Cnd Bootcamp

CND™ reveals new education ambassadors following 7-day training event

By Helena Biggs | 23 May 2019

Edinburgh played host to CND™’s International Bootcamp, at which candidates from all over the world battled through intense assessments to become the best of the best in CND™ Full Systems education. This bootcamp-style experience began in Colorado, 1981, with the goal of inspiring generations of CND™ nail artists with great training…

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Urban Retreat

Urban Retreat to launch five storey luxury salon in Knightsbridge

By Helena Biggs | 12 May 2019

Luxury London salon operator, Urban Retreat, has announced a new concept flagship in Knightsbridge. Its first stand-alone location, Urban Retreat – The White House, will launch this summer on Hans Crescent. The 12,000 sqft space will focus on personalised client health, nutrition and wellbeing to complement hair and beauty services.…

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Cnd Yes I Do Collection Bridal Nails

Say ‘I Do’ to bridal nail shades from CND™

By Helena Biggs | 24 April 2019

Wedding season is on the horizon, so prepare to pamper bridal clients with four beautiful new hues from CND™. The ‘Yes, I Do’ collection features pretty pink and white shades; ideal worn alone or in a French manicure style. Affectionally titled White Wedding, Bouquet, Veiled and Forever Yours, the shades…

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Points to consider before purchasing nail products

By Scratch Staff | 3 April 2019

Samantha Sweet, co-founder of nail & beauty distribution & education company, Sweet Squared, offers advice for those looking to enhance their professional nail kit… When buying professional products, you should be looking for a company that asks questions such as what certificates you have. If you don’t have certificates, does…

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The Nail Room & Co, Hackney, London

Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Room & Co, Hackney, London

By Kat Hill | 3 April 2019

After honing her craft in some of London’s nail hot spots, Lucy Francis knew it was time to put her stamp on the scene with her own salon space. “While working in Shoreditch four days a week, I decided to rent a space in a hairdressers for the other three…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jade Robinson, JADE: Professional Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 24 March 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty, wears super cute Dumbo-inspired nails. “I created my Dumbo nails by, first infilling with CND Brisa Sculpting Gel and prepping them for painting where I then using CND Shellac in Digi-Teal. To create the…

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Emma Brock Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Brock, The NailDresser

By Sophie Nutt | 12 March 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Brock, of The NailDresser, says pale pink and iridescent hues are making for a popular combination with her clients. “I have had a few clients coming in recently asking for something special and pretty. With having the new…

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

By Kat Hill | 8 March 2019

March 8 marks International Women’s Day; a day to recognise and celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. A day to set both personal and professional goals and look back at your achievement, what are you celebrating today? In the spirit, we’ve rounded up a few inspirational quotes…

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Scratch welcomes guest editor, CND™’s Jan Arnold, for March edition

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2019

CND™ co-founder & style director, Jan Arnold, has been welcomed as guest editor for the March 2019 edition of Scratch magazine. It’s particularly poignant timing as the brand commemorates 40 years in the nail sector, and Jan’s ruby red corset on our cover (made from nail tips, of course) represents…

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Cnd Pens

CND™ launches nail treatments in handy pen form

By Helena Biggs | 27 February 2019

CND™ has launched its popular RescueRXx and SolarOil formulas in a handy pen-style applicator. Ideal for handbags and pockets to help take care of nails while on-the-move, simply click the top to release the formula and swipe the brush over nails. Benefits include controlled, precise application, added speed and less…

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