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Tis the Season For Retail
Deck your salons with the latest and greatest holiday-themed products, and celebrate the holiday season in style.
To Smooth a Callus
It’s rough out there these days, and we’re not even talking the economy. It’s those craggy and cracked patches of dead skin that pop up from toes to heel and can become debilitating to a client’s sole if left untreated. Here’s a sampling of callus products to help keep feet soft and smooth this winter.
Cuticle Nippers: Nip it in the Cuticle
A good, sturdy pair of cuticle nippers is a standard piece of equipment for every nail tech. They are a necessary tool to help keep the cuticle and nail plate clean and well maintained. Here’s a sampling of what is currently on the market.
Monster Mash Nail Art
Inspired by this ghoulish time of year, five talented nail artists show off their fun designs and devilish skills as a “treat” for you.
Buy it in PINK to Help End Breast Cancer
Every October businesses join in solidarity to fight breast cancer. By purchasing these passionately pink items, you too are joining in this solidarity as each company donates to organizations that work every day to end breast cancer and the struggles it can bring to women and families around the world.
Gels: The Cure for Fall
As the bright shine of summer fades into the earthy tones of fall, perk up your customers with these new color gel collections from your favorite manufacturers.
The Jewelry Nailist: Fumic Sueyoshi
This New York City-based nail tech combines jewelry, nail art, and creative energy to produce stunning nail masterpieces.
Fall 2011 Polish Preview: Polish by Numbers
Using this fun retro paint-by-numbers technique, we present the fall 2011 polish collections — deep, rich hues and sparkling glitter tones abound.
IBS Las Vegas 2011 Show Coverage
International Beauty Show (IBS) Las Vegas rocked the house June 18-20, with a healthy showing of attendees that kept aisles bustling and cash registers ringing.
Cosmoprof North America 2011: New and Old Friends Get Together
For the second year in a row brush-on gel polish lines were the talk of the nail world at Cosmoprof North America. The game-changing nail category has steadily helped to reinvigorate the nail industry over the last year since its initial introduction. In addition, we saw some cool new nail art applications and advances in the pedicure chair world.
Cosmoprof North America 2011: Happy Hour, Happy Manufacturers, Happy NAILS
NAILS hosted a happy hour during Cosmoprof on Monday, August 1, attended by a number of professional nail care manufacturers, educators, and other noted guests in the industry. It was a great time to relax after the show, enjoy some cocktails and snacks, and mingle with others who normally don’t have a chance to get together.
Nail Trends from the Fall 2011 Fashion Week Runways
Custom solid hues and an array of French and moon manicures took front stage for fall colors and designs at New York Fashion Week.
Fall 2011 Color Trends from the Pantone Institute
Designers are paying close attention to texture, contrast, and color for fall 2011, according to the Pantone Institute.
The French (Manicure) Dictionary
Think of “French manicure” as an umbrella term that covers a myriad of related looks. With all of these variations, you’re sure to find a French for every client.
Salon Break Rooms: 5 Examples
Break rooms offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of the salon. Here are a few great examples.
Premiere Orlando Tops Our List of Favorite Nail Shows
Gathering top names in beauty, Premiere features a solid lineup of networking events, competitions, educational workshops, and more than 500 booths.
Premiere Orlando 2011: Beauty Tech Networking Event
On Saturday night before the Premiere Orlando beauty show even started, more than 200 nail techs got together to catch up with old friends, meet new friends, and enjoy a night of networking with other like-minded colleagues.