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Atlanta Nail Bar Is First to Earn Platinum Certification

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The Brookhaven location of Atlanta’s Natural Body Spa & Shop has just been awarded Platinum certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program. The first spa in the Southeast constructed

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Blink 182’s Almost Nail Salon Gig

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On Blink 182’s online schedule today, the band was incorrectly listed as kicking off their summer tour by playing in a Cleveland, Ohio nail salon. According to the MTV News, fans logged on to the band’s

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Nail Art Celebrates Michael Jackson

by NAILS Magazine

Charlotte, N.C.-based salon owner/nail tech Topaz Woodruff sent us these pictures she did to celebrate the life of Michael Jackson. RIP MJ. — Hannah

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California Licensing Scam Warning

by NAILS Magazine

I just received an e-mail with the following message and wanted to share it with you all immediately. The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (Cal-BBC) has posted a warning on their website, of a scam

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Take a “Bubble Bath” for a Good Cause

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This summer, each time a client purchases a bottle of OPI’s Bubble Bath lacquer, she can be glad to know she is helping women undergoing cancer treatment feel better. Look Good...Feel Better, a national public service program

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Salon Inspection on YouTube

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I just found a professionally-done video by the Washington Department of Licensing of a nail salon inspection. You can watch the six-minute video here. The video is geared toward consumers (advising them of what to look for

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Premiere Orlando 2009

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Earlier this month, I went to the Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event; this is the first time I’ve attended this show, and I felt an energy and excitement there that I haven’t felt at any of the other beauty shows I’ve been to. I’m sharing some of my pictures here.

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CND Launches Colour Effects

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Last week I went down to Oceanside, Calif. (just north of San Diego) to attend a special launch party for CND’s new enamel line. Called Colour Effects, it’s an open stock line of 50 crème enamels

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CNN Lauds Manicurist as Hero

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Have you heard about Washington D.C.-based manicurist Lidia Schaefer, who sold her home and her car in order to raise money to build a new school in her native village in Ethiopia? All we can say

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IBS Las Vegas 2009

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I just came back from the IBS show in Las Vegas. The show was a little smaller this year but there was still a good turnout with lots of manufacturers showcasing their latest wares. Here are

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