September 16, 2012
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Woven fabric featuring a short dense pile that lends it a distinctive textured feel.
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September 12, 2012
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Marie Claire @WORK featured a list of the hottest shades for fall from pale pink to navy blue. According to the issue, all of the mentioned shades are safe for a work and a night on the town.
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August 22, 2012
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Amidst the current surge of nail art comes a new trend in temporary body art; for lack of a better term, we’ve dubbed it lip art.
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July 12, 2012
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Essie paired six popping shades with matching flip-flops by Tkees, according to InStyle magazine.
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July 10, 2012
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From love potions and the magical hour of sunset to witches and warlocks, fantasy and illusion are inspiring designers this fall.
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June 21, 2012
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Redbook Magazine provides tips from the pros this month on how to fix any aggravating yet inevitable chips and stains to your client's manicure.
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June 19, 2012
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We've heard of nail art, but what about "lip art"? Lip appliques in animal print, glitter, and other designs popped up at all the big beauty shows in 2012. It could be a great retail product for your nail salon, or even a service make-up artists at full-service salons could add to their menus. Here's a how-to from Violent Lips, one of the makers of designed lip appliques.
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May 24, 2012
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The best nail products for 2012 according to InStyle were listed in the magazine's May issue.
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May 11, 2012
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Alex Noonan, beauty director of Marie Claire Australia, named two of spring's hottest international polishes.
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March 14, 2012
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“Blackberry Bling” is all about beautifying a client’s dialing digit.
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March 1, 2012
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Showcasing this season’s bright and bold color choices, we don’t think it’s safe to bet on black — or red.
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February 29, 2012
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Spring colors likewise reflect differing moods, encapsulating vivid brights, soft muted tones, and fun-loving pastels.
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February 1, 2012
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According to Cosmopolitan, certain polish brands are starting to market lines catering to men. For example, EvolutionMan's lacquers have the tagline "for the no-nonsense rebel inside all of us."
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January 27, 2012
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According to Marie Claire's January 2012 issue, an ethereal sea-nymph look has been spotted all over the runways. To "catch" on, try offering SpaRitual's Nail Lacquer in Ebb & Flow.
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December 30, 2011
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Recently, long-lasting gel polish has gained a significant at-home appeal, according to Allure magazine's December 2011 Beauty Reporter. But does it last?
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