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CND and Marianna Industries have teamed up to provide future nail techs enrolled in cosmetology schools across the United States increased access to CND’s product line and CND student kits.


CND and Marianna Industries have teamed up to provide future nail techs enrolled in cosmetology schools across the United States increased access to CND’s product line and CND student kits.
Marianna Industries, a leader in cosmetology school supply and support, is now offering custom kit options (in addition to current CND Student Tech Packages) that include CND Liquid & Powder System, Prep essentials, and Spa products.
In addition to these kits, schools can order CND back bar product directly, including Brisa Sculpting Gels and CND Shellac Power Polish.
“Furthering the nail industry is at the heart of everything we do at CND,” says CND co-founder Jan Arnold. “Our new partnership with Marianna Industries introduces the full spectrum of CND products to future nail professionals at a critical point in their career.”
Throughout 2013, Marianna Industries will phase in the full line of CND’s system essentials, including CND SpaManicure and SpaPedicure, as well as upcoming CND innovations.
With Marianna Industries as a one-stop shop for everything CND, cosmetology schools can enhance their leadership position in nail care programs, while students benefit from the world class education and support programs offered by CND.
To order CND products and kits, contact a Marianna sales representative or Marianna Industry’s school division at (800) 228-9060. For more information on CND’s products and services, visit cnd.com.

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