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August 11 2008 - Features

Couture Couleur: OPI Goes Tres Chic with France Collection

The effortless style for which French women are known – a juxtaposition of elegance and ease – is captured this fall in OPI's French Collection with polished combinations of tweed and silk, chunky sweaters and delicate blouses, tailored pencil skirts and lingerie-inspired looks.

By Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive Vice President

The effortless style for which French women are known – a juxtaposition of elegance and ease – is captured this fall in OPI's French Collection with polished combinations of tweed and silk, chunky sweaters and delicate blouses, tailored pencil skirts and lingerie-inspired looks.

Tags: POLISH

July 17 2008 - Features

Beach Bride, City Bride

Not every bride wants a french manicure. Peruse our gallery of alternative bridal nails for any sensibility.

By NAILS MAGAZINE

Not every bride wants a french manicure. Peruse our gallery of alternative bridal nails for any sensibility.

Tags: 3D NAIL ART, BRIDAL, EMBELLISHMENTS, NAIL ART, NAIL ART FOR BOLD

July 17 2008 - Features

A Winning [Brand] Combination

Becoming a household name is important for any business -- salons included. The winner and finalists in our Best Salon Brand contest prove they have what it takes to build a strong brand. From interesting logos to unique promotional materials such as pocket mirrors and brushes, these salons prove that consistency can build brand loyalty.

Michelle Danielle Day Spa of Chappaqua, NY, is the winner of NAILS 2003 Graphics Contest for best branded collateral and promotional material.

By NAILS MAGAZINE [2003]

Becoming a household name is important for any business -- salons included. The winner and finalists in our Best Salon Brand contest prove they have what it takes to build a strong brand. From interesting logos to unique promotional materials such as pocket mirrors and brushes, these salons prove that consistency can build brand loyalty.

Tags: MARKETING/PROMOTIONS

July 7 2008 - Features

Chipped Is Hip?

It seems some fads have more staying power and momentum than they should.

Tags: POLISH, TRENDS

September 25 2008 - Features

Are Jeans and Sweats Up to Code?

Whether or not your salon has an official dress code, there are expectations that a certain standard be maintained. Just what that standard is may depend on the atmosphere, size, and location of your salon. We asked techs if there is ever a time when old jeans or sweats are appropriate attire for the salon.

Tags: APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, PROFESSIONAL IMAGE, SALON ATTIRE, SALON UNIFORMS, STAFF MANAGEMENT

October 2 2008 - Features

Just Like You Picture It - Tips from Techs on Photographing Nails

The Gorillapods come in three different sizes to support different size cameras, and the legs can even wrap around other objects to create a stable platform in the most unlikely of places. (www.joby.com)

By Tim Crowley

For many techs, taking pictures of your work allows you to create portfolios for your clients, advertise themselves on Internet sites like MySpace, or share your work with peers on forums and websites. Here are some tips from techs who have made a habit of photographing nails.

Tags: CREATING A PORTFOLIO OF YOUR WORK, NAIL ART, PHOTOGRAPHING NAILS

October 1 2008 - Features

Temporary Tips for Temporary Clients

To jazz up these temporary tips, Rhoades used white shimmer polish and applied it
using a sponging technique. Then silver polish was applied across the smile line.

For clients who aren’t regular nail-wearers, temporary tips can be just the thing to add dazzle to a special event like a wedding or a prom.

Tags: PARTY NAILS, SPECIAL OCCASION ENHANCEMENTS, TEMPORARY CLIENTS, TIP REMOVAL KIT

September 30 2008 - Features

From the Fashion Week Runways

Get Me to the Taj on Time, by OPI

Fashion Week took New York City by storm Feb. 1-8, showing off the upcoming Fall fashions and, of course, the latest trends in nails. Here’s a round-up of some of the best styles from the runways.

Tags: CHINA GLAZE, CND, FASHION SHOW, FASHION WEEK 2008, KISS PRODUCTS, OPI PRODUCTS

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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