WHAT I’M WEARING: Sherrie Farris, Sherrie’s Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sherrie Farris, of Sherrie’s Nails, wears a pretty pastel bumblebee and daisy-inspired design. “I’ve always loved pastel yellow nails but personally never been brave enough to wear it… Lockdown gave me the opportunity to try it and I love it!…
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Victoria Adams on her love for neutral nails & being a glitter make-up artist
Scratch chats to Victoria Adams, owner of Lemonade Beauty, about her love for the nail industry, being a glitter make-up artist and relocating her salon just before the UK lockdown… “I trained in nails in 2018 at a salon school in Kent,” explains Victoria. “I then went on to further my…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Hayley McCabe
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Hayley McCabe, wears a sparkling golden glitter French. “I have had short nails for a while and so sculpted enhancements using the Lecenté Create Builder Gel. I added one coat of CND Shellac in Negligee and encapsulated Lecenté…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jemma Ball, Jemma Elizabeth Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Elizabeth Beauty, wears a dainty butterfly nail look for spring. “I created the nails by using a base of CND Shellac™ in Bouquet – it’s the perfect semi-sheer pinky nude base. I then painted the butterfly…
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Helen Burton-Ward on allergy prevention
Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year 2019 and CND™ education ambassador, Helen-Burton Ward, shares her advice to preventing allergies… Allergies and overexposure are widespread issues within the industry. An allergy may develop as a response to the improper application or cure of a nail system, or sensitivity to certain…
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Coronavirus: Sweet Squared donates 200 bottles of CND™ hand lotion to NHS
Sweet Squared has donated 200 bottles of CNDTM Gardenia Woods Spa Lotion to the British Vogue Hands On Appeal. The Hands On Appeal sees brands coming together to donate much needed products to the NHS frontline battling Covid-19. Hand lotion is urgently needed for NHS staff, with many suffering from dry, sore hands due to…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Jemma Elizabeth Beauty, Stoke-on-Trent
Having forged a successful solo career, Jemma Ball knew the time was right to settle with a permanent base for her beauty business. Jemma Elizabeth Beauty boasts far more than a pretty face with its inky blue and blush pink scheme, as, with a combination of Jemma’s savvy business skills…
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Cool pastels & elegant neutrals combine for CND™ spring collection
CND™ has revealed the English Garden collection ready for spring. Six soft and delicate shades inspired by a quintessential English garden make up the collection, which sees a selection of cool pastels and elegant neutrals. The romantic collection features a feminine palette, ideal for clients as they begin to switch…
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CND™ adds 15 shades to Shellac™ range
CND™ has added 15 much-loved Vinylux™ shades to its Shellac™ range of colours. Ideal for clients seeking a longer wear-time, Shellac™ sees easy application thanks to its ergonomic brush, as well as 14+ day nail colour and five minute removal for the client. Scroll down to see the new shades! Available via…
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IWD 2020: Kelly Christie on surviving a traumatic brain injury & becoming a CND Grand Master
Scratch puts the spotlight on inspiring & successful businesswomen in the run up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… MEET KELLY CHRISTIE Kelly is a traumatic brain injury survivor, public speaker and nail technician. Attending a number of events including the Scottish Brain Injury Forum, Glaxo and Montrose Academy’s Senior…
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