Fashion Week Nails: CND Celebrates 15 Years
Congratulations to CND for its milestone 15 years doing nails for Fashion Week runways. Here's a look back at how it all began, plus some of the amazing nail art designs that have graced the runways over the years.
America's Beauty Show 2012
On March 3-5, Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) invited the entire salon industry to celebrate the 100th anniversary of America’s Beauty Show in Chicago.
The Hunger Games-Inspired Fire Manicure
By request, Holly Schippers, FingernailFixer, Bussey, Iowa, uses CND Colours to create a fiery manicure inspired by The Hunger Games trilogy and movie. Get more from Holly on her NAILS' Magazine blog, Finger Nail Fixer.
Matchbox Itty Bitty Nail Files
Created by Tweezerman in a partnership with Harajuku Lovers (musician Gwen Stefani’s fashion brand), these files are perfect for clients to pop into their pockets or purses to fix any chips, snags, or breaks on the spot.
Blue, Green, and In Between
Glamour Magazine's March 2012 issue reports all shades of green — including aqua and blue — to be the hot hue for spring.
Nail Tech Featured on Perez Hilton Site [Trendsetting Nails to Blog About]
Celebrity manicurist Leah Light is the official nail blogger for Cocoperez.com.
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ABS 2012: What's in your shopping bag?
NAILS asked America's Beauty Show 2012 attendees: What's in your shopping bag?
Soft Hues for Spring
As soft pastels are on the rise this spring, Harper's Bazaar's March 2012 names OPI's Pink Friday a perfect shade to compliment the trend.
Go-To Neutrals
In Harper's Bazaar's March 2012 Beauty Diaries, 29-year-old swimwear designer Margherita Maccapani Missoni shared her polishing habits with readers.
March Mani in Lilac
In Redbook Magazine's March 2012 issue, the must-try mani of the month is a shimmery lilac.
Pro Picks for Nails and Hands
New York City-based celebrity make-up artist Andrew Sotomayor shares his favorite beauty products in Marie Claire's March 2012 issue.
CrocoFever
CrocoFever from LCN is a top coat similar to shatter, but it breaks up along lines that are designed to imitate the look of a crocodile-like leather handbag.
Spring Shellac Colors
CND has new Shellac colors for spring 2012.
Fleck Effect Nail Glazes
Zoya’s new Fleck Effect Nail Glazes for spring 2012 give nails a sparkly glam effect with polishes that can be layered to create a variety of looks.
Spring Nail Trends from Harper's Bazaar
Harper's Bazaar's March 2012 issue brings to light a few burgeoning nail trends for Spring.
NAILgasm Documentary Trailer
Enter the house of manicures with in-progress documentary by Brass called "NAILSgasm", exploring how nail art has evolved from the streets to high fashion and has exploded to everywhere in between in just the past few years. The filmmaker plans to research and share the recent demand for nail designs and also focus on the extraordinary creativity of each nail artist she interviews. For more information, visit the film's Kickstarter page.
Sole Survivor Foot Therapy Kit
Scandle has expanded its commitment to providing eco-friendly products through the introduction of sustainable and fair-trade beauty accessories and other spa treats.