Be the lucky winner of a GELeration Essentials Kit from Jessica Cosmetics. Essentials includes the key products to perform a GELeration manicure or pedicure. Self-leveling formulas bond to the natural nail while maintaining the ultimate flexibility. The prize also includes three Perfect Pair packs. GELeration comes paired with its matching Jessica Custom Colour to extend the life of the service.
Two can win an NSI Polish Pro Discover Kit, the ideal gel-polish kit for any professional. A base and top coat, six popular Polish Pro colors, and all the necessary prep products make up the contents of this kit. Since NSI Polish Pro is curable under both LED and UV lamps, long drying times are eliminated.
One can win three great products from Ultronics. Ultracare Disinfectant Cleaner/Deodorizer Concentrate ensures complete compliance and thorough protection. It’s safe for all plastic and metals including brushes, pedicure paddles, nippers, cutters, and files and can be used on hard surfaces and equipment. The Ultra Tray allows complete submersion of implements and includes a convenient self-draining basket. Ultracare for Hands Alcohol-Free Waterless Antiseptic Hand Wash is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, non-drying, non-irritating, and non-flammable.
One lucky reader will win Salon Iris Software (Standard Edition) to run your salon seamlessly. You’ll see increases in client retention, customer satisfaction, and most importantly profitability, says the company. Salon Iris provides easy-to-use tools that manage appointments, client tracking, inventories, services, reporting, and integrated credit card purchasing. It comes with free remote access and iPhone and Android apps. Marketing and online booking features are available with the Pro Package.
One lucky reader will win a sleek Buff & Go portable workstation. The Buff & Go opens to present a 15” x 16” manicure table and spacious foot tub compartment. Other features include an ergonomic handle, secure keyed lock, storage containers, and a paper towel dispenser. The Hot Hollywood collection features new colors including Poppin’ Hot Pink and Passionate Purple.
Five lucky winners will receive a set of La Palm Products’ Gel II. Strong, thin, and nearly odorless, Gel II is unique because the base coat is directly bonded inside the gel so there is no need for a separate base coat. Each gel session requires 60 seconds under the LED light with a total dry time of three minutes. The gel is infused with essential vitamins and minerals to help strengthen the nail.
Wear your favorite polish color with these unique handmade polish-bottle necklaces from The Bohemian Gypsy. Three can win a necklace featuring a different-shaped bottle of polish held by a vintage brass hand. The necklaces measure 18-in. and close with a lobster claw clasp. The Bohemian Gypsy (thebohemiangypsy.etsy.com) specializes in unique jewelry for nail techs and hairstylists.
You have until July 31 to enter the It’s So Easy Summer Fun Nail Art Contest. It’s So Easy invites you to show off your artistic talent and win a grand prize of $1,000. Second prize is $500 and third prize is $250. For contest details go to www.ItsSoEasyNails.com.
Are you ready for your close up? Paint a miniature portrait of yourself on a nail tip and you could win $100 from NAILS. The rules to enter the 2012 Self-Portrait Contest are simple: Using a photo as a guide, paint a portrait of yourself on a #1 nail tip. Submit both the nail tip and the photograph to arrive at NAILS by the deadline of July 11. Mail your entries to NAILS Self-Portrait Contest, 3520 Challenger St., Torrance, CA 90503. Don’t forget to include your name, salon name, address, phone number, and e-mail address. For more information, call (310) 533-2457 or e-mail judy.lessin@bobit.com.
One lucky reader will win all four Island Breeze Pedicure Products from DeEnterprises. St. Thomas Sugar Scrub is packed full of skin nourishing botanicals and never separates. Aruba Cooling Gel moisturizer is formulated with aloe vera, menthol, and vitamin E. The Fiji Mask is a rejuvenating, cooling foot mask with purified mineral clay, botanicals, aloe vera, vitamin E, and menthol. Barbados Foot and Body Scrub is formulated with aloe vera, vitamin E, essential oils, and botanicals.
