Enter NAILS’ 2014 Nail Mural Contest and you could win $100. We’re asking all you talented nail artists to submit your finest designs to NAILS’ Nail Mural Contest. Murals must depict a continual theme across a series of five or 10 nail tips. Entries can portray any topic — from landscapes to people to abstract themes. They will be judged on artistry and use of the format. For inspiration, check out a slideshow of last year’s entries at www.nailsmag.com/2013mural. Submissions should be packed carefully and mailed to Nail Mural Contest, 3520 Challenger St., Torrance, CA 90503 and must be received by NAILS by December 9, 2013. Please include your contact information (including day and evening phone numbers and e-mail address) along with a brief explanation of your theme. Winners will be announced in the March issue. [Nails pictured by Shannon McCown]
Keeki Pure and Simple Spicy Gift Pack includes a Sophisticated Shimmer Stick for just the right amount of lip color, a gluten-, phthalate-, formaldehyde-, and toluene-free Cherry Pie Nail Polish, a Base Coat, a Top Coat, and a Keeki Pure and Simple Non-Toxic Coconut-Scented Nail Polish Remover. Be one of three to win this fun gift pack.
Customnailfiles.com is a new online service that lets salon owners and nail techs create full-color, salon-quality, promotional custom nail files in a matter of minutes. You can choose to personalize from the preset designs in the company’s catalog or upload your own. Custom files make the perfect holiday promotional item, putting your name at your clients’ fingertips all year long. One lucky reader will win 300 custom nail files and one reader will win 200 nail files.
SO Gel Nails are made from organic compounds and contain no acids or monomers. They are unique, easy to use, and cost-effective. Ten lucky readers will receive a SO Simple Kit that includes enough product to create three to five sets of nails, a digital copy of the training manual, and the training DVD (6-watt lamp not included).
Let The Nail Superstore help you get tech savvy! If you spend $500 with The Nail Superstore, the company will create your website for free. The Nail Superstore has two fabulous website templates to give you an attractive and informative site. You will receive a website with a homepage, a section about your salon, a place to put your pricing and contact information, a spot for a gallery of photos, and much more. If you don’t have a website for your nail salon or want your current one updated, now is the perfect time. “We will get all your information onto the site and help dress it up. Hiring someone to custom make your website can cost you hundreds, even thousands of dollars, but we’ll take care of it for you,” says the company. This deal runs October 1 through October 31. If you require someone to write your information or create a logo for your site, The Nail Superstore has an in-house writer and graphic designer available. Additional charges will be added for those services.
Effectively hydrate your clients’ nails and cuticles with Revere Nail & Cuticle Moisturizer. This treatment delivers instant moisture with advanced plant stem cells and micro-encapsulated vitamin C and E delivered in a protective oil-free gel base. This innovative base will not leave any residue that conflicts with polishes or base coats, versus hydrators that are oil-based.
Be the lucky winner of a 16-piece counter display of Cuccio Colour Neons. This mix of dynamic, bold, bright colors will delight the fashionistas in your clientele. The collection includes seven classic neon colors and Shock Value glitter top coat. Try using the colors with a white undercoat too.
Be one of 10 readers to win Skin, Hair and Nail Oil by Derma E, an all-in-one treatment using 100% pure, luscious plant oils to restore a beautiful glow from head to toe. Containing organic argan, jojoba, and kukui oils, the silky formula absorbs easily and penetrates deeply for a wide variety of uses. On nails, it deeply conditions dryness to eradicate brittleness while softening cuticles. On skin, it provides nutrient-rich, anti-aging moisture. On hair, it boosts shine and softness while taming frizz.
Would you like can see your nails on our cover? We’re asking professional and student nail technicians to submit images of their most spectacular nails. The winning image will appear on NAILS’ January 2014 cover, and the winning nail tech will be featured in a behind-the-scenes interview. Runner-up images will also be presented inside the magazine. Your submissions may feature natural or artificial nails, hands and/or feet, and may include props. In addition to the quality of the nails, entries will be judged on their overall creativity, composition, and visual appeal. Keep in mind that the cover image will need to fit into our vertical format with room for the NAILS logo and coverlines. All entries must be postmarked by Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Click this file https://beautyimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/_migratednails/files/Handouts/na0913covertech-LR.pdf to download additional details and an entry form. Looking for inspiration? Check out last year's submissions by clicking here.
Pure Organics is an ultra luxurious spa system from La Palm Spa Products. The ultimate addition to a spa pedicure, the Diamond Spa Crystals turn water into soft luxurious beads that gently massage feet and legs. Certified by Active Organics, Pure Organics is designed to enhance the skin with essential oils, minerals, and antioxidants. Each system and kit comes in five invigorating scents: Citrus Orange, Lavender, Hawaiian Orchard Blossom, Cucumber, and Green Tea with Açai. Two readers can win a Pure Organics Spa Starter Kit.
