April 17, 2012
| Product
LeChat’s Double Agents is a clever base coat and top coat package that will keep polish colors protected and help prevent premature chipping.
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March 23, 2012
| Photo Gallery
On March 3-5, Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) invited the entire salon industry to celebrate the 100th anniversary of America’s Beauty Show in Chicago.
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December 15, 2011
| Photo Gallery
The International Beauty Expo took place October 23 and 24 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California.
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September 15, 2011
| Photo Gallery
As the bright shine of summer fades into the earthy tones of fall, perk up your customers with these new color gel collections from your favorite manufacturers.
Keywords: Akzentz Alfalfa Nail Supply Bio Sculpture Gel Christrio CND
August 25, 2011
| Photo Gallery
Using this fun retro paint-by-numbers technique, we present the fall 2011 polish collections — deep, rich hues and sparkling glitter tones abound.
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August 16, 2011
| Photo Gallery
NAILS hosted a happy hour during Cosmoprof on Monday, August 1, attended by a number of professional nail care manufacturers, educators, and other noted guests in the industry. It was a great time to relax after the show, enjoy some cocktails and snacks, and mingle with others who normally don’t have a chance to get together.
Keywords: Backscratchers Belava CND Cosmoprof Dashing Diva
August 16, 2011
| Photo Gallery
For the second year in a row brush-on gel polish lines were the talk of the nail world at Cosmoprof North America. The game-changing nail category has steadily helped to reinvigorate the nail industry over the last year since its initial introduction. In addition, we saw some cool new nail art applications and advances in the pedicure chair world.
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July 15, 2011
| Product
LeChat has new High Energy Neon colors for its Perfect Match Soak Off Gel Polish.
Keywords: colored gels LeChat soak-off gel polish
June 24, 2011
| Article
Here’s a sampling of the industry’s latest acrylic kits that continue to provide stellar nail enhancements, from classic Frenches to bold nail art.
Keywords: acrylics Alfalfa Nail Supply ASP Aspire Backscratchers Christrio
June 7, 2011
| Article
As a newbie, you may not be familiar with all the product options available to you. Here we’ve gathered some products that may be useful as you start your career.
Keywords: Akzentz Antoine de Paris Backscratchers Belava Bellissima
May 18, 2011
| Demo
Formulated for natural nails, Perfect Match wears like gel, but goes on thinly and easily like polish. With no drying time and no chipping, the gel leaves a beautiful high shine that lasts up to 14 days.
Keywords: French manicures LeChat soak-off gel polish
May 13, 2011
| Photo Gallery
At the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE 2011) in Long Beach, NAILS asked attendees: What nails did you wear at the show? Here's a gallery of their responses.
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April 20, 2011
| Video
Part 4 – Removing Gel Polish
Keywords: colored gels LeChat soak-off gel polish