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Behind the Polish Curtain

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On the September 7 episode of “The Today Show,” reporter Sara Haines went where few have been before — behind the scenes at OPI Products during a polish naming session with executive VP and artistic director

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ELLEgirls Discover NailEZEE

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These two ELLEgirl Model Search winners, Maggie (left) and Jazzlyn, bunked in New York City for a week and lived the model life, culminating in a photo shoot by celebrity photographer Francis Hills. (Photography by Francis

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NSI Launches Business Development E-Book

by NAILS Magazine

A new business development e-book titled Building Your Clientele in 6-9 Months: A 360º Guide to Generating Income is available on the NSI website to help nail technicians across the globe. The e-book contains numerous tips, insights,

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What’s New With Young Nails

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I got a chance to visit Young Nails headquarters during its recent training and education seminar. The four-day event had a great turnout, with many new techs trying out to become full-fledged mentors for the Young

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Nailtini Polish Goes "Mad Men"

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According to Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), “Mad Men” costume designer Janie Bryant has collaborated with Huntington Beach, Calif.-based nail polish brand Nailtini on four limited edition nail lacquers for fall. Nailtini is known for its cocktail-inspired

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Puerto Rican Nail Style Classes

by NAILS Magazine

Nails by Marilyn Garcia, Element Beauty Salon, Caguas, Puerto RicoAs the editor at NAILS in charge of most of our nail art articles, I get a lot of distinctive nail art submissions from Puerto Rico. Nail

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Celebrity Manicurist Gives Away a Manicure, Products

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Props to U.K.-based celebrity manicurist Leighton Denny for giving away a manicure and £100 (about $154) of products from his eponymous line of nail products to one lucky donor who donates to the children’s charity Jeans

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Cosmetologists Chicago Offers Nail Classes, Scholarships

by NAILS Magazine

Educator Shawn Wilson is dedicated to taking nail techs to the next level by training, mentoring, and coaching them to successful careers in the industry. On September 13 and 27, she’ll be combining her unique teaching

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Client Charged Extra for Mani/Pedi for Being Overweight

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A Georgian woman was recently charged more for her pedicure because, get this, she was overweight. Michelle Fonville told WSBtv.com that the owners of Natural Nails in DeKalb County, Georgia charged her $5 extra, claiming that

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Milady’s S.O.S. Training Academy Slated for September, November

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Milady’s S.O.S. (Salon Owners Success) Training Academy for Salon & Spa Owners is a four-day workshop that walks you through all the important and sometimes challenging areas of your business. You and another member of your team

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