Jemma Ball Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Bailey Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 27 August 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Bailey Beauty, reveals beautiful bridal nails with a hint of sparkle have been popular with her clients recently. “I was asked to do this design by a client that is getting married but who doesn’t…

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Cnd Treasured Moments Fall:winter

CND™ reveals ‘Treasured Moments’ nail colour collection for autumn/winter

By Helena Biggs | 7 August 2019

Inspired by cherished moments, CND™’s autumn/winter collection of nail shades features rich, grounded tones and a vintage vibe. With names including ‘First Love’ and ‘Cap & Gown’, the five shades have been designed to remind the wearer of their most sentimental memories. “This collection is all about tapping into your…

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5 minutes with Helen Burton-Ward

By Kat Hill | 27 July 2019

We chatted to Helen Burton-Ward, Scratch Stars Awards 2019 Natural Nail Care Specialist of the Year, about her love for competing, CND Vinylux™, and her ‘Dream Nail Pro Dinner Party’… Tell us about your training… My journey in the nail world started at just 15 years of age when I…

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Cnd™ 40th Anniversary

Celebrate CND™’s 40th anniversary with exclusive releases

By Scratch Staff | 16 July 2019

Celebrate CND™’s 40th anniversary in style with a host of ruby-inspired goodies – all available via Sweet Squared. Create inspired designs with the CND Shellac™40th Anniversary Pro Kit. The pack sees CND Shellac™ in Wildfire, Base Coat, Duraforce Top Coat and a 40-pack of Swarovski Ruby Crystals.  It also includes a…

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Leigh on Style

Hannah Missen leads nail team for charity fashion show

By Kat Hill | 13 July 2019

Scratch Stars Awards 2019 finalist, Hannah Missen, was on hand to lend her nail styling skills for a recent charity event, Leigh on Style – a fashion event at The Arlington Ballroom, in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Working with brands to support local businesses, the charity catwalk show raised over £2,000…

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Linnails, Hyökännummi, Finland

Salon in the Spotlight: Linnails, Hyökännummi, Finland

By Kat Hill | 26 June 2019

In search of a creative outlet to occupy her during maternity leave, Miia Linna was drawn to the world of nails. “It was actually my best friend who suggested that I should try my hand at nails as she knew that that was something I’d enjoy,” smiles Miia Linna. “In…

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Cnd Prismatic

Be bold this summer with CND™’s Prismatic nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 20 June 2019

California dreaming meets runway fashion this summer with CND™’s bold nail colour collection, Prismatic. The five punchy shades are inspired by the youthful energy of a rebellious summer, and comprise the dynamic ‘Ultraviolet’, swimming-pool blue ‘Dimensional’, urban ‘Psychedelic’, sweet shop ‘Holographic, and emerald ‘Aura’. “Summer is all about the vivacious…

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The Kuku Girls Download

The KuKu Girls rock Download Festival nails backstage

By Kat Hill | 19 June 2019

The team from KuKu Hair and Beauty were on hand to pamper performers and VIPs backstage at Download Festival all weekend long. The KuKu Girls amped up nail looks for festival goers, tending to the talons of lead base player from Eagles of Death Metal, Jennie Vee. Jennie opted for…

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What happened at the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist event 2019

By Kat Hill | 9 June 2019

While at Premiere Orlando, the Scratch team was invited to a very exciting event – the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Social. The evening saw the live announcement of this season’s winner and was a celebration of all things nails! The evening kicked off with a social which saw the…

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Cnd Nail Lab Urban Retreat

CND™ Nail Lab to make its mark at new Urban Retreat flagship

By Scratch Staff | 6 June 2019

Urban Retreat is set to open its new Knightsbridge flagship, The White House, in July, with CND™ as the brand of choice for nail services. The five-storey salon will feature the CND™ Nail Lab; a luxe destination where Londoners and tourists can go to experience CND™’s extensive colour offerings and…

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