In The Know
Best in the East: World Spa & Wellness Awards Announced
The World Spa & Wellness Awards 2014 were presented in London in February, where the industry handed out 11 awards that singled out the best regional hotel and spa destinations around the world.
Mustang Anniversary Inspires OPI Polish Collection
The iconic Ford Mustang — which celebrated its 50th anniversary in April — serves as the inspiration for a line of limited-edition OPInail lacquers that will launch internationally in July.
Gelish Launches Educational Web Series
Gelish created a new video series called “World Class Nails” consisting of eight webisodes for nail professionals that bring together five global Gelish deans of education.
L.A. Nail Salon Franchise Expands Nationwide
Bellacures plans to further expand its footprint nationwide by opening 20 new franchises through a targeted expansion strategy in Northern California as well as Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Mexico, and Texas.
Manicure Madness
3 Polishes, 15 Possibilities
In the April 2014 issue of Allure, nail blogger Jessica Washick used three contrasting hues to create a host of looks. The colors she used are: Julep's Malia, Rimmel London's Mintilicious, and Tom Ford's Beauty Sugar Dune.
4 New Ways To Wear Glitter
Glitter polish can be hard to keep on point, especially as a grown up. Allure's April issue explains how to make your nails a little more cocktail hours, and a little less sweet 16.
Well Polished
Allure's April 2014 issue boasts the newest Spring trends: sophisticated and subtle nail art, along with cool shades.
Best Fashion Tips Ever
InStyle's April 2014 issue and manicurist Madeline Poole explain the DIY process for spring's top runway trends.
The 2014 Genius Awards: Nails
Elle's 2014 April issue focuses on two current trends in the nail world: nude polishes to match every skin tone, and a brief interview with Eri Handa, an editorial manicurist.
Stretch The Life of Your Polish
The April 2014 issue of InStyle Magazine gives an expert tip for QPR (Quick Polish Rescue). Just add a drop of polish thinner to your favorite, yet hardened or seperated polished, give it a good shake, and paint away! The thinner pictured is Beauty Secrets Nail Polish Thinner.
Almost Natural Polish
April 2014's InStyle magazine tested products to see if they really work. Mischo's Luxury Nail Lacquer claims "green," and "all-natural." The testers ensured that while not totally green, these polishes are five-free, meaning they don't have formaldehyde, or formaldehyde resin, camphor, tolune, or dibutyl phthalate (DBP). Manicurist Madeline Poole gives the polish a two thumbs up for coverage, shine and the shape of the brush. InStyle testers were disappointed about quickly their nails chipped, but with a paper-heavy office job, chipping might be unavoidable.
Color Club Revamps Brand Identity
Color Club has rebranded its logo and packaging to more truly embody “the future of color.”
OPI Partners Up
OPI is collaborating with The Coca-Cola Company and toy design company JAKKS Pacific.
Astonishing Nails Photo Competition Announces Winners
Astonishing Nails is proud to congratulate the winners of its photo competition.
Medinail Learning Center Presents Educational Webinars
Medinail Learning Center (MLC) has launched a series of monthly webinars for nail techs
We’re Number 49 — And That’s Good
Nail technician ranked number 49 on U.S. News’ Best Jobs of 2014 list.