Top 5 Manicure Wreckers
Allure magazine's April 2012 issue provided readers with a list of the top five most common manicure wreckers.
Anti-aging Manicures
Allure magazine's April 2012 issue discusses anti-aging manicures. Aside from treating hands with anti-aging products, wearing nail polish makes the hands appear younger, according to Allure.
Trend Watch: "Kawaii"
Japanese for “cute” and “adorable,” it’s an art and fashion style that frequently features cartoonish characters, flourishes like bows and hearts, and the color pink.
by Sree Roy
A Sweet Treat for Fashion-Forward Nail Fanatics
Run by nail tech Terri Silacci, Nail Candy Lounge gives clients out-of-the-box nails and all the sweets they can eat. This small Monterey, Calif.-based salon made a big splash in the fashion world last year with its snakeskin pedicure.
Style-iT 2-in-1 Stylus + Ballpoint Pen
It keeps touchscreens free of fingerprints and smudges, and the omni-directional soft tip adapts to any writing style.
OPI Named <i>Teen Vogue</i>'s Readers' Pick
Teen Vogue, in its April 2012 issue, counted more than 35,000 reader votes to find the most desirable beauty products of today. Under the "Makeup" category, OPI won best nail polish brand.
A Polish By Any Other Name
Zoya's polish names are a veritable who’s who of important women, many of whom share names with nail techs and clients.
by Sree Roy
Interchangeable-Pad Footwear System
The flip-flops comes with three pads — a cleansing pad, abrasive pad, and essential oil pad — which are attached to the shoe itself to clean the client’s feet, exfoliate, and soften.
<i>Allure</i>'s Top 5 Shades for Spring
Allure magazine's April 2012 issue names the top five shades for spring.
Colours from the Capitol Collection
The China Glaze Colours from the Capitol collection will be available at salons and specialty beauty retailers, including Sally Beauty Supply and ULTA stores.
Springtime Citrus Shades
Juice up your manis this spring by recommending a bright tangerine polish. According to the April 2012 issue of Redbook Magazine, it’s the perfect way to wave your last goodbyes to the cold weather.
Competing in Seoul: The Fighting Spirit
Seoul, South Korea is a fantastic city full of life. As one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, the city was a perfect backdrop for the 6th Annual Global Nail Cup.
6th Global Nail Cup, Korea: Competitions
Competition at the 6th Global Nail Cup was fierce. Nail techs, nail artists, and students from all over the world made their way to Korea on February 18 and 19, 2012 for the event.
Dadi’Oil Nail Treatment
New from Famous Names, which brought you Lumos top and base coats, is Dadi’Oil Nail Treatment.
Brand Launch
The “very unique” (Venique) brand launches with 78 colors, and is a one-coat polish, where one application is enough for a solid full-coverage look.
Which Pastels are Popular?
InStyle magazine took a reader poll, which is featured in it's April 2012 issue, to see which pastel nail shade is the most desirable.
Tip Jar Art & Glitter Nails with Gel
Tip Jar offers a wide selection of designs, styles, and colors on expertly designed nail tips so you can find the perfect nail style for any client.