January 1, 2011
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No longer just for doilies and potholders, crafty crochet — a fabric-creating technique that involves looping thread with a hooked needle — now appears in designer dresses, shoes, and other accessories.
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December 1, 2010
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Inspired in part by the AMC drama “Mad Men,” hourglass silhouettes, bold red lipstick, and other looks from the late 1950s and early 1960s are back in style.
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November 22, 2010
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Matte finishes, moon manicures, metallics, and nudes made up an exciting nail scene at New York Fashion Week, which took place September 10-17. This gallery is an expanded version of the article in the February 2010 issue of NAILS Magazine.
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November 22, 2010
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A modern spin on the classic 1950s “how to be a better housewife” tips, we’ve got you covered in common stain removal. And to put the final twist on it, we present you with a myriad of coffee, red wine, and lipstick stains all made out of this fall’s new polish collections.
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October 1, 2010
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As fashion designers experiment with different textures on the runway, nail polish manufacturers keep up with an array of stylish nail polish finish offerings — from the traditional cream to the edgy suede. One nail tech shares her expertise to help you sort through all of the jargon and match the appropriate client to the appropriate finish.
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March 1, 2010
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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. So instead of showing you a few colors from each collection (which frankly wouldn’t do them justice), we decided to showcase the collections in full so you can get the same dramatic effect. For once, we have no props, no gimmicks, no stories — we’re simply letting the colors speak for themselves.
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February 1, 2010
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Passion is contagious, and at least several students at Michael’s School of Beauty can testify to this fact.
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March 17, 2009
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Polish and shoe color that go together? That’s what’s new on the trend reports…
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March 1, 2009
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Bird and feather-related prints and designs are flying off of retail shelves.
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February 1, 2009
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Everyone's talking about gels these days. Nail professionals always want to stay on top of the latest trends, but many of them have a hard time understanding the gel process. Breaking down the steps involved in a gel application will help you determine whether you'd like to offer these services.
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February 1, 2009
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As animal prints come back en vogue, the style pubs are making it their mission to help readers understand that it’s chic to wear…and best in small doses.
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December 1, 2008
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Dashing Diva’s renowned nail tech Alisha Rimando shares several of her favorite holiday nail looks.
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December 1, 2008
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A pattern of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical bands in varying colors.
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November 1, 2008
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A revitalization of the fashion trends popularized by the counterculture group of the '60s and '70s, including peace symbols and tie-dye.
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