
OPI’s NEW Chrome Effects and Infinite Shine Glaze Toppers
After seasons of barely-there manicures and minimalist nail looks, chrome is officially back in the spotlight.
Go to www.nailsmag.com/freebies to find web-exclusive giveaways.


Beautify Nails With Barielle Nail Strengthening Cream
Originally created to condition the hooves of million-dollar thoroughbred race horses, Barielle Cosmetics’ Nail Strengthening Cream helps nails grow healthier and stronger while resisting splits, peels, and breaks. Six can win this trusted formula that can be massaged over bare nails or any nail enamel. It will not interfere with nail color in any way.

A Reference Manual for Safety-Conscious Techs
Written by nail tech and salon owner Ruth Windsor, Keeping Your Guests Safe: Do You Have a Safe Salon? is a must have to help technicians ensure that they are following or exceeding sanitation, disinfecting, and sterilization protocols. Six can win a copy of the book, which gives readers an opportunity to see their salon and services through the eyes of their guests.

Ruby Wing Giveaway Is Twice as Nice
Indulge in the whimsical, carefree, and effervescent part of life with Ruby Wing Cupcakes and Champagne scented nail polish collection. And because this is the season of giving, you can win a Ruby Wing Cupcakes and Champagne collection for yourself and an extra collection for a friend. Each decadent color-changing nail polish delights the senses and celebrates life’s sweetest moments.

Send Us Your Most Fabulous Murals
Enter NAILS’ 2014 Nail Mural Contest and you could win $100. We’re asking all you talented nail artists to submit your finest designs to NAILS’ Nail Mural Contest. Murals must depict a continual theme across a series of five or 10 nail tips. Entries can portray any topic — from landscapes to people to abstract themes. They will be judged on artistry and use of the format. For inspiration, check out a slideshow of last year’s entries at www.nailsmag.com/2013mural.
Submissions should be packed carefully and mailed to Nail Mural Contest, 3520 Challenger St., Torrance, CA 90503 and must be received by NAILS by December 9, 2013. Please include your contact information (including day and evening phone numbers and e-mail address) along with a brief explanation of your theme.
Winners will be announced in the March issue.
Congratulations to October’s Freebie Winners
25 readers received Revere Nail & Cuticle Moisturizer, one reader received a 16-piece Cuccio Colour Neons display, and 10 readers received Skin, Hair and Nail Oil from Derma E.
To enter to win, go to www.nailsmag.com/freebies by December 31.
Go to www.nailsmag.com/freebies to find web-exclusive giveaways.

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