Meet the CND™ icons: Fee Wallace
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: Nataliya Al-Ta’ai
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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Salon in the Spotlight: Amelia’s Beauty Box, Christchurch, Dorset
“I started up my own business three years ago after my family moved onto an old farm house,” smiles Amelia Butt. “The cabin was already set up with running water and insulation, so it was perfect for my dream cabin. “My salon is unique as it’s easy to get to…
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Top tips for seasonal retailing
CND™ and Sweet Squared EA, Elissa Newton-Smalls, reveals her top tips for seasonal retailing… What should be considered before investing in retail lines? The very first thing to consider is your target market. Who is your clientele? Look at the average age and which age group tend to spend on…
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A celebration of CND™’s 40th anniversary – By Marian Newman
Imagine my excitement to be invited to the ‘event of the year’; an exhibition at San Diego’s Oceanside Museum of Art that celebrates 40 years of CND™. It focused on an amazing 40 years of record breaking innovation in the professional nail industry. Backtrack over 30 years… I was new…
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Metta Francis on mastering enhancements & creating expressive designs
Tell us about your training… When I first entered the industry back in 2010, I was still working full time and looked for courses that I could complete around the day job. I initially trained with CND™ in manicure and pedicure services, followed by Nail Harmony for Gelish training. I trained in…
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CND™ partners with Swarovski Crystals for festive collection
CNDTM has partnered with Swarovski Crystals for its festive nail colour collection, Crystal Alchemy. The five shimmering shades – available in both ShellacTM and VinyluxTM formulas – are inspired by precious jewels and include names such as: Lovely Quartz Rebellious Ruby Divine Diamond Sassy Sapphire Powerful Hematite “This collection introduces…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Elizabeth Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Elizabeth Beauty, reveals delicate floral designs have been popular with her clients recently. “This nail design has been popular because people are still holding onto summer nails! In the next month I think it will…
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Moulin Rouge inspires nails by CND™ for The Blonds at NYFW
The Blonds SS20 show at New York Fashion Week brought Baz Lurhmann’s Moulin Rouge to life, with the nail looks created by CNDTM also taking inspiration from the musical. This season’s The Blonds nail inspiration paid homage to the most iconic Moulin Rouge scenes and characters. Working closely with David…
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Bright CND™ nail hues walk runway for Pam Hogg SS20
Pops of bright nail colours walked the runway at Pam Hogg’s SS20 showcase at London Fashion Week. The CND™ & Sweet Squared team were lead by Nickie Rhodes-Hill, Scratch Stars Awards 2019 Session Stylist of the Year. The nail team also included: Amy Morphey, Joanna Tompkins, Shienne Mann and Kay…
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