IWD 2020: How a manicure helps this triathlete to complete the toughest of races
Scratch puts the spotlight on inspiring & successful women in the run up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… Claire-Shea Simonds has been a competitive swimmer and runner since the age of eight, however from 11 years old she began to complete swimming and running with other sports to become…
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11 bridal nail colours your clients will love
Here comes the bride! Scroll down to check out our selection of bridal shades ideal for the upcoming wedding season… 1.CND Shellac™ in Romantique www.sweetsquared.com 2.Vu Shine Gel in Ballerina www.vunailsystems.com 3.NSI Polish Pro in Love Letters www.nsinails.co.uk 4.Cuccio Colour in Pretty Pink Tu Tu www.cuccio.co.uk 5.INK London iLac in…
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Behind-the-scenes at Fashion Week: Halpern AW20
Marian Newman reveals the nail tales & styles for Halpern’s autumn/winter 2020 Fashion Week showcase… The nail team: Jennie Nippard, Charli Jepson, Nic Hills, Rachel Furr, Amy Oldale, Kristine Toce The brief for Halpern came a week before the show with a mood board from the stylist, Patti Wilson, and…
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London Fashion Week AW20: Sheer simplicity @ Richard Quinn
Extravagant, theatrical style and eccentric doll-like dresses framed Richard Quinn’s dream house for his London Fashion Week AW20 showcase, balanced with a stunningly subtle nail look. Lead nail technician, Sylvie Macmillan, decided on a classic sheer nail to complement the exuberant collection. Each of the nude shades used were specifically…
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London Fashion Week AW20: Matte nail styles @ Halpern
Channelling the power women of the 1970s, Halpern’s AW20 showcase saw sequinned suits and embellishments – with a nail look seeing multiple matte styles. Lead nail stylist, Marian Newman, chose two key CND™ colours: Jiggy and classic Black Pool. The shades then saw a coat of CND™ Vinylux Matte Top Coat. “I didn’t…
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London Fashion Week AW20: Gold, black & red @ Pam Hogg
The Pam Hogg AW20 ‘Will There Be A Morning’ show saw a rebellious, edgy and dark collection complemented by nails painted in the three most prominent hues from the catwalk; gold, black and blood red. Held at the renowned Fashion Scout venue, Pam Hogg renewed her crown as ‘queen of…
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CND™ introduces VINYLUX™ Two-in-One nail colour applicators
Ideal for mobile techs and on-the-go touch ups, CND™ has released VINYLUX™ Two-in-One nail colour applicators. On one end is a base and colour polish and on the other is CND™‘s fast-drying Long Wear Topcoat, which features ProLight Technology to prevent yellowing. Colours include Negligee, a sheer baby pink; Field…
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Meet the CND™ icons: Reena Hammer
To celebrate 40 years of CND™ – and to honour the brand’s long-time fans, CND™ has brought back five of its most iconic shades, available for a limited time only. The CND™ Iconic collection – featuring Company Red, Spike, Jiggy, Pointe Blanc and Satin Sheets available in Shellac only –…
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Meet the CND™ icons: Marian Newman
To celebrate 40 years of CND™ – and to honour the brand’s long-time fans, CND™ has brought back five of its most iconic shades, available for a limited time only. The CND™ Iconic collection – featuring Company Red, Spike, Jiggy, Pointe Blanc and Satin Sheets available in Shellac only –…
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Meet the CND™ icons: Metta Francis
To celebrate 40 years of CND™ – and to honour the brand’s long-time fans, CND™ has brought back five of its most iconic shades, available for a limited time only. The CND™ Iconic collection – featuring Company Red, Spike, Jiggy, Pointe Blanc and Satin Sheets available in Shellac only –…
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