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Kiss Off.

by NLS Staff | July 21, 2009

For her music video “I Do Not Hook Up,” Kelly Clarkson wore Kiss Active Square full-coverage nails layered with metallic leopard Minx coatings, all applied by celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees.

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PediMe Gel Nail Adhesives for Toes

by Staff

ManiMe’s latest innovation – PediMe, gel nail adhesives for toes at just the perfect time.

7 Salon Professionals on Their Sanitation Practices

by Staff

New orders shutting salons don't seem to consider the extensive training in sanitation the industry undergoes.

Say "I Do" to Spring Bridal Set from pritinyc

by Staff

Four romantic and traditional shades.

The Mario Tricoci Team gives it the thumbs-up.

In partnership with Zenoti

How These Salons Build Trust, Attract Clients Despite COVID-19 Realities

by Staff

“We have found that customers are ready to adopt touchless check-ins and check-outs. They appreciate the simplicity and convenience. And they also understand how it helps everyone maintain health and safety guidelines during COVID-19.”

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Salon Suite Brands Band Together to Call Out California Officials

by Staff

The companies' CEOs are asking Governor Newsom to consider reopening their salon suites, saying that because of the unique layout and design, salon suites have the ability to meet the health and safety standards much like a dental or medical office facility.

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New Muse of Milan Collection by OPI Celebrates the Culture, Resiliency, and Spirit of Milan

by Staff

With a color palette that brings to fingertips the cultural, culinary, and fashion wonders of Milan, Italy, the new Muse of Milan Collection by OPI takes consumers on a journey to this valiant and passionate city.

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Jojobalieve It from Maxus Nails

by Staff

Maxus Nails, a female-led, cruelty-free, vegan nail care brand, has launched, Jojobalieve It, a jojoba-based butter that helps to strengthen and protect nails and skin.

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Take it Outside: New CA Guidelines Allow for Hair, Nail Services Outdoors

by Staff

In some California counties, salons and barbershops may take their business outdoors if they follow certain guidelines.

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Stylists with Coronavirus Saw 139 Clients, None of Them Fell Ill. Everyone Wore a Mask.

by Staff

In May, the people interacted with two hair stylists with confirmed coronavirus infections, but none ended up showing symptoms of Covid-19. The stylists and the clients were required to wear masks during their time in the salon.

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Friends of Beauty Changes Lives Award $250K in Relief Grants to Beauty Pros Impacted by the Pandemic

by Staff

Led by the generosity of CND and the Horst M. Rechelbacher Foundation, a coalition of Beauty Changes Lives Experience sponsors reallocate sponsorship dollars to support beauty professionals affected by the pandemic.

Industry News

Nails.INC Launches 45 Second Speedy Line

by Staff

Available in 10 shades, each promising to provide the perfect touch dry mani in, the brand says, just 45 seconds.

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CA Salons Ordered to Close...Again

by Staff

In a press conference on July 13, CA Governor Newsom ordered certain businesses, among them hair and nail salons, to close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus.

Arik Efros of the Eva Scrivo Salon explaining the benefits of their 401K program to a potential...

Business

Planning Your Future: Is A 401K An Important Perk?

by Maggie Mulhern

Getting employees to appreciate the importance of THE FUTURE with a 401K plan is the goal of Arik Efros, co-owner of the Eva Scrivo Salon. Efros outlines the importance of this perk and explains why many of the people in their NYC salon have already a nice bundle waiting for them upon retirement.

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Fall 2020 Collections: Vintage Market from Dazzle Dry

Dazzle Dry

Dazzle Dry's newest curated collection.

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Fractured Not Broken: Wella Virtual Fundraiser Slated for July 12

by Staff

The event will raise money for two organizations Wella supports: the Professional Beauty Association's COVID-19 Relief Fund to aid in salon industry recovery efforts and The Loveland Foundation, an organization committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls.

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