Recycled nail jewellery walks Vivienne Westwood AW19 runway
Sunday saw myself and Scratch’s editor-in-chief attend the much anticipated Vivienne Westwood AW19 showcase at St John’s Smith Square, Westminster. The nail team was lead by Marian Newman, who worked with the CND™ Design Lab Team to ensure the models were ready to walk the runway. The team decorated the model’s nails…
Read MoreGet set for spring with five new CND™ nail shades
Coming soon are five pretty nails shades for spring from CND™; the Sweet Escape collection. “The CND™ client is delicate but sharp, fresh but disruptive, gracious but formidable, pleasing but assertive,” comments a spokesperson for the brand. “This spring, she’s eternally escaping the confinement of ‘the box’, creating her own art,…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lisa Blair, Luma Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lisa Blair, of Luma Nails, says abstract nails have been very popular with her clients recently. “I think abstract nails are getting very popular with clients at the moment. It gives the clients a chance to be creative and…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Gorgeous garnet
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We can’t help but drool over these elegant nails that boast the hue of this month’s birthstone. Radiating the shades of January’s garnet, this design features marbling, burnt orange glitter and a classic dark overlay. Courtesy of…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Bailey Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Bailey Beauty, reveals tartan accent nails have been very popular with her clients over the winter season. “Tartan accent nails have been so popular this winter: I have no idea where it has come from…
Read MoreLight up the night with CND™’s holiday nail colour collection
With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, CND™ has twinkling shades to suit with its glitzy holiday collection, Night Moves. The four shades are available in CND™ SHELLAC and VINYLUX formulas to complement the party outfits of clients. The hues are glistening red, Kiss of Fire, fizz-inspired gold Bellini, twinkling silver…
Read MoreSherrie Farris on Fashion Week, Lecenté & Christmas nail art
Tell us about your training… I have so far completed all of my training at the CND Kent Academy with Jemma Smith for Shellac™ and Spa Pedicure certification, and Liza Smith for liquid & powder enhancements training. What is your all-time favourite nail product? Oh I can’t pick a…
Read MoreThe importance of looking after your hands at work
As your most prized tools, your hands come under a lot of stress. “As with many physical jobs, busy nail technicians can experience ailments over time, including Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,” explains CND™ education ambassador, Lysa Glover. “CTD is the result of repeated ‘trauma’ to the…
Read MoreOoze festivity with CND Vinylux™ Christmas Baubles
Spruce up retail displays this Christmas with the ultimate ornament for the nail-obsessed: the limited edition CND Vinylux™ Christmas Bauble. Each bauble teams a festive colour with the renowned CND Vinylux™ Weekly Top Coat. Delivering week-long wear, the available hues include: Wildfire Ice Bar Butterfly Queen Rock Royalty Retail to…
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