Two can win a Gelous Nail Enhancement System Starter Case, featuring the company’s polyglass technology, which provides unprecedented adhesive properties. The Gelous line uses a hybrid formula that offers the advantages of both flexible and hard gels without any of their drawbacks. The company also offers two color lines, including the organically pigmented Colour FX.
Two can win the Fireworks collection of micro fine holographic glitters along with a glitter applicator brush from Lecenté. The company’s glitters are precision cut to eliminate rough edges, allowing nail techs to be more precise. They are also solvent-resistant, so there’s no color bleeding or leaching when the glitter comes into contact with a solvent.
One lucky reader can win a retail display from Bodipure featuring six Keratin Gloves and six Keratin Socks. This waterless, all-in-one manicure/pedicure treatment moisturizes skin and strengthens nails with the benefits of keratin protein. The disposable, one-time-use gloves and socks are simply slipped on and the emulsion is massaged into hands and feet.
Be one of 25 readers to win the Gena Pedi Spa Detox System, which incorporates active charcoal into four pedicure products that cleanse, smooth, soften, and condition. Charcoal’s naturally porous surface attracts dirt and oil, drawing odor-causing bacteria and grime from deep within pores. Included in the system are Black Charcoal Foot Soak, Purifying Scrub, Nourishing Mask, and Emollient Crème.
Two readers can win the Gelaque Gel Polish system by Gimmeahand. Each winner will receive the Timeless Collection — with its four brilliant glitter gel lacquers — along with primerless Monomer Pro and self-leveling Dark Pink Powder. Gel-polish colors include Renaissance (pink glitter), Resilient (blue glitter), Royal (purple glitter), and Regal (gold glitter).
Enter NAILS’ third annual Celebrity Face Off Challenge and test your skill at portraiture while paying tribute to your favorite famous faces. Contest rules are simple: Using a photo as a guide, paint a mini-portrait of any well-known celebrity on a #1 tip. Submit both the nail tip and the photograph (with the celebrity’s name on the back) to arrive at NAILS by the deadline of July 11. Mail your entries to NAILS Celebrity Face Off, 3520 Challenger St., Torrance, CA 90503. Don’t forget to include your name, salon name, address, phone number, and e-mail address. You may submit up to three entries. For more information, call (310) 533-2457 or email judy.lessin@bobit.com. Winning nail tips will be displayed in our October issue. Credit: Erykah Badu by Sonia “G” Molina
Twelve techs will each win a Cinnatize and a Dadi’Oil from Famous Names. Cinnatize is a new nail and surface skin cleanser that also contains pathogen removers. This 3-in-1 product cleanses, removes inhibition layers, and also works as a polish remover. Dadi’Oil nail and skin treatment oil is non-greasy and penetrates deeply and quickly. It contains organic avocado, jojoba and extra virgin olive oils, as well as vitamin E.
Made without formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, BHA, or solvents, Bio Seaweed Gel products produce no dehydration, staining, or weakening of the natural nails. One reader will receive a kit with a U-Light Pro, three Colour Polishes, No-Wipe Top Gel Polish, and No-Sanding Base Gel Polish. The compact, light-weight U-Light Pro cures all types of LED and UV gels.
One lucky reader can win 10 3D Tube Gels from N.O.Q. These soak-off gel-polishes can be used to create eye-catching 3-D patterns on the nails without any tools. The tube has a fine-point tip that allows you to apply the gel without a brush. The clay-like texture is easy to shift and shape. When cured, the gel has a matte finish.
One lucky winner will receive a selection of Vetro Gel Polishes including 022 Black and 023 White, highly pigmented colors that can be worn with single coat application and without top or base coat. You’ll also receive High Shine Top Gel and Base Gel. The Base Gel firmly fixes onto the natural nail and prevents color unevenness, while the Top Gel provides a mirror-like gloss and high durability.
