Cosmetics Shopping With a Conscience
Animal-testing of cosmetics is not a thing of the past, and what you read on the label can be misleading, says Santosh Krinsky, CEO of the personal-care brand Beauty Without Cruelty.
by Staff
Articles
Posh Nails Found Its Niche in Upscale Mall
Having an exceptional space in a top-shelf mall brings all the foot traffic and clients this Denver salon hoped for.
by Kelsey Nolan
Cinderella Spring 2015 Gelish Collection: Stroke of Midnight
In celebration of the Disney classic tale of Cinderella, Gelish introduces The Cinderella Spring 2015 gel-polish collection, "Stroke of Midnight."
by Staff
How to Make Alcohol Ink for Nail Art
Denise Heavner shows how to make alcohol ink out of Sharpie markers and other permanent markers and black alcohol ink out of fountain/dip pen ink. "Great for use in nail art and in acrylic monomer to give you a clear colored glass look," Heavner says.
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Ryoko Garcia Featured by Kiss Products
Kiss Products sat down with Ryoko Garcia, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 1 winner and professional artist who designed the company's new ‘Temptation’ set in The Collection of consumer nail tip designs. She talks about her passion for nail art and inspiration for The Collection and shows some of her designs from the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist competition.
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Tammy Taylor Dazzle Rocks Glitter Acrylic Nail Designs
Tammy Taylor demonstrates three nail designs with the “Radiant Luxury” Dazzle Rocks Prizma glitter acrylic collection. "This collection is packed with radiance, inspired by beautiful gemstones," Taylor says. “'Alexandrite' a deep blue with sparkling shimmers of purple and teal, 'Musgravite' a deep plum with sparkling shimmers of purple, 'Smokey Quartz' silver, gold and beige with tons of bling.”
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Tammy Taylor's Urban Glam Gel-Polish Collection
Tammy Taylor demonstrates her new "Urban Glam" gel-polish collection: Haute Couture is a gunmetal grey, Ferosh Black is an intense black, Lavish is a deep bordeaux, Vampy Violet is a deep plum, and Velveteen is a deep brick red. "These deep rich colors tell two different stories; they are glamorous, classic and timeless, but also edgy, adventurous and bold, and everything in-between," says Tammy Taylor. "What story will your nails be telling with the Urban Glam Collection?"
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Netted Underlay Floral Nail Art by CND
Follow these steps to create a textured floral design with a netting underlay using the new set.
Bed of Roses 3-D Nail Design
Tammy Taylor's creative director Gisela Marti shows how to create a bed of roses 3-D acrylic design. "Once you make one 3-D rose the rest of the design is repetition. And, this design looks fabulous as one solid color and also with the double dip method of 2-3 tone coloring," says Tammy Taylor.
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CND Beauty Test With The Blonds F/W 2015
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how CND and The Blonds collaborate to decide on the final nail looks for their runway show.
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CND for the Blonds F/W 2015
CND unveiled 20 distinctly Blond nail designs for the Fall/Winter runway show.
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Something to Talk About: Refusing Service
Sometimes being a professional means making the difficult choice to refuse to perform a service on a client. Knowing when to make that call is the sign of an educated and courageous tech.
My Other Life: Athena Elliott, Rock Collector
Rocking Her World: Athena Elliott may be a bling and glitter gal in the salon, but put her out in nature and you’ll find her on the hunt for rocks and fossils.
by Judy Lessin
Milady’s New and Updated Standard Cosmetology, 2016 is Now Available
Milady announces the latest edition of Milady Standard Cosmetology, the most commonly used resource in cosmetology education.
by Tracy Rubert
More Harmonious Workplace, Happier You
When taught in a business environment, Transcendental Meditation has been linked to reductions in absenteeism, ill health, and stress, and increases in focus and productivity.
by Judy Lessin
Rebecca Minkoff is Essie's New Global Color Designer
February 2015 marks an exciting new chapter for Essie as they welcome Rebecca Minkoff into the family as Global Color Designer. With her fashion expertise, modern eye for color, and talent for setting trends, Rebecca Minkoff will help create and bring to life Essie’s fabulous new shades starting with the 2015 Spring Collection.
by Staff
CND for Libertine F/W 2015
CND created amazing nail art for the Libertine Fall/Winter 2015 show.
by Staff