In The Know
AII Acquires It’s So Easy, Poshé
In February 2011, American International Industries (A.I.I.) announced the acquisition of It’s So Easy Nails, a line of nail art accessories, products, and tools. A.I.I. also acquired certain assets from Almell Products, Inc., including the Poshé brand.
Robanda International Acquires Omega Labs USA
In January 2011, Robanda International, owners of the Mr. Pumice and Tropical Shine brands, merged with Omega Labs USA, whose products include Fungus Treatment, Ultimate Growth 2, Nail Art, and Nail Glitters.
Brights by OPI: a Treasure Trove of Color
OPI captures the bright colors and breathtaking escapades seen in Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides with six limited-edition nail lacquers and a new Silver Shatter.
Vanilla Ice Dons Black Minx
Rapper Vanilla Ice wore Black Minx nail fashion for his week-one appearance in “Dancing On Ice,” which aired in December 2010 in the U.K.
Winning Colors
InStyle surveyed some of the top nail salons in different cities across the United States to find out which polish shades were the most popular with clients.
Cheat Sheets
Allure offers a few handy nail guides for better, brighter, healthier nails.
Easy Alternatives
Shape recommends requesting gel polish over traditional lacquers during your next salon visit for a long-lasting mani that won’t chip or fade for two weeks.
10 Tips for Better Nails
InStyle offers 10 ways to get great nails in its April Beauty section.
Cheap-Chic Shopping with a Celeb
Lucky heads to Target with NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” actress April Ludgate for an afternoon.
Advanced Education Eases Clients' Fears
“Showing we care about clients’ safety when it comes to nail services enhances trust in us as professionals," says Medical Nail Technician Claudia Cox.
Rounding the Bases
Essence offers a few great pointers for keeping nails in ship-shape and on trend.
Spa Pedicures at Home
Allure offers five steps for a performing a great spa pedicure at home.
Tips from Nail Artist Tom Bachik
Elle catches up with Chanel’s official celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik about his background, secret weapon, quick fix tips, and nail kit necessities.
Happy Feet
InStyle talks with N.Y.C.-based nail pro Ji Baek about how to get dry feet primped and perfect for the sandal season.
Cheering for Color
Cosmopolitan rolls out a bevy of beautiful polishes that are full of color and just right for spring.
Enter NAILS’ Mini-Masterpiece Contest — There’s Still Time
Have you got a master’s touch with a brush? You can prove it by entering NAILS’ fifth-annual Mini-Masterpiece Contest.
Garden Girl
Lucky takes inspiration from a flower-covered storefront in Brooklyn for April’s Beauty Spy section.