In The Know
Cool Combos
Self's November 2014 issue lets us know when to go bold with fresh fall shades for lips and manis. This is a great way to express individuality.
Polish That Prevents Sexual Assault
Four male students at North Carolina State University are attempting to create a nail polish that changes color in the presence of date rape drugs, such as Rohypnol, Xanax, and GHB.
Allure’s Top Picks for 2014
Several of your favorite salon brands were front and center when Allure magazine named its 2014 Best of Beauty Award winners.
NAILS & CND Announce Top 3 Finalists in Next Top Nail Artist Competition
NAILS and CND name the top three artists who will be competing for the title of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist at ISSE Long Beach 2015.
Contest: Win Prizes for Your Sanitation Spiel
Belava wants to know how you let your customers know you practice the art of the safe pedicure. To enter the company’s Art of the Safe Pedicure Competition, explain, in 250 words or less, what you do and say to your clients during your consultation and/or pedicure to make them confident they are receiving a safe, sanitary pedicure every time they visit you.
#NailedIt Documents the Vietnamese Nail Experience
Award-winning filmmaker Adele Pham delves into the salon world in her new feature-length documentary #NailedIt: Vietnamese & The Nail Industry.
Feeling Tipsy
According to the October issue of More Magazine, like an "it" bag or a great pair of heels, chic nail art can turn an average outfit into a style statement.
NSI Holds International Training Event
NSI Manufacturing Headquarters hosted an international training and educational event in Philadelphia in June.
Milady Revamps Online Resources
Milady has re-launched its professional learning site as the new and improved MiladyPro.com.
Tip Tax Credit Legislation Stalled in Congress
The Professional Beauty Association is on a mission to bring fairness to the treatment of tip income in the beauty industry.
The Ultimate in Polish-Shopping Convenience
In July, Essie unveiled the Essie Color Boutique, a nail polish vending machine intended to grace airports and malls all over the country.
Your Mani Can Last Twice As Long
In the September issue, Redbook's beauty director, Victoria Kirby shares a manicure shortcut that will buy you time.
Mani Up
Stephanie Ruhle, the Bloomberg TV anchor, wife, mother of three and monthly Shape Magazine contributor, shares some secrets about how to stay glamorous off camera in September's Shape.
Match Your Polish To Your Skin Tone
Good Housekeeping's October 2014 issue explains that a flesh-toned mani is the perfect detox from last season's over-the-top nail art craze.
Lucky's Newest Nail Trends
Lucky's September 2014 issue lets us in on a few trends.
Gel du Jour and More!
Allure's September 2014 Beauty Reporter gives us some insight into what we can expect from the nails front as we get into cooler months.
Aestx.com: Make a Connection
Launched in April, Aesthetics Exchange is an exclusive social network for licensed manicurists, cosmetologists, estheticians, and massage therapists.