October 9 2008 - Celebrity Watch
Polish the Night Away
Celebrity manicurist Elsbeth used Nailtini polish to do the nails of finalists on “Dancing With the Stars.” Finalist Kristy Yamaguchi donned a pink and black tiger print that Elsbeth handpainted herself.
Tags: CELEBRITIES, ELSBETH, NAIL ART
October 9 2008 - Celebrity Watch
Fresh Ink
China Glaze manicurist Melissa Bozant did some pre-show pampering for the BET Awards using the company’s INK collection.
Tags: CELEBRITIES, CHINA GLAZE, POLISH
October 9 2008 - Celebrity Watch
CND & the City
CND’s Liza Smith did the nails of Sarah Jessica Parker for the London premier of the “Sex & The City” movie. “I massaged with Birch and Mint Scentsations, and used Cuticle Remover, Cuticle Eraser, and SolarOil,” Smith says.
Tags: CELEBRITIES, CND, LOTIONS
October 9 2008 - Celebrity Watch
“It” in Italy
Misa Cosmetic Products was well represented at Milan Fashion Week as nail tech Antonio Sacripante choose Misa’s polish for the Gaetano Navarra and DSquared shows. The colors were fittingly from the Fashion Collection, named after top models of the ’90s and today.
Tags: FASHION WEEK, MISA COSMETICS
October 9 2008 - Celebrity Watch
Gossip Worthy
Blake Lively, star of CW Television’s hot drama “Gossip Girl,” wore Minx Silver Lightning nails to the Nina Ricci After Party for the Met Ball in New York City.
Tags: CELEBRITIES, MINX NAILS
October 1 2008 - Celebrity Watch
Hollywood, Here I Come
Want to jumpstart your career as a celebrity manicurist, make-up artist, hair, or fashion stylist? There’s now a live one-day class that can help you do just that. Taught by Crystal Wright, president of the Crystal Agency and L.A.-based manicurist Melissa Bozant, the “Packaging Your Portfolio Workshop” covers such essentials as building a print and online portfolio, testing with photographers, signing with an agent, getting on the assistants’ list, creating a brand, print and electronic comp cards, and securing work in the field. The cost of the class is $459 (including all materials and meals; discounts are available for students and groups of two or more). Classes are currently scheduled for Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta. For more information, call (877) 913-0500 or e-mail workshops@makeupandhairstyling.com.
Tags: CAREER CONSULTANT, CELEBRITIES, CREATING A PORTFOLIO, PROFESSIONAL IMAGE
September 29 2008 - Celebrity Watch
Designer Stacey Eisner Likes Color Club's Neons collection
In Vanity Fair's "My Stuff" section, NY designer Stacey Eisner says her favorite nail polish color comes from Color Club.
September 25 2008 - Celebrity Watch
Catch A Break at Modelmayhem.com
A salon owner who frequently works behind the scenes at photo shoots, Maisie Dunbar recommends modelmayem.com — a site geared for models and photographers — to those looking to break into this exciting aspect of the business. “Offer to trade your work for prints,” she advises. “That way you can build a professional-looking portfolio of your work.”
Tags: CREATING A PORTFOLIO, EXCHANGE FOR SERVICES, MODELS, PHOTOGRAHPERS