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OPI’s Weiss-Fischmann in New Role

OPI Products announced the transition of Suzi Weiss-Fischmann from OPI co-founder and executive vice president to OPI consultant.

Burke Williams Spa Adopts Steam Pedicure System

Burke Williams Spas said goodbye to traditional water pedicures and replaced their pedicure treatments with the Red Dragon Steam Pedicure Systems.

Ed Bobit, founder of Bobit Business Media, publisher of NAILS, passes away at 86

Ed Bobit, founder and chairman of Bobit Business Media, publisher of NAILS Magazine and VietSALON as well as many other media brands, passed away this morning at the age of 86.

CNDU Is Now Accepting Applications for Early Admissions

During Premiere Orlando 2014, CND’s co-founder and style director Jan Arnold reaffirmed the professional nail care company’s commitment to the pro side of our industry when she introduced CND’s first-ever online education program for nail professionals — CND University or CNDU.

Nail Tech Naja Rickette Sets a Guinness Book Record

Nail tech Naja Rickette is the new Guinness World Records title-holder for polishing the highest number of clients in an eight-hour period.

Cuccio Colour Gives Back

 Cuccio Naturalé brand manager Arica Carpenter recently made charitable donations of Cuccio Colour polishes to the Alliance for Children, a non-profit that benefits abused children, and the Beauty Bus Foundation, a national non-profit that provides free beauty and grooming services and pampering products to terminally or chronically ill people and their caregivers. 

I Heart CND Event Brings Nail Trends to Nail Professionals

In February, CND hosted the first ever “I Heart CND” event at Nail Supply House in San Gabriel, Calif.

Best in the East: World Spa & Wellness Awards Announced

The World Spa & Wellness Awards 2014 were presented in London in February, where the industry handed out 11 awards that singled out the best regional hotel and spa destinations around the world.

2014 Sally Scholarship Winners Announced

Applications for the 2015 PBA Sally Beauty Scholarships are now available. The applications deadline is November 14, 2014.

Gelish Launches Educational Web Series

Gelish created a new video series called “World Class Nails” consisting of eight webisodes for nail professionals that bring together five global Gelish deans of education.

Mustang Anniversary Inspires OPI Polish Collection

The iconic Ford Mustang — which celebrated its 50th anniversary in April — serves as the inspiration for a line of limited-edition OPInail lacquers that will launch internationally in July.

L.A. Nail Salon Franchise Expands Nationwide

Bellacures plans to further expand its footprint nationwide by opening 20 new franchises through a targeted expansion strategy in Northern California as well as Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Mexico, and Texas.

Manicure Madness

3 Polishes, 15 Possibilities

In the April 2014 issue of Allure, nail blogger Jessica Washick used three contrasting hues to create a host of looks. The colors she used are: Julep's Malia, Rimmel London's Mintilicious, and Tom Ford's Beauty Sugar Dune.

4 New Ways To Wear Glitter

Glitter polish can be hard to keep on point, especially as a grown up. Allure's April issue explains how to make your nails a little more cocktail hours, and a little less sweet 16. 

Well Polished

Allure's April 2014 issue boasts the newest Spring trends: sophisticated and subtle nail art, along with cool shades. 

Best Fashion Tips Ever

InStyle's April 2014 issue and manicurist Madeline Poole explain the DIY process for spring's top runway trends.