you how to create effective salon designs by using different techniques. Running 10am – 4pm, on completion of them attendees…

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COURSE BITES: Tantruth Extreme Body Contouring Course

By Kat Hill | 11 May 2017

Course Details: Learn how to contour and shade the body to define muscles, giving the appearance of a slimmer, toned and celebrity tanned look. Attendees will learn about of body sculpting, contouring and shading, and celebrity tanning techniques, as well explore the Tantruth brand and products. The course is worth 3 CPD hours and points. Duration:…

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