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trends

From Fantasy to Reality

Nail artist Sam Lynam of Arabella Nails in Bedfordshire, U.K., has developed a unique nail form to assist techs in creating fantasy nail art designs.

products

  1. Heart-shaped Dappen Dish

    Add a little extra personality to your nail table with this heart-shaped dappen dish from Atwood Industries. view more

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  3. DS Mystery & DS Glow

    OPI’s latest Designer Series polishes, DS Mystery and DS Glow, translate two of the season’s richest fashion shades into shimmering polishes. view more

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  5. Heavenly Glitter Collection

    Young Nails’ Heavenly Glitter Collection features eight pastel glitters: Ozone, Purple Dawn, Star Sand, Crushed Pearl, Diamond Dust, Prominence, Sakura Storm, and Mandarin. view more

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features

Bijou, Gem of a Little Salon

When salon owner Kim Baker decided to open her own salon, she found a tiny cubby in the back of a popular boutique, where her front entrance faced a parking lot and her back wall separated her from a main shopping hub. She knew she needed to make a quick and lasting impression on customers if she was going to stay in business. So Baker decided to capitalize on her small-sized salon, naming her space Bijou, a French word for a small, exquisite gem. click here

demos

Dashing Diva’s Perfect French Manicure

Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Plus has made it easier than ever to get that perfect smile line. The wraps are put on the nails using the easy application tab, and the ultra-thin French decal is left perfectly on the free edge, with smile line intact and free of brush strokes. The decoration can last after weeks of wear, and works best when combined with Dashing Diva’s Gelife Brush-On Glue and Soak-Off Gels. click here

style-makers

Suzie's Beauty Blog

Nov, 19 2009
Destination Beautiful
Destination weddings have become hugely popular, probably because it's like a wedding and a vacation in one. And the locales -- Hawaii, Fiji, Cabo -- it's all incredibly romantic and beautiful. The Martha Stewart Weddings special edition about destination weddings... read full story

Nov, 16 2009
Text-ure Me
Looking for an affordable luxury to add to your fall and winter beauty fun? Put some texture on your nails. The November issue of Elle loves OPI Lincoln Park After Dark Suede, calling it a "sophisticated make-under" of the legendary... read full story

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  • It's So Easy
    Manufactures nail art products featuring Stripe Rite, Jiffy Dry, Triplets and Double-up Brushes, Pick-err Up-err rhinestones in different shapes and colors, 40 colors of glitter in different shapes, pearls and For Rhinestones Only adhesive.
  • Kami Nail Art
    Offering Swarovski Austrian crystals and the most extensive line of Made In the USA nail art with hundreds of dazzling products, including nail art brushes, glitter, confetti, foil, acrylic paints, body art, nuggets, lace and nail art kits.
  • CND
    For over a quarter century, CND has been the leader in hand and foot beauty. Our SpaPedicure system is the leader in its field and winner of NAILS Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards for best pedicure system for five years straight.