CND™ co-founder steps down from role after 46 years
Jan Arnold, co-founder of nail brand, CND™, has stepped down from the role after 46 years. It was 1978 when her father, Dr. Stuart Nordstrom, a practicing dentist, got the idea for a nail enhancement product, and subsequently launched SolarNail™ Liquid. This monomer formulation set a benchmark for liquid &…
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CND™ nail styles storm the runway for The Blonds at NYFW
Design duo, The Blonds, called upon CND™ nail stylists to create looks for their spring 2023 show at New York Fashion Week. The fashion collection is a tribute to the first summer the designers shared, filled with escapism, glamour, and nightlife in New York City – as well as excess…
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CND™ unveils 7-piece Pro Skincare range for hand & foot treatments
CND™ has unveiled Pro Skincare, a professional range of skincare-inspired spa products to elevate hand and foot treatments. The vegan, eco-friendly range will launch in the UK on 31 May 2022 and has been co-developed with skincare experts and nail professionals. All seven products are housed in 100% recycled packaging.…
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CND™ unveils 4 Over The Top Effects to add shine & shimmer to nails
Upgrade your nail styles with four highly pigmented chrome and holographic ‘Over The Top Effects’ from CND™. Mix each pigment into sculpting powder or gel to serve up an eye-catching finish, or layer over CND Shellac™ before finishing with No Wipe Top Coat. The CND™ Over The Top Effects Kit…
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Indiana nail tech scoops Season 8 NAILS Next Top Artist (NTNA) title
The NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) competition (Season 8) concluded on 4 October, with Emily Nash (@nailsbyem) announced as the winner following 10 weeks of weekly challenges. The online nail art and design competition, launched by NAILS magazine and sponsored by CND, aims to showcase the world’s most talented…
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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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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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CND™ reveals ‘Treasured Moments’ nail colour collection for autumn/winter
Inspired by cherished moments, CND™’s autumn/winter collection of nail shades features rich, grounded tones and a vintage vibe. With names including ‘First Love’ and ‘Cap & Gown’, the five shades have been designed to remind the wearer of their most sentimental memories. “This collection is all about tapping into your…
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What happened at the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist event 2019
While at Premiere Orlando, the Scratch team was invited to a very exciting event – the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Social. The evening saw the live announcement of this season’s winner and was a celebration of all things nails! The evening kicked off with a social which saw the…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
March 8 marks International Women’s Day; a day to recognise and celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. A day to set both personal and professional goals and look back at your achievement, what are you celebrating today? In the spirit, we’ve rounded up a few inspirational quotes…
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Scratch welcomes guest editor, CND™’s Jan Arnold, for March edition
CND™ co-founder & style director, Jan Arnold, has been welcomed as guest editor for the March 2019 edition of Scratch magazine. It’s particularly poignant timing as the brand commemorates 40 years in the nail sector, and Jan’s ruby red corset on our cover (made from nail tips, of course) represents…
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CND™ launches SHELLAC LUXE™ gel polish system
CND™’s innovative new gel polish system, CND™ SHELLAC LUXE™ is now available via Sweet Squared. The professional system sees two-step application and 60-second removal time. Developed for strong, healthy nails, the system sees a high-gloss finish and 14 day+ wear. With time-saving at the core of its ethos, the new line…
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CND™ distributors experience ‘the unexpected’ in Morocco
Sweet Squared, UK distributor of CND™, joined fellow distributors of the brand in Marrakesh, Morocco for the CND™ a conference with the theme: deliver the unexpected. The three-day International Distributor Conference saw 86 delegates from 60 countries come together to CND™’s brand ‘personality’; authentic, innovative, creative, stylish and professional. Attendees from…
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Join Sweet Squared and CND™ in the hunt for the UK’s unstoppable woman
Celebrating women who have overcome adversity to achieve their goals and those who have not let anything stand in their way, CND™ and Sweet Squared have launched a campaign and are asking for your help. Assisted by a panel of successful female judges, including Marian Newman and Sue Marsh, CND™ and Sweet Squared…
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