
In The Know

Monochromatic Polishes Are Modern
InStyle Magazine likes monochromatic polishes in white and black.

Do Men Notice Nails?
Cosmopolitan Magazine says men won't notice a change in nail polish, but they will notice a change in nail length.
Professional Beauty Association Launches Job Board
The PBA CareerCenter, PBA's brand new job board, is an online resource for making employment connections in the beauty industry.
U.S. News: Hairstylist/Cosmetologist one of the Best Careers
For the first time ever, U.S. News & World Report recently ranked “hairstylist/cosmetologist” as one of the “30 Best Careers for 2009.”

Dark Chocolate Hot Color for the Holidays
Allure magazine says dark chocolate polish is "rich and delicious" as a dessert and on the hands.

Harper's Bazaar Urges 20-Somethings to Go Dark
Dark navy blue polish is daring and chic for clients in their 20s.

Singer Michelle Williams Wears OPI Taupe
Essence magazine looks at singer Michelle Williams' fashion and beauty style.

What's in a Name?
LA Times Magazine takes a peek at OPI's polish-naming process.

Mariah Wears Minx
On the cover of the December issue of Redbook, Mariah Carey wears silver minx nail coatings.

Lindsay Lohan Wears Dark Polish on Cover of Bazaar
Lindsay Lohan can be seen wearing a sparkly jacket accented by dark nails on the cover of Harper's Bazaar.

Elsbeth & Nailtini “Cocktail” the Cast of Dancing With the Stars
Celebrity manicurist Elsbeth partnered with Nailtini to do the nails for the cast of "Dancing with the Stars."
Tech Writes the Book on Pedicures
Dearborn Heights, Mich.-based nail technician Ruth Windsor, has written a pedicure manual for techs who want to take their services to the next level.
The Nailco Group is now tng worldwide
Effective January 1, 2009, The Nailco Group is changing its name to tng worldwide.

SpaRitual Partners With Trees for the Future
On behalf of the brand’s socially conscious spa and salon partners, SpaRitual has purchased 5,000 trees to be planted in India through a donation to Trees for the Future, which benefits people living on threatened lands.
“Modern-Day Slavery” Alleged at Two Pennsylvania Nail Salons
From sometime in 2000 through August 2008, Lynda Dieu Phan and Duc Cao Nguyen, both of New Cumberland, Pa, and Justin Phan, of Tennessee, conspired for Lynda Dieu Phan to travel to Vietnam to recruit victims to work in her York, Pa.-area nail salons, according to a federal indictment released last week.
All Season Nails Redesigns Its Website
All Season Nails newly revamped website was created to increase convenience and usability, and provide a number of insider tips on how to make your salon or spa more profitable.

NCA Elects Its 2009-2010 Board of Directors
The National Cosmetology Association (NCA) recently elected a new Board of Directors, including new board president Mark Goodman.



