July 1, 2000
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NAILS has learned from correspondence from the U.S.-based Nail manufacturers Council and an interview with industry chemist Dough Schoon that an ingredient commonly found in acrylic systems called benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is under scrutiny in several European countries because of a regulatory classification issue.
Keywords: BPO Doug Schoon ingredients international
May 1, 2000
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Finland may lay claim to the title “cell phone capital of the world,” but we think nail tech Tina Daley’s comer of the United Kingdom may well quality as the cell phone art capital.
Keywords: international nail art
February 1, 2000
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Canadians are just as passionate about the nail industry as their American neighbors, and with the recent rise of nails-only salons and nail services up north, the time is right for the installation of associations, expansion of education, and – most importantly – the certification or licensure of nail technicians.
Keywords: Canada Debbie Krakalovich international licensing MMA
November 1, 1998
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Light-activated gel systems have been revamped for the healthy, odor-free environment of the 90s.
Keywords: En Vogue gels IBD international Light Concept Nails
September 1, 1998
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The Professional Association of Nailcare Specialists and Nailtechnicians of Germany is formed to support German nail techs.
Keywords: associations international
September 1, 1998
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Keywords: international
December 1, 1995
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Being a nail pioneer in Nigeria isn’t easy. But Adetokunbo Awogboro is blazing trails right and left, with a little help from loyal clients, and a friendly customs officials or two.
Keywords: distribution international licensing nails-only salons Nigeria
May 1, 1995
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Japanese manufacturer is water based and claims to be odor free.
Keywords: ingredients international polish
January 1, 1995
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Keywords: international OPI Products
May 1, 1994
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For another, people associate Los Angeles with the latest crazes, and SuperNail of Los Angeles brings the latest nail trends and techniques to the British public.
Keywords: international salon profiles
January 1, 1994
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Norwegian women’s interest in nails is growing, reports Norwegian nail school owner Tone-Lise Forbergskog, whose three-month nail course is the first of its kind in Norway.
Keywords: international
September 1, 1993
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Keywords: international
August 1, 1984
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Akiko Kimura develops beauty/manicuring school to develop market in Tokyo
Keywords: international Japanese nail industry
