Shade Swap
Redbook’s models make the switch between red and pink lips and nails for a fun experiment in the mag’s February issue. For sweet pink nails, try Essie Nail Polish in It’s a Cinch, or Duri Nail Polish in Pure Red for scarlet tips.
Making the Switch
Whether you’re a fan of pink or red, Redbook recommends veering from your tried-and-true color for a taste of the other side. If you’re weary of making a big change, toenails are a great place to test out an unfamiliar color, according to the mag. CND’s Colour in Girlie Pink and Rouge Red are perfect choices for taking that first step.
Tony Cuccio on Nail Talk Radio
CEO of Cuccio Naturalé and Star Nail Tony Cuccio, along with Elaine Watson, vp of marketing and sales, sat in with Nail Talk Radio's Athena Elliott and special guest host Millie Morgan Haynam on January 30th, 2011. The discussion covered the history of the nail industry and where it is headed, as well as advice on how techs can further their skills and business to continued success.
Texas Star
In Rebook magazine’s "Pretty Smart" section, OPI’s Texas Collection is a top pick for guaranteed sexiness. Apply two coats of OPI’s candy-apple red shade in Big Hair…Big Nails for a bright look that’s anything but subtle.
Precious Purples
Redbook’s 20 Under $20 section highlights shimmery, royal purple as the perfect pre-sandal season shade. Try deep purples with a silver shimmer to get the passionately purple look.
Pearls Are In
Shape spotlights celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik and why pearly polishes are all the rage with his A-list clientele: “They look good on any skin tone,” he tells the magazine. To wear the pearly trend, try using shimmery pearl shades on short, oval-shaped nails.
Southern Heat
Elle’s It List for February spotlights some of the boldest new beauty products for eyes, lips, skin, and nails. OPI’s hot orange shade Y’all Come Back Ya Hear? from the Texas-inspired collection is the perfect statement-making shade for the season.
Lots of Lemon
Shape is forecasting fun, sunny colors for fingertips and toes this spring. “Nails are the one place you can feel comfortable going wild with color—especially a neon yellow,” says Angi Wingle, a CND educator and manicurist.
Candid Corals
Coral is a definitely color of the moment, as InStyle’s Beauty section made sure to highlight the cheerful hue in this month.
Stripes and Spots
Teen Vogue shows readers a chic mani that breaks the stripes-and-spots rule. The fun red and blue manicure is accented with simple white stripes and a few cute dots.
Prim and Proper
Teen Vogue picks 10 different beauty products that are sure to bring out the lovely lady in any gal.
Katy Perry Dishes About On-the-Road Must Haves
Pop star Katy Perry shares all of her favorite on-the-go items with Marie Claire.
Hang Out at Nail Tech Alley
You can thank Billyne Dowdy of Billyne’s Nail Studio in Battle Creek, Mich., for a new nail tech message board, Nail Tech Alley (www.nailtechalley.com).
Painted in Prada
Lucky takes notes from Prada’s Spring 2011 collection for a high fashion look that’s full on chic colors.
Right to the Moon
InStyle highlights the edgy twist on the classic French Manicure at Vena Cava’s runway show.
CND Hungary Sponsors the Miss Hungary Pageant
On the final evening of the 2010 Miss Hungary competition, there were 32 contestants left — and all of them carried their CND totebags prominently on the stage. As sponsor of the November 28 event — which was televised in the region — CND gave the Miss Hungary competitors polishes (including 12 Colour & Effects polishes), spa tool kits, and CND T-shirts.
Drop It Like It’s Hot
A new dripping method has become a popular technique among CND educators using the Colour & Effects line.