Congratulations to Michelle Sproat of Inspirations Salon in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, for winning the 2011 Stars Photo Contest in the nails category.
As part of its Healthy Beauty Awards for 2011, Self named Orly’s Primetime Chip Preventing Primer as the best base coat for nails. “My polish barely chipped all week,” said the mag’s tester.
Intensely reflective silver and gold nails are all the rage right now, as evidenced by the two gorgeous manicures on actresses AnnaLynne McCord and Kate Beckinsale in Cosmopolitan this month.
Redbook’s 2011 Most Valuable Product judges picked their favorite neutral nail color and nail treatment after an extensive sampling of some of the industry’s top products.
This spring, Tweezerman announced its partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation in launching the new Reach for the Stars Mini Slant Tweezer and Zip File.
In February 2011, American International Industries (A.I.I.) announced the acquisition of It’s So Easy Nails, a line of nail art accessories, products, and tools. A.I.I. also acquired certain assets from Almell Products, Inc., including the Poshé brand.
In January 2011, Robanda International, owners of the Mr. Pumice and Tropical Shine brands, merged with Omega Labs USA, whose products include Fungus Treatment, Ultimate Growth 2, Nail Art, and Nail Glitters.
Allure’s staff reviews tops salons from all over the country. Cities visited include New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Detroit, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
