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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap April 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 April 2024

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for April has been announced as Kamila Konopniak. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Stunning Sapphires, marking CND™’s 45th anniversary, in the bid to win a prize from Sweet Squared. Entries were judged by Scratch senior news…

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Travel ‘Across The Mani-verse’ with CND™’s vibrant spring nail shades

By Rebecca Hitchon | 8 March 2024

CND™ is inviting nail enthusiasts on a captivating colour journey with its spring 2024 collection, Across The Mani-verse. With six shades available in both CND Shellac™ Gel Polish and CND Vinylux™ Long Wear Polish, the mood-boosting, playful spring palette pays homage to an alternate reality, offering crème and holographic nail…

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CND™ & Charlotte Tilbury collaborate with Harris Reed for London Fashion Week showcase

By Helena Biggs | 16 February 2024

CND™ and Charlotte Tilbury collaborated with British-American designer, Harris Reed, to create bold nail designs and vibrant make-up looks for his AW24 London Fashion Week showcase. Renowned for creating gender fluid items that play with themes of masculinity and femininity, Reed describes his aesthetic as ‘Romanticism gone non-binary’, and items…

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Looking to enhance services & elevate treatments? Check out Sweet Squared’s CND™ Online Certification Programme

By Callie Iley | 13 February 2024

Sweet Squared has launched its CND™ Online Certification Programme, offering accessible and comprehensive professional training. Available to book from 12 February 2024, each 60-minute webinar showcases a specific CND™ system, offering in-depth insights and practical techniques to professionals. Participants will also gain access to exclusive promotions and receive a window…

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CND™ collaborates with Marc Jacobs for AW24 runway show

By Callie Iley | 8 February 2024

Inspired by papercut dolls and Diana Ross’ iconic style, three barely-there CND™ shades were worn at the Marc Jacobs autumn/winter 2024 runway show. Shades used include: CND™ Bare Chemise – semi-sheer light nude. CND™ Field Fox – grey-toned nude beige. CND™ Satin Pajamas – opaque taupe beige. Lead nail artist,…

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Get the look: Kim Kardashian’s GQ Awards chocolate nail style

By Helena Biggs | 20 November 2023

TV personality & business owner, Kim Kardashian, was awarded the Tycoon of the Year award at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, showcasing a chocolate brown nail look created using CND™ products. The event celebrated individuals who have significantly impacted culture, fashion, entertainment and sports in 2023, at a…

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Let the essence of nature inspire your seasonal nail styling with CND™’s Magical Botany collection

By Callie Iley | 4 October 2023

Drawing inspiration from the rich, earthy hues of the winter season, CND™ has launched its Magical Botany collection. Available in both CND Shellac™ and Vinylux™ formulations, the six-piece collection seeks to honour the changing seasons with its natural palette. Jan Arnold, co-founder and style director of CND™, comments: “We crave…

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CND™ expands L&P portfolio with Perfect Color Powders & Odorless Sculpting Liquid

By Scratch Staff | 26 September 2023

Nail brand, CND™, has unveiled six Perfect Color Sculpting Powder shades, offering a more varied range of L&P colour blending options. In addition, an Odorless Sculpting Liquid has been launched in three sizes, to minimise odours associated with traditional L&P acrylic services. The Sculpting Powders can be mixed to create…

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CND™ announces partnership with celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec, for Paris Fashion Week 2023 

By Callie Iley | 22 September 2023

Taking place at the American Cathedral in Paris on September 28 2023, celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec, is working in partnership with CND™ as lead nail artist for the Christian Cowan 2023 Paris Fashion Week show. Leading New York Fashion Week shows every season since 2009, New York City-based nail artist,…

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Tech Talk: Meet Fashion Week nail stylist, Ella Vivii

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 September 2023

The story behind Ella Vivii’s introduction to the nail industry is a heart-warming one. Her mum, Charlotte Burgess, owns a nail and beauty salon, educates and is a session stylist, so Ella grew up around nails. “But I was always more interested in fashion and studied Styling & Production at the…

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