November 17, 2010
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Single-sleeve gowns, diagonally cut hemlines, and one-side-only embellishments prove that style doesn’t necessarily have to be balanced to have a cohesive look.
Keywords: nail art trends
November 17, 2010
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Embellishments are all the rage right now, and a popular trend called “Blackberry Bling” is all about beautifying your clients’ dialing digit. Named by celebrity manicurist Dawn Sterling of The Back Room Hand & Foot Spa at Carol’s Daughter in Harlem, N.Y., the trend features a basic manicure in one color and special embellishments or a different shade of polish just on the thumb and/or ring finger.
Keywords: embellishments fashion nail art trends
November 15, 2010
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Hosted by Athena Elliott, a certified medical nail technician and a Minx specialist, the show gives listeners the straight talk on the nail biz — including current trends, industry news, interviews with celebrity manicurists and industry leaders, and local salon reviews.
Keywords: nails and fashion trends web marketing
November 1, 2010
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The new crop of UV-cured brush-on gel polishes has set the industry abuzz. But what exactly is the technology behind these so-called hybrids, and how can they affect your business?
Keywords: adding new services gel polish soak-off gels trends
October 1, 2010
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Inspired by the polished looks of the opposite sex, women are donning softer versions of men’s staples like fitted blazers, pinstripes, and button-down shirts.
Keywords: nail art trends
September 7, 2010
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Elle’s Best in Show report names red polish as the Most Likely to Succeed on the runways.
Keywords: consumer press OPI Products polish Sally Hansen Suzi Weiss-Fischmann
September 7, 2010
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Fearless colors are all the rage, Glamour reports. Perky shades of bright yellow, teal, red, and orange are all fun options for getting in on the cheeky trend. Try China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, OPI Nail Lacquer in Teal the Cows Come Home, or Essie’s Nail Polish in Vermillionaire.
Keywords: celebrities China Glaze consumer press Essie Minx Nails
September 7, 2010
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Allure names deep, creamy teal as the color of the moment.
Keywords: consumer press OPI Products polish trends
September 7, 2010
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Allure’s beauty team takes a look at some of the hottest polishes created with a special feature in mind: texture.
Keywords: consumer press OPI Products Orly polish trends
September 7, 2010
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Harper’s Bazaar takes a cue from Giorgio Armani’s fall runway collection and recommends fire engine-red polish on short nails.
Keywords: consumer press Essie fashion manicures nails and fashion
September 3, 2010
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Neutral beiges mixed with a hint of purple are the hot new hybrid in InStyle’s Colors of the Moment feature. Try SpaRitual’s nail color in Living in the Moment to get in on the dreamy-hued trend.
Keywords: consumer press polish SpaRitual trends
September 3, 2010
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Extreme nail art is the hot topic for InStyle’s Reader Poll for September.
Keywords: celebrities consumer press nail art polish trends
September 3, 2010
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InStyle takes a closer look at Megan Fox’s midnight purple and silver mani on the red carpet.
Keywords: celebrities consumer press nails and fashion Orly polish
September 1, 2010
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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. (Your clients might surprise you with a pop quiz later.) With reds, blues, purples, and grays all on the syllabus, you’ll want to keep these polishes on your supply list until at least winter break.
Keywords: polish polish preview trends
September 1, 2010
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Designers continue to exhibit a degree of caution for fall 2010, yet offer a palette of beauty and excitement with a blending of colors, some with similar undertones, in surprising and intriguing combinations.
Keywords: fall fashion nail art trends
