July 1, 2017
| Blog Post
Celebrate Canada's 150th birthday with nail art!
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May 16, 2017
| Article
This new global competition, organized and cofounded by Sammi “Sparkles” Newell, was created so competitors could have a place to grow and expand their boundaries.
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January 30, 2017
| Article
Our neighbors to the north favor conservative looks that highlight the health and beauty of natural nails, though hotspots of nail art also coexist.
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January 29, 2016
| Article
Business is booming at the mid-priced Canadian salon chain, The Ten Spot. With 17 locations operating across Canada, there are plans in the works to start expanding into the United States.
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July 29, 2014
| Blog Post
Danielle Glass, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada
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July 25, 2014
| Blog Post
Cindy Kirkpatrick, Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada
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July 22, 2014
| Article
Bright pink, leopard prints, and pop music at a nail salon? Meet London, Ontario, Canada’s Posh Pedicure Lounge, where the parties go late and girlfriends bond over pedicure chairs.
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July 1, 2014
| Blog Post
Nail artists celebrate Canada Day 2014!
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June 6, 2014
| Video
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Canadian Hairdresser Mirror Awards showcasing the height of talent that exists in the Canadian beauty industry. Jenn Titre took home the title of Nail Technician of the Year.
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May 21, 2014
| Blog Post
Mami Griffin, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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February 25, 2013
| Demo
The gold product line from Linden Leaves is used to create this upscale pedicure at Luxe Beauty Lounge in Vancouver.
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October 23, 2012
| Blog Post
Kim Hanzlik, Nails, Hands, Feet and Toes, Winnemucca, NevadaAimie Westerman, Posh Nails & Designs, Williams Lake, BC, CanadaBeth Ericksen, Ladies Room, Hanford, CA
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September 30, 2012
| Article
Depending on conditions, clients’ hands and feet may be puffy, moist, and sweaty or cold, dry, and numb. A tech needs to know how to compensate for these changes so she can apply product to a consistent, stable nail surface each time.
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August 31, 2012
| Article
Does our environment change how we do nails? Do techs living in climates where it dips into double digits below zero work differently than techs who live where it’s nearly 100 degrees with 80% humidity?
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March 29, 2012
| Article
After a successful career as a makeup artist, Vancouver salon owner Mika Morris segued into nails. Social media, creativity, and flexibility helped this beauty industry entrepreneur rise to the top.
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