UK Government supports practical learning with changes to education system
UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has announced fundamental changes to the current education system, designed to bolster technical education routes alongside traditional academic subjects. In a bid to tackle the UK’s youth unemployment crisis and expand options for young people, the Prime Minister has unveiled a number of educational adjustments.…
The nail artist who left the beauty industry for 6 years & found her way back
Claire Fox always knew nails were her calling. She trained, she built her clientele and she made it happen. Then six years ago, everything changed. What followed was a chapter Claire never expected, but one that ultimately led her back to the work that had always defined her. She shares…
How to choose the best nail educator & course for you
Scratch Stars Educator of the Year 2024 & Online Educator of the Year 2025, Melanie Lewendon, kicks off her online column with a guide to nail education. Choosing an educator and course is one of the most important decisions you will make, particularly when starting your career in the nail…
Award-winning nail pro launches course to support aspiring business owners
Michelle Brown, Scratch Stars Home Nail Salon of the Year 2025 winner & finalist in the category for 2026, has unveiled the Retail Escape Route course. Understanding that building a business is an experience that can be dominated by self-doubt, the pro has taken action to empower aspiring entrepreneurs. Her…
The Nail Lab expands education offering with The Nail Hub
Professional nail brand, The Nail Lab (TNL), has expanded its education offering with the launch of The Nail Hub – a dedicated arm of the business designed to ‘raise education standards throughout the UK and beyond’. The Nail Hub serves to empower nail professionals through structured, high-quality training. With a…
This Victorian-style Doncaster beauty salon is designed to feel like home
Salon owner, Khristie Lawton, shares how she crafted a home-away-from-home oasis just outside the hustle and bustle of Doncaster city centre. Relaxing, welcoming, and safe are three words that inspired the design of Khristie Lawton’s Victorian-style salon. Defining her parents’ living room as the muse for the space, Khristie explains…
London College of Beauty Therapy announces relocation of campus
Having outgrown its campus in Ramillies House, Soho, the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) is moving to another premises. Its new home in Fashion Street, in the heart of Shoreditch, will allow the college to expand its provision and train more students via a newly-refurbished building. Plans include to…
The GelBottle Inc expands academy offerings to empower nail pros
Brighton-based nail brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB), has launched in-person courses, workshops and a call service via TGB Academy, to support aspiring and experienced techs. The company’s most popular online workshops, BIAB™ Master and Perfect Prep, will be available as in-person courses at the company’s Centre of Excellence in Brighton.…
NO MORE Week: How nail & beauty pros can support clients experiencing domestic abuse
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…
Scottish training centre launches spa traineeship programme to help combat employment crisis
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…
Want to elevate your nail art? Award-winning pro unveils memberships for all skill levels
The World’s Star Nail Artist 2023, Katy Pottle, has announced the Sparkle Squad: a membership programme to empower nail artists. “Having worked as a nail tech for over 22 years, I know firsthand the challenges and triumphs that come with mastering nail art, says Katy Pottle. “After winning The World’s…
Government launches Skills England to tackle ‘fragmented and broken’ skills system
The UK government has launched body, Skills England, to ‘kickstart economic growth, by opening up new opportunities for young people and enabling British businesses to recruit more home-grown talent,’ according to Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. Department for Education non-executive director & former Co-operative Group chief, Richard Pennycook, has been appointed…
UK government to fully fund apprenticeships for small businesses
From 1 April 2024, the UK government will fully fund the cost of apprenticeship training for 16 to 21 year-olds in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Financed by a £60 million investment to enable up to 20,000 more apprenticeships, the decision follows calls by beauty industry bodies to introduce greater…
Nail & beauty educators, here’s how to market your courses to create demand
Esteemed nail and beauty educators share their top marketing tactics to increase the demand for courses… Find your niche “Educators must figure out what their USP (unique selling point) is, so they can focus on and reap the rewards from marketing this quality. What is your key strength? What does…
Celebrity nail artist launches 8-day educational programme in Bali
Julie Kandalec, the founder of Julie K Nail Academy, whose clients have included P!nk, Emily Blunt and Camila Cabello, has announced her first Beauty & Business Mastermind in Bali, Indonesia, 11-18 June 2024. The eight-day programme is tailored to nail artists, hair stylists, make-up artists and aestheticians seeking to enhance…
