In The Know
US Weekly Loves Gunmetal
US Weekly lists gunmetal polish as the hot new dark color of choice for celebrities' nails.
Star Brow Shaper Wears OPI
Anastasia Soare, celebrity brow shaper, shares her own beauty secrets.
SalonTech Mercedes Benz Winner Announced
Jae Hoon Song of Nail Plaza in White Plains, N.Y. is the winner of a new Mercedes C230 courtesy of a SalonTech sweepstakes.
Podiatrist Dennis Arnold Passes Away
Dr. Dennis Arnold, the Ft. Worth, Texas-based podiatrist who founded the International Pedicure Association, passed away October 21, 2008 after a long battle with cancer.
How to "Fake" a French Manicure
InStyle Makeover edition tells consumers how to fake a French Manicure.
How to Get the Sultry Look
Cosmopolitan magazine gives women tips for adding the right sultry effects for a sensuous night out with your guy.
Black Nails Enjoying Resurgence
Allure calls it the "black market" and says the color is no longer reserved for the goth.
CosmoGirl Shows Readers How to Polish Like a Pro
"The Nail Swipe" is a technique for getting a perfect polish job.
Essie's Sole Mate Makes Allure's "Hot List"
Allure says that Essie's deep purple makes you "party ready."
Actress Mamie Gummer Delights in OPI
The actress singles out OPI's I'm Indi-a-Mood for Love
Green Salon Certification Launches in Florida
The Florida Association of Beauty Professionals (FAB) has launched a new, industry-wide certification program that will allow environmentally friendly salons to demonstrate their commitment to the industry and consumers.
Texas Makes Fish Pedicures Illegal
Texas has made fish pedicures, in which clients place their feet into a tub containing small carp that then ingest the calloused areas of clients' feet, illegal in the state.
“It” in Italy
Misa Cosmetic Products was well represented at Milan Fashion Week as nail tech Antonio Sacripante choose Misa’s polish for the Gaetano Navarra and DSquared shows. The colors were fittingly from the Fashion Collection, named after top models of the ’90s and today.
CND & the City
CND’s Liza Smith did the nails of Sarah Jessica Parker for the London premier of the “Sex & The City” movie. “I massaged with Birch and Mint Scentsations, and used Cuticle Remover, Cuticle Eraser, and SolarOil,” Smith says.
Fresh Ink
China Glaze manicurist Melissa Bozant did some pre-show pampering for the BET Awards using the company’s INK collection.
Polish the Night Away
Celebrity manicurist Elsbeth used Nailtini polish to do the nails of finalists on “Dancing With the Stars.” Finalist Kristy Yamaguchi donned a pink and black tiger print that Elsbeth handpainted herself.
Washington State Makes Fish Pedicures Illegal
The state of Washington has made fish pedicures, in which clients place their feet into a tub containing small carp that then ingest the calloused areas of clients’ feet, illegal in the state.