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The Spa at Carden raises a glass to partnership with Bollinger

By Kat Hill | 18 May 2019

The Spa at Carden has announced its partnership with champagne house, Bollinger. Set to open late summer, the new Cheshire based spa will unveil a Bollinger Beauty Bar. The sophisticated space will see guests choose from a menu of express treatments, including manicures, pedicures and grooming extras while enjoying their choice…

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Beata Aleksandrowicz launches new ‘Ask Beata’ concept

By Sophie Nutt | 10 May 2019

Author, speaker and international expert on massage, Beata Aleksandrowicz, has launched a new interactive concept called ‘Ask Beata’ to support therapists, spa directors and managers. Beata, the creator of the Pure Massage Spa Training Method, provides spas worldwide with advanced training in a modern concept of massage and is an…

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Perfect your premium pedicure: Tips from a chiropodist

By Kat Hill | 10 May 2019

Perfect your pedicure with this advice from Cindy Johnson, chiropodist and Jessica Nails area manager… Why are pedicures so important as a service – and why should a nail pro offer them?  A pedicure is not just about the cosmetic side, but also about the health of feet.  Educate your…

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PURE Spa launches four new sites in David Lloyd Leisure partnership

By Helena Biggs | 25 April 2019

Award-winning day spa group, PURE Spa & Beauty, is launching four new PURE Spa outlets across the UK, located in David Lloyd Leisure Clubs in Peterborough, Purley (Croydon), Hamilton (Glasgow) and Cheadle (Cheshire). Founded in 2002 by former chartered accountant, Becky Woodhouse, PURE Spa & Beauty’s mission has been to…

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Light Elegance reveals spa line for manis & pedis

By Helena Biggs | 7 April 2019

US nail product manufacturer, Light Elegance, has add four spa products to its portfolio of offerings. Q&Lu is ‘an indulgent, nutrient-rich collection’ that includes a bamboo-infused lotion, exfoliating scrub, sea-salt soak and tension-relieving spa oil. All four products are formulated without the use of artificial dyes or fragrances. With a…

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Light Elegance & :Yours to host Facebook Live sessions

By Kat Hill | 30 March 2019

Brands from Sweet Squared’s portfolio, Light Elegance and :Yours, are preparing to go live on Facebook. The Facebook Lives are set to showcase the brands and new release, as well as  offer top insider tips thanks to the education ambassadors on hand. On 7 April at 8pm, Light Elegance EA Jeni Smith will be demonstrating…

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Titanic Spa launches wellness focused staff room

By Kat Hill | 19 February 2019

Yorkshire eco-spa, Titanic Spa, has unveiled a new wellness-inspired staff room. The staff room is an airy, daylit space, complete with areas and a breakfast bar. The staff room has also been fitted with easily accessible phone charging ports, snack and coffee machines, as well as Bluetooth speakers to help…

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Raison d’Etre celebrates its 20th birthday

By Sophie Nutt | 15 January 2019

Global spa consultancy, Raison d’Etre, is celebrating its 20th birthday since opening its first spa in 1999. Raison d’Etre has spent the last 20 years becoming a global leader in spa design, wellness business and spa education, which includes creating some of the most iconic spa brands including Aman Spas,…

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UK’s first eco-spa implements ‘clean air act’

By Sophie Nutt | 7 December 2018

Titanic Spa, the UK’s first eco-spa, has launched a ‘clean air act’ to provide a clean breathing space both inside and outside of the spa. Following the statistics that pollution causes up to 36,000 early deaths a year in the UK and the news that London regularly breaches EU air…

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Vegan beauty: Defined by experts

By Helena Biggs | 1 November 2018

With 2018 seeing an increasingly conscious approach across all industries, Scratch quizzes experts about veganism – and the properties upheld by the increasing numbers of vegan nail and beauty products. To be considered vegan, a product or service must be free of any animal-derived ingredients. “This includes ingredients such as…

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Protect skin with Payot’s Blue Techni Liss range

By Helena Biggs | 29 October 2018

Skin and body care brand, Payot, has launched a range of products to help combat the effects of blue light on the skin. Its research has shown that blue light from screens impacts on sleeping patterns, with the body feeling less difference between day and night. This in turn can…

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QMS Medicosmetics grows its education in the Maldives

By Sophie Nutt | 19 October 2018

QMS Cosmetics has carried out extensive training throughout its Maldives locations during a trip that saw head of training, Rowan Hall-Farrise provide brand education to a total of 27 therapists over a period of 10 days. Teams from the company’s most prestigious spa locations – the Amilla Sushi and Finolhu…

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Sienna X appoints new brand wax ambassador

By Sophie Nutt | 1 August 2018

Sienna X has appointed Danielle Power as its new brand wax ambassador. With an experienced professional background in beauty therapy, Danielle has been qualified and working in the industry for over 10 years, in salons and spas such as The Chewton Glen Spa and Elemis Travel Spa. In 2016, Danielle…

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Scottish spa scoops two award wins

By Kat Hill | 19 June 2018

Scottish spa, Blythswood Square, has revealed a recent double award win. The five star spa and hotel located in Glasgow recently scooped Spa of the Year in Scotland’s LOOK Awards, as well as Luxury Spa of the Year in the first ever Scottish Beauty Industry Awards. The wins come aftercompleting several spa…

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Elemis releases new Sea Lavender and Samphire body care

By Sophie Nutt | 12 June 2018

Inspired by the refreshing aromatic of the sea, cleanse and smooth skin with the Sea Lavender and Samphire body care range from Elemis. The uplifting body care collection blends marine extracts of Sea lavender and samphire with citrus notes of lemon and a warm grounding base of patchouli to leave…

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