IWD 2020: Kelly Christie on surviving a traumatic brain injury & becoming a CND Grand Master
Scratch puts the spotlight on inspiring & successful businesswomen in the run up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… MEET KELLY CHRISTIE Kelly is a traumatic brain injury survivor, public speaker and nail technician. Attending a number of events including the Scottish Brain Injury Forum, Glaxo and Montrose Academy’s Senior…
Read MoreIWD 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…
Read MoreBehind-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…
Read MoreLondon 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…
Read MoreLondon 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…
Read MoreLondon 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…
Read MoreCND™ 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…
Read MoreSalon 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…
Read MoreTop 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…
Read MoreA 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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