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Team CND™ creates latex nails for Vivienne Westwood show

By Helena Biggs | 10 January 2017

Hessian, latex and VINYLUX™ hues rocked the runway on Monday, as Team CND™ lent expertise and creative vision to the Vivienne Westwood AW17/18 presentation at London Men’s Fashion Week. The dame personally approved the nail concepts courtesy of Marian Newman for CND™ for the ‘ecotricity’ themed show, and Scratch ed,…

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DUTCH BOY raises €2.5m through nail painting dare supported by top DJs & bloggers

By Helena Biggs | 7 January 2017

A terminally ill six-year-old has raised over €2.5m for fellow sick children through a nail painting dare. Dutch native, Tijn Kolsteren, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in May, took inspiration from the ice bucket challenge to dare people – particularly men – to paint their nails and donate to charities…

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NILAM HOLMES-PATEL steps down from High Definition

By Helena Biggs | 6 January 2017

Nilam Holmes-Patel, CEO of High Definition, has announced that she is leaving the company, which she co-founded with Karen Betts in 2008. In a statement released by the brand, Nilam said: “It is with sadness that I announce I am leaving High Definition. I am thankful for the amazing journey…

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KATHERINE DANIELS COSMETICS unveils new product addition

By Kat Hill | 6 January 2017

Katherine Daniels Cosmetics has launched the Multi-Tasking Eye Balm. A great skincare retail item, the balm designed to boost radiance, lift eyelids, tackle puffiness and dark circles. It also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and smooths and brightens the delicate eye area with its silky texture without feeling greasy.…

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PROMOTE INTENSE colour with CND™’s new Creative Play collection

By Helena Biggs | 5 January 2017

CND™ has added to its Creative Play nail lacquer range with eight new hues in a new collection. Inspired by your favourite places to play, the cheerful Playland collection includes Cherry Go-Round, a highly charged pink, Hold On Bright!, a fizzy orange and Aquaslide, a bright blue. A three-step system, Creative Play…

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COURSE BITES: Salon Services Manicure & Pedicure Course

By Helena Biggs | 5 January 2017

Entry Requirements:  This one-day course is ideal for beginners, as it teaches the basics of manicure and pedicure techniques. Course details: The course reviews manicure, pedicure and nail polish application techniques using a combination of demonstration and practical time. It gives students the skills and knowledge required to complete a manicure and pedicure…

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KELLY CHRISTIE scoops Best Angus Nail Salon

By Kat Hill | 5 January 2017

Top tech Kelly Christie and her Angus-based salon, Jewels Not Tools By Kelly, recently scooped Best Nail Salon at the Angus Business Award. Previously featured in Scratch Magazine, the now CNDTM Grand Master is celebrating a successful career in nails, despite a horrific car crash in 2006 that left her…

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DISCOVER SPONGELLÉ from Gerrard International

By Helena Biggs | 5 January 2017

Diversify your retail selection with Spongellé, a range of fragrance infused body buffers from Gerrard International. Designed by US product innovator, Elaine Binder, the buffers are designed to cleanse, exfoliate, massage and hydrate the skin per wash, and feature enough ingredients to allow for a particular number of washes. There…

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OVER 280 nail bars investigated in illegal immigration crackdown

By Helena Biggs | 4 January 2017

The government has arrested 97 nail bar workers in London, Edinburgh and Cardiff as part of its Operation Magnify on risk industries. In a bid to clamp down on illegal workers and identify and help potential human trafficking or ‘modern slavery’ victims, immigration officers visited over 280 nail bars between 27…

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