News

North Carolina Requires CEUs for Licensees

It used to be that only instructors were required to take eight hours of continuing education units. Now licensees in North Carolina are also being asked to take CEUs.

Colorado Deals with E-File Training Fraud

The Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure has cracked down on two schools for issuing fraudulent electric file certificates in violation of Rule 9 of the office’s rules and regulations.

Pedicure Bath Concerns Continue to Vex Industry

More than 130 people in the San Jose, Calif., area have reported bacterial infections after receiving pedicures at several salons.

Bacterial Infections Continue to Plague Pedicure Clients

Several San Jose, Calif.-area nail salons are currently under investigation after more than 50 people were affected by a bacterial infection after receiving pedicures.

Salon Doubles as Movie Set

Salon appealed to location scouts for “Ocean’s Twelve,” the sequel to the 2001 Clooney/Pitt hit “Ocean’s Eleven.”

Orly Grabs for Greatness

Orly's rubberized cap gets innovation nod from Global Cosmetic Industries editors.

Carpal Tunnel in the News

Is surgery more effective than wearing a splint for carpal tunnel relief? Study shows wearing a magnetic wrist wrap also reduces pain.

Rick Slack of NSI in Russia

Cuccio Naturale Expands Distribution

Product manufacturer sees opportunities in Pakistan and Japan. 

Star Nail Adds European Distributor

Deal will help international customers. 

Backscratchers Breaks Ground

R.I. Nail Techs Protest OTC Sale of Professional Products

Approximately 50 nail technicians and hairdressers staged a peaceful demonstration at CVS (a national drugstore chain) in Woonsocket, R.I.

CIR Affirms Safety of AHAs

Industry Pioneer Passes On

Creative Launches Pedicure Line at BBSI

The company hosted a party at the Stephen Birch Aquarium-Museum and gave free pedicures to distributors to introduce the new line of pedicure products. 

OPI Expands Advertising Horizons

InStyle magazine now features monthy full-page ads of the Rocky Mountain polish collection.