
Trend Watch: Polka Dots
This dotted pattern will be prevalent on clothing and accessories this fall.

This dotted pattern will be prevalent on clothing and accessories this fall.

Embellishments consisting of a bunch of threads fastened at one end.

Definition: Overlapping with other recent trends like biker chic and military couture, elements from rebellious punk culture — like paper clip embellishments and leather — are, ironically, fashionable.

Allure says to keep your lips and tips in sync.

We love nail beds in all shapes and sizes, but, well, your client is her own worst enemy and may be mortified that her nail beds are “too wide.” Luckily, the nail style experts at CND have an easy fix.

It always happens on the worst possible day. You’ve been at the salon since the wee hours of the morning, you’re finally on your last client — and then, oops, a red polish bottle slips and spills on your white shirt (or even worse, all over your new salon uniform). Before you resort to decorating the rest of your outfit with “artsy” nail polish spills to match, consider giving one of these pieces of advice from your fellow nail techs a try.

CND Shellac was featured on Extra! with Maria Lopez last week for a "Friend" giveaway. In addition to showing the service, extra talked to Paint Shop Beverly Hills owner Julia Serquinia and CND's Jan Arnold. They gave away 15 Shellac services to Extra Friends who knew the secret password "Shellac". That's pretty cool.

Hand & Nail Harmony recently added to the excitement of luxury brand Dsquared2’s Spring/Summer 2011 runway show by giving the models Gelish soak-off gel polish manicures and pedicures.

Definition: A delicate woven fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread.

A Los Angeles-based collective known as Kleur is bringing nail art to the masses via custom nail art events in retail stores, art galleries, and other venues throughout Southern California and beyond.

Holly Schippers went to America's Beauty Show in Chicago and snapped this video of the CND Fashion Fusion runway show. Listen to Jan Arnold talk about the new nail trends and for your clients.

Elle’s Beauty department highlighted its “Best in Show” picks from the large variety of trends that popped up on the runways for spring.

For spring 2011, designers continue to satisfy consumers’ need to escape everyday challenges with intriguing color combinations that transport them to foreign lands.

Marie Claire chatted with Shiseido Makeup Artistic Director Dick Page about the beach-chic looks he created at some of the season’s hottest runway shows. “We want the girls to look like they just came back from L.A.,” Page told the mag. Try OPI Nail Lacquer in Y’all Come Back Ya Hear? to get in on the beach babe look.

Harper’s Bazaar showcases the best beauty trends from the runway, including standout nails in bright shades of sweet orange and juicy pink.

Lucky takes notes from Prada’s Spring 2011 collection for a high fashion look that’s full on chic colors.

InStyle highlights the edgy twist on the classic French Manicure at Vena Cava’s runway show.