Mirror Awards Name Nail Technician of the Year 2014
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Canadian Hairdresser Mirror Awards showcasing the height of talent that exists in the Canadian beauty industry. Jenn Titre took home the title of Nail Technician of the Year.
From Runway to Reality
CND Education Ambassadors translate runway looks from the Blonds F/W 2014 show onto actual nail tips using CND's Modern Folklore collection.
by Beth Livesay
CNDU Is Now Accepting Applications for Early Admissions
During Premiere Orlando 2014, CND’s co-founder and style director Jan Arnold reaffirmed the professional nail care company’s commitment to the pro side of our industry when she introduced CND’s first-ever online education program for nail professionals — CND University or CNDU.
I Heart CND Event Brings Nail Trends to Nail Professionals
In February, CND hosted the first ever “I Heart CND” event at Nail Supply House in San Gabriel, Calif.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Sponsored by CND Announces Top 24
The applications came in for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist sponsored by CND. We excitedly read through every answer, watched YouTube video diaries, gazed in awe at nail art photos, and scoured social media to narrow it down to the Top 24.
by Beth Livesay
World of Color
Mundial is known for providing function with a twist.
Trend Watch: Fairy Tale
Feminine prints with opulent finishes such as velvet, glitter, and metallics make for a luxurious look.
by Beth Livesay
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.
Spring Trends Collection
Gelish introduces the Spring Trends collection, four new textured gel-polishes designed to be worn alone or over your favorite Gelish color.
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.
V for Men Matte Finish Top Coat
Nubar’s new V for Men Matte Finish Top Coat is a quick-dry nail protector that can be used to instantly transform any nail or Nubar lacquer into matte.
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.