Jemma Ball

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Bailey Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 6 November 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Bailey Beauty, reveals iridescent and glittery nails are popular with her clients at the moment. “I bought some new Lecenté chubby glitters and advertised on my social media for a model to use them on.…

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Lisa Blair Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lisa Blair, Luma Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 23 October 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lisa Blair, of Luma Nails, reveals that mermaid-inspired designs are always popular with her clients, no matter the weather. “Mermaid designs are always popular. This particular client loves pink so I decided to incorporate them both together. “I used…

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Pregnant Woman Nails

What to consider when pedicuring a pregnant client

By Helena Biggs | 15 October 2018

Pregnant pampering can be a welcome treat for a tired mum-to-be as a luxurious pedicure can soothe sore feet and encourage circulation. The small but significant treatment can help boost beauty confidence during a pregnancy or simply help maintain overall foot care when the client can no longer reach their…

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Enchanted Jems

Salon in the Spotlight: Enchanted Jems, South Ockendon, Essex

By Kat Hill | 19 September 2018

Being new to the industry hasn’t stopped Jemma Gregory from pursing her dreams. “I started Enchanted Jems last year after completing my training with CND™ education ambassador, Justine Crick. I always had a passion for nails and being a full time mum I wanted a job I could fit around…

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Cnd Libertine 1200

NYFW Nails: CND™ for Libertine SS19

By Helena Biggs | 16 September 2018

Fashion design house, Libertine, chose the CND™ Design Lab Team once more to create the nail looks for its SS19 showcase at New York Fashion Week. The collection inspiration Libertine’s Johnson Hartig drew inspiration from Georgian glass-covered portrait stones and fine needle-point embroidery. The SS19 collection aims to show there…

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Toni Honey Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Toni Honey, Toni Honey Nail & Beauty Academy

By Sophie Nutt | 11 September 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Toni Honey, of Tony Honey Nail & Beauty Academy, reveals that soft, nude marble designs have been popular with her clients recently. “I think it’s been requested so much due to the marble craze still being so popular on…

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Salon in the Spotlight: GirlHub Nail, Beauty & Tanning Salon, Bury

By Kat Hill | 22 August 2018

After her personal life change forever, Emma Singleton decided it was time for a change and time to chase her dream. “I’ve been doing nails for 13 years alongside being a HR consultant,” explains Emma. “In September 2016, I had my first child and in December that year decided it…

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Cnd Shellac Luxe, Hero Product

CND™ launches SHELLAC LUXE™ gel polish system

By Kat Hill | 17 August 2018

CND™’s innovative new gel polish system, CND™ SHELLAC LUXE™ is now available via Sweet Squared. The professional system sees two-step application and 60-second removal time. Developed for strong, healthy nails, the system sees a high-gloss finish and 14 day+ wear. With time-saving at the core of its ethos, the new line…

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Rachel Horrocks Cnd 2

Experiment with earthy nail tones for quirky design results

By Scratch Staff | 7 August 2018

With the autumn/winter season nearing, dabble with new design ideas and get your hands on new collections to create fashion-forward nail results. Rachel Horrocks, nail tech and content marketing manager for Sweet Squared, has embraced autumn by getting creative with brush strokes, colours and trends, Here, she reveals how to…

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Cnd Shellac Luxe, Hero Product

Sweet Squared to host CND Shellac™ Luxe drop-in demo days

By Sophie Nutt | 31 July 2018

Following it’s previous ‘Do-LUXE Xperience Days’, Sweet Squared has revealed that it will host over 15 CND ShellacTM Luxe demo days across the UK and Ireland. With the aim to educate nail techs in effective application and removal of the CND ShellacTM Luxe system, the demo days will begin on…

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