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OPI Mexico City Launch Event
On February 26, NAILS joined OPI to celebrate the launch of Mexico City and toast to our first OPI NTNA All Stars Winner, Melisa Salazar.
New Beauty Pro Podcast Launches
Two experts on beauty share their experience and professional perspective on this dynamic industry.
Nail Artist Julie Kandalec Has Style
Julie Kandalec has fantastic personal style! Learn more about the manicurist to the stars.
Melisa Salazar Named First OPI NTNA All Star Winner
Beginning in January 2020, 10 former NTNA competitors were invited back to participate in OPI’s All Star contest. The first ever winner of this contest takes home $5,000, a Swarovski trophy, a trip back to L.A. as BEA mentor, and a trip to Spain!
by Beth Livesay
Follow This Beauty Hero Giving Hope to the Hopeless
She travels the world, sharing her story, offering training, guidance, and a love for the transforming power of beauty.
by Anne Moratto
NYFW: Beauty At The Blonds F/W 2020 By Moroccanoil, CND and MAC
Kevin Hughes of Moroccanoil, the CND team and Kabuki for MAC pulled out all the stops for The Blonds, F/W 2020 during NYFW. Here the artists share details for the look, under the theme of "Rococo Angels."
NYFW A/W 2020: CND for the Blonds
Nails for The Blonds included pearl cream, snakeskin texture, rosary chains, and ethereal art.
by Beth Livesay
Salon Labor and Wage Laws Focus of PBA Symposium
Beauty experts took a deep dive into compliance for owners. The event was sold-out.
by Anne Moratto
NYFW A/W 2020: OPI for Rag & Bone
Mei Kawajiri created six unique manicures for rag & bone’s Fall/Winter 2020 show.
by Beth Livesay
NYFW A/W 2020: ORLY for Susan Alexandra
Holly Falcone partnered with ORLY to create fun, vibrant shades to match each character in Alexandra's show.
by Beth Livesay
NYFW S/S 2020: KISS for Rebecca Minkoff
Inspired by a stroll through the park, KISS showed off two of the styles launching in the Rebecca Minkoff x imPRESS collection coming in spring.
by Beth Livesay
NYFW A/W 2020: Kiss for Alice + Olivia
Gina Edwards created nails inspired by 1970s glam rock for the Alice + Olivia show.
by Beth Livesay
LAFW A/W 2020: OPI for M Missoni
Miss Pop and the OPI team used colors from the Mexico City collection to make M Missoni prints come to life.
by Beth Livesay
Cover Tech Contest 2020: Bright Visions
With a colorful tie-dye design and unique photography, nail tech RussAnna Dudley won the top spot this year. Eileen Fox’s on-trend milk bath design took the first runner-up spot, while Sarah Petersen’s geometric design took the second runner-up spot, and Scarlett Senter’s dramatic floral French was the third runner-up. Congratulations to all our finalists and thank you to everyone who entered this year’s competition.
Bellasonic Launches Patented 4-in-1 Electric Nail File System
It's a better nail file. Here's why...
by Anne Moratto
Innovative Xtens Precision Nozzle for Gel Is a Game-Changer
This new precision-nozzle for gel delivery makes gel application easier and more precise than ever before.
Try Born Pretty’s 9-D Magnetic Cat Eye Gel-Polish for Vivid Designs
Quick-drying with any UV Light, Born Pretty’s 9-D Cat Eye Gel-Polish is easy to apply and soak off.