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Hauntingly Hot Products
Nails get eerily enchanting for Halloween with tons of vampy polishes and glittering appliqués. Glow-in-the-dark gels and mysterious side effects add fun details for the spooky month.
Hybrid Gel Polish Roundup
We have gathered the latest brush-on gel polish available at the time of printing, but more companies are finishing development on lines of their own.
Sold On Sanitation
Stock up on these hard surface and implement cleaners, then be sure to talk up your sanitation and disinfection practices to your clientele. If you strictly follow the instructions on the product labels, you’ll be well on your way to keeping your clients safe — and sold on your salon.
Winter Product Jubilee
There's no time like the present to roll out the new holiday-themed sets and sweet-smelling treats that clients wait for all year. This festive time of year is perfect for offering special gifts and holiday services that are sure to appeal to the merrymaker in everyone.
In the Holiday Spirit
The winter holidays are the perfect time to offer your clients customized nail art designs. NAILS tasked six nail artists with creating wearable, abstract designs that feature the colors of Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve.
Brush-On Gels Were All the Buzz at Cosmoprof
Gels continued their recent boom at Cosmoprof North America. There were more soak-off gels, more colored gels, and at least 10 companies showcasing the hottest trend right now — brush-on gel polish lines.
Premiere Lives Up to Its Name
The Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event again proved itself as a vibrant beauty show, with more than 46,000 attendees present during the two-day show (which took place June 6 to 7). The show featured 350-plus classes, nail competitions, and NailTech Network Orlando (which was co-hosted by Beautytech.com and NAILS). Next year’s show will be June 4-6.
Beauty In the Desert Makes a Comeback
IBS (International Beauty Show) Las Vegas had a healthy attendance this year, with well-presented booths showcasing a lot of new and interesting nail products.
Show Season Continues with ABS in Chicago
On March 27 to 29, 2010, America’s Beauty Show featured manufacturer specials and new product launches, a SalonSpa Sustainability Summit, and an International Nail Technician Association (INTA) Conference.
Show Season 2010 Starts Strong
From January 30 through February 1, 40,000 beauty professionals attended ISSE, up 21% from 2009 and breaking the show’s all-time attendance records. The show featured 397 exhibitors, which is up 3% from 2009.
Valentine’s Nail Art in the Blink of an Eye
As February 14 swiftly approaches, your clients are increasing their requests for nail art with hearts, flowers, and all things pink and red. We've got you covered with these designs that will get clients in, out, and on the way to their romantic rendezvous.
Off to Cosmoprof
Cosmoprof was held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center July 13-15, 2008, and had 740 different companies exhibiting their products.
IBS Heats Up Las Vegas
Formerly the Las Vegas Hair & Nail Conference, IBS Las Vegas (plus the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference) offered three exciting days of product demonstrations and sales, hands-on education, and networking opportunities in the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Orlando Is the Place to Be in June if You’re a Nail Tech
It seems to be happening earlier and earlier each year, but once again, the Premiere Beauty Show in Orlando (June 1-2, 2008) attracted record numbers of attendees and exhibitors.
Premiere Orlando 2008 Competitions
Competitions took center stage at Premiere Orlando and IBS Las Vegas.
Show Those Toes
With summertime heating up, clients are going to be eager to show off some bare feet and cool their heels, and what better way to sport the look than with some fun and fashionable acrylic toenail art.
A Fresh Name and New Location Hit Chicago
Continuing show season, America’s Beauty Show (formerly the Chicago Midwest Beauty Show) took place March 1-3, 2008.