Calgel has been selected as the gel system of choice by Champneys, which has just opened one of the first Champneys Day Spas at Boots in Milton Keynes. With an extensive choice of gel shades and a self-levelling formula, the system is already proving to be a big hit with spa clients. Kayleigh Baker hotfooted to Milton Keynes to suss out the setup. Find out how she got on in the December issue...

More than a staggering 22,000 people walked through the doors during the two-day Olympia Beauty exhibition last month. The hugely successful show brought together some of the biggest brands in the beauty industry, as well as niche and specialist companies, cementing the show as a must-attend event.

Are you a passionate, creative, ambitious nail technician, or salon owner? If so, get excited, as your work in the industry now has the opportunity to be rewarded. Scratch magazine has launched The Scratch Stars Awards to celebrate and encourage the unbelievable talent and remarkable work within the nail industry. Open to all nail professionals, the Scratch Stars Awards ceremony 2012 will take place on May 20 at the stunning Cafe De Paris, London.

Habia is getting set to host it's annual Scottish Conference focusing on qualifications, funding and future challenges in the industry. Taking place in Glasgow on September 5th at The Marriot Hotel, key speakers lined up include Dr Andre Reibig from the Scottish Funding Council, Dr Stephen Vickers from VTCT and Andrew Darby from Habia. 

An evening show will follow the conference, showing techniques on how to improve staff skills. Tickets for the conference cost £195 and include free entry to the evening show. To order call 0845 6123 555 or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it