CND™ takes centre stage at the KNWLS SS22 show with its Autumn Addict collection
KNWLS showcased its spring/summer 22 collection at London Fashion Week on Saturday 18 September, with the theme being ‘Adrenaline’ – giving us biker, old school rock ‘n’ roll and London ‘It girl’ inspired looks. The lead nail tech for the show was Sylvie Macmillan. She comments, “Working with CND™ for…
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London educator takes learning to the next level with ITEC approved nail courses
Scratch speaks to renowned nail tech and educator Anna Lee about her industry journey, bridging the ethnicity gap and launching Creative Academy London Anna began her journey in the nail industry in 2004, where she enrolled on a part-time nail course at her local course, for ‘something to do.’ Anna’s…
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Nailscopes: August 2021
Immerse in the characteristics of each sign of the zodiac, as Scratch explores colour picks & designs to suit your star style… Leo JULY 23 – AUGUST 22 Happy birthday Leos! August will bring new creative ambition to your work and home life as things start to gradually pick up the pace.…
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The 4 Sweet Squared nail kits you need this summer
Sweet Squared has collaborated with four talented nail technicians to launch the Sweet Summer Edit. Finding inspiration from the summer season, Jemma Ball, Laura Costello, Natalie Whitehouse and Conni Arnott have created their own CND™ and Light Elegance kits. Let’s meet the kits… 1. Mediterranean Moments by Jemma Ball Jemma’s…
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Creative Academy London launches ITEC courses with CND™ & Light Elegance pro nail brands
Internationally recognised in 39 countries, ITEC provides leading international beauty qualifications to students in the industry and now ITEC qualifications, interwoven with CND™ and Light Elegance’s world-class education courses, are available from Creative Academy London. Students can now have the best of both worlds with the option to attend award-winning…
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USA’s FingerNailFixer launches vlog to offer education programs for budding nail artists
Holly Schippers AKA #FingerNailFixer has changed up her nail delivery and started a YouTube vlog for nail professionals. “Education is my ‘thing’,” states Holly. “And when the pandemic arrived, it hit me hard. I could not longer travel and educate across the States. I knew I had to change it…
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Seeking bold summer nail shades? CND™ reveals 6 hot hues in Summer City Chic Collection
Get clients set for a summer of fun with the six shades in the CND™ Summer City Chic Collection. Available in the UK via Sweet Squared, the collection was inspired by the vibrance of street art and the boldness it takes to make it in the city. “This fearless collection…
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Announcing Season 8: Nails Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA): Taking applications now & open to all nail artists
NTNA Season 8 is an online nail art and design competition that puts the world’s most talented nail professionals in the spotlight. After seven exciting seasons, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) has returned. With the aim to elevate the next generation of nail professionals, the competition is presented by…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Hannah Clayton of Nails by Hannah Beth
Scratch chats to Hannah Clayton of Nails by Hannah Beth about winning Best Gel Nails in the UK Hair & Beauty Awards and being yourself in the nail industry… I entered the UK Hair and Beauty Awards because I’ve figured over this last year that if you don’t put…
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CND™ announces education ambassador for Europe, Middle East & Africa
Nataliya Al-Ta’ai has been promoted to CND™ education manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Nataliya was previously part of Global Team CND™, holding the title of education ambassador for the UK for a decade. Nataliya’s career started over 17 years ago at Mary Reid International School of Beauty…
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