December 1, 2010
| Demo
Perfect Match gel polish applies like nail polish but wears like gel.
Keywords: gel-polish LeChat manicures
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
We have gathered the latest brush-on gel polish available at the time of printing, but more companies are finishing development on lines of their own.
Keywords: Cacee CND EZ Flow Gelish gel-polish
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Nails get eerily enchanting for Halloween with tons of vampy polishes and glittering appliqués. Glow-in-the-dark gels and mysterious side effects add fun details for the spooky month.
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November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Nothing quite rings in the fall season like the toll of school bells indicating that class is back in session. So pull out your trusty highlighter and be sure to take notes during this lesson on the new fall colors.
Keywords: China Glaze Color Club Dashing Diva Duri Essie
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
As gels increase in popularity, manufacturers plant a wider variety of color gels into their lines so techs can match the different seasons. From pastel pinks to bold blues and pretty purples in-between, here’s a sampling of the latest spring gel collections.
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November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
BIG. BOLD. BRIGHT. COLOR. That’s what we thought when we opened the 2010 spring polish collections. This season’s new nail colors are the brightest, boldest, most vibrant hues we’ve seen in years.
Keywords: CHI China Glaze CND Color Club Diamond Cosmetics
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Looking to add even more color options for your clients? Why not consider an easy-to-apply color gel application? From soft pastels to solid bolds, color gels can be a longer-lasting alternative to traditional nail polish.
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November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Get back to your inner child with this month's fall polish preview. Not just for little girls, our paper dolls make dressing up your clients' nails as easy as child's play -- now snip to it!
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October 5, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Gels continued their recent boom at Cosmoprof North America. There were more soak-off gels, more colored gels, and at least 10 companies showcasing the hottest trend right now — brush-on gel polish lines.
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August 3, 2010
| Photo Gallery
The Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event again proved itself as a vibrant beauty show, with more than 46,000 attendees present during the two-day show (which took place June 6 to 7). The show featured 350-plus classes, nail competitions, and NailTech Network Orlando (which was co-hosted by Beautytech.com and NAILS). Next year’s show will be June 4-6.
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July 21, 2010
| Product
LeChat’s CM Nail Art Kit includes nine CM Paintbrush colors with short brushes for detailed work, and nine colors with longer brushes for striping.
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July 1, 2010
| Article
Amidst the gel-craze, acrylics have steadily been reinventing themselves to come out with better performing powders, and with brighter colors than ever. Here’s a collection of the newest acrylic powders on the market.
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May 3, 2010
| Photo Gallery
From January 30 through February 1, 40,000 beauty professionals attended ISSE, up 21% from 2009 and breaking the show’s all-time attendance records. The show featured 397 exhibitors, which is up 3% from 2009.
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April 1, 2010
| Article
If you’re looking to add a nice finishing touch to any nail look, a UV gel top coat can be a great way to cap off the enhancement with a protective and high-gloss coating.
Keywords: add-on services Akzentz Backscratchers Bellisima Bio Sculpture Gel
February 24, 2010
| Product
LeChat’s Science Color Changing Gels can change color by simply adding heat.
Keywords: colored gels LeChat
