
In The Know

Perfect Tens
In Allure’s December 2008 issue, the magazine listed these salons as the best places for manis and pedis around the country.

Pretty in Purple
SpaRitual’s Solitude polish was featured in W Magazine’s September 2008 issue in a piece about violet beauty products.
NSI to Give Away 100 Trials of Its Illusion Soak-Off Gel
NSI is on schedule to introduce a new line of soak-off UV nail gels this month: Illusion Soak-Off Gels.

International Pedicure Association Announces Reorganization
The International Pedicure Association (IPA) is continuing its mission of educating and providing support for pedicure professionals following the death of its founder, Dr. Dennis Arnold, who passed away in late 2008.
Go Green with Zoya Environmentally Friendly Nail Polish Exchange
Through June 1, 2009, Zoya will replenish your nail polish wardrobe and properly dispose of your old polish according to EPA guidelines
Assets of Almell Products Acquired by Poshé USA LLC
Almell Products, Ltd, makers of nail care line Poshé, announced the acquisition of the corporate assets by Poshé USA, LLC.
PBA Seeks Mentors/Mentees
The PBA (Professional Beauty Association) operates a volunteer mentor program to help grow salon and spa businesses.

Pregnant Clients: Essential Oils to Avoid
It’s hard to believe the practice of aromatherapy could be harmful to a pregnant client, but in fact some essential oils — called “emmenagogues” — are known to induce menstruation or other types of bleeding.

Up Your Green Profile With Envi Reusable Bags
Reusable bags are not only good for the environment, they’re good for your salon’s image.
CND’s Thong Vu Receives Mary Nordstrom Award
CND research chemist Thong Vu is the proud recipient of the fifth-annual Mary Nordstrom Memorial Award.

Best Bets For Beautiful Skin
Good Housekeeping lists CND SolarOil amongs its "Best Bets for Beautiful Skin."

Nail Polishes "Work Miracles"
In an article called "Makeup That Works Miracles," Good Housekeeping magazine lists several nail poilshes among its top picks.

Creating Super Sleek Polish
Glamour magazine answers beauty questions from readers, including one about doing your own nails.

The New Luxury: Funky Polish
According to Glamour magazine's March issue, the ideal new luxury item is "funky polish."

Cosmo Magazine Offers Beauty Time-Savers
The March issue of Cosmopolitan magazine offers a complete list of beauty time-savers, including one on making your manicure dry faster.

Use Whitening Toothpaste on Nails
Cosmopolitan magazine offers nail whitening tip.

How to Wear Spring's Pretty Bright Colors
According to Harper's Bazaar, women in their 30s should add bright colors to their manicures.



