In The Know
Monaco Hosts World Nail Championship
The European Nail Association invited the most successful competitors in the world to take part in the third World Nail Championship on September 1.
Milady Helps Beauty Grads Find Work
Milady’s Beauty & Wellness Career Transitions is a new online job preparation tool for beauty and wellness students.
Famous Names Back in the Biz
Jim Nordstrom, cofounder of CND, is back in the business along with his wife Linda Nordstrom, another CND veteran. They’ve named their new company Famous Names LLC and have introduced a new top coat and base coat called Lumos to the market.
Young Nails Opens New Education Center
In September, Young Nails announced the opening of Young Nails Tech, a permanent continuing education center for nail techs and Young Nails Mentors.
Study Finds No Increased Cancer Risk for Nail Techs
Scientists at the Cancer Prevention Institute of California (CPIC) recently released findings from the largest epidemiologic study of licensed California cosmetologists and nail techs.
Rockstar Gets Minxed
Tyson Ritter, lead vocalist and bass guitarist of band "The All-American Rejects," recently got Minxed with New York celebrity manicurist Naomi Yasuda. The rockstar requested a cool combo of Golden Lightning Minx, Star of Dawn Minx, and Golden Studs Minx for his fingers.
Bob Steuer Retires After 27 Years with Spilo
Bob Steuer Retires After 27 Years with Spilo
Pretty with Pink Polish
OPI’s Nail Lacquer in Pink of Hearts is part of Shape magazine’s Products That Give Back for October.
Rich Shades for Fall
Harper’s Bazaar, in the Best Beauty section, features rich, luxurious shades for fall.
How to Fix a Manicure
Allure’s Insiders’ Guide for October features advice from expert manicurist Tom Bachik on how to fix a manicure.
Best of Beauty
Allure tested red, nude, pale pink, bright, dark, and trendy polishes for Best of Beauty, as well as base coats, topcoats, cuticle oil, and remover.
Stop Spliting and Peeling
Redbook magazine answers the question of splitting and peeling nails in their October Q & Triple A.
Counteract Dark Spots
Redbook magazine suggests the use of a daily hand scrub to counteract dark spots on hands in 43 Ways to Look Younger.
Quick Ways to Get Pretty
OPI's Nail Lacquer in Diva of Geneva provides such a shine, suggests Redbook, that you can skip the top coat.
Classic Red
Sonia Kashuk Nail Polish in Rescue Me is an inexpensive option if you’re seeking a classic red.
Organic Polish Gets Popular
The new Ginger + Liz Colour Collection has already become popular with celebrities.
Peeps Toes and Polish
Chanel’s Le Vernis in Paradoxal is a perfect shade to wear with nude Prada peep-toe booties.