
ORLY Celebrates 50 Years of the French Manicure
The anniversary campaign includes a proposed French Manicure Day and submission of the original French Manicure Kit for consideration by the Smithsonian's Personal Care and Cosmetics Collection.
Belava wants to know how you let your customers know you practice the art of the safe pedicure. To enter the company’s Art of the Safe Pedicure Competition, explain, in 250 words or less, what you do and say to your clients during your consultation and/or pedicure to make them confident they are receiving a safe, sanitary pedicure every time they visit you.

The top prize-winner will receive Belava’s Pedicure System.

The top prize-winner will receive Belava’s Pedicure System.
Belava wants to know how you let your customers know you practice the art of the safe pedicure. To enter the company’s Art of the Safe Pedicure Competition, explain, in 250 words or less, what you do and say to your clients during your consultation and/or pedicure to make them confident they are receiving a safe, sanitary pedicure every time they visit you. You can also choose to include an image of your station.
The contest runs from November 1 through November 30. Entries should be submitted to contest@belava.com and must include name, phone number, e-mail address, name of the state you practice in, as well as your license number. Entries will be judged by celebrity pedicurist Gloria L. Williams, aka the Footnanny.

Nail tech Gloria L. Williams, the Footnanny, will judge the entries.
The first-place winner will receive Belava’s easily mobile Pedicure System — a Navy Foot Heater/Massager Unit with Fuchsia Pedicure Tub and 50 disposable liners. Second prize is a special-edition Belava “Footnanny” pedicure tub with 20 disposable liners and a collection of Footnanny Foot Creams. Third, fourth, and fifth place winners will receive a Belava Salon Bowl with 20 disposable liners and a grab bag.
Winners will be announced December 10. For more information, visit
www.belava.com or follow Belava on social media.

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