February 11, 2011
| News
InStyle spotlights CND’s Shellac manicures as worthy beauty splurges that save time in the long run.
Keywords: CND manicures Shellac
February 11, 2011
| News
Marie Claire suggests ditching sweet pink polishes for spring and going bold with darker shades.
Keywords: celebrity nail techs nail trends Orly
February 10, 2011
| Video
OPI reviews the new Sorbet-like look achieved with 6 of the Texas collection shades. Displayed here is "Guy Meets Gal-veston, one of the season's hottest corals.
Keywords: OPI Products polish polishing techniques trends
February 10, 2011
| News
Teen Vogue features an editorial focused on hot nail art and bright colors.
Keywords: celebrities nail art nail trends
February 3, 2011
| Photo Gallery
Clean neutral nails returned to the runways of New York Spring Fashion Week, though a few designers opted for bold colors and unique nail art looks.
Keywords: China Glaze CND Color Club Cuccio Naturale Dashing Diva
February 3, 2011
| Article
A technique where blocks of solid colors are placed next to each other to add visual interest
Keywords: nail art nail art inspiration trend watch
February 1, 2011
| News
Congratulations to Jessica Marie Ellison of Jolie Beauty Bar in Toronto, who recently won an award in the 22nd annual Contessas.
Keywords: awards Canada Contessa Awards enhancements nail art
February 1, 2011
| Article
Crackle polish takes texture to a new level with eye-catching fault-line styled breaks that will make passers-by ask, “Who did your nails?”
Keywords: China Glaze crackle polish OPI Products polish trends
January 7, 2011
| Video
A sampling of the exposure Shellac got in the media in 2010.
Keywords: CND Shellac
January 1, 2011
| Article
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.
Keywords: nail art nail art inspiration nail trends
January 1, 2011
| Article
Come take a class, learn about the latest products, meet new friends, and renew your love of nails. Here's a quick preview of this year's major tradeshows.
Keywords: career handbook continuing education networking newbie tradeshows
January 1, 2011
| Article
Nail professionals can show the world their creativity by designing and photographing their best work to enter in the International Nail Technicians Association (INTA) Stars Nail Design photo competition. Finalists will be selected and judged by industry celebrities and editors, including Jan Arnold, co-founder of CND, nail technician Vicki Peters, and NAILS editor Hannah Lee.
Keywords: competing competitions International Nail Technicians Association nail art
December 3, 2010
| Article
Mini polishes may be small in scale, but they are consistently best-sellers throughout the year. As demand rises, more manufacturers are expanding their permanent mini collections and some are creating new lines of minis for the first time.
Keywords: Color Club Essie Jessica Cosmetics LCN Nubar
December 1, 2010
| Article
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.
Keywords: nail art nail art inspiration nail trends trend watch
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
