ISSE 2012 Show Coverage
INM’s owner Garrett Kellenberger promoted INM’s new Gelavish Cure Gel LED Lamp, as well as new collections of Gelavish Gel Polish.The Bellissima International team was eager to showcase and demo their line of gels. From left
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INM’s owner Garrett Kellenberger promoted INM’s new Gelavish Cure Gel LED Lamp, as well as new collections of Gelavish Gel Polish.The Bellissima International team was eager to showcase and demo their line of gels. From left





OPI is hosting a free evening demo and salon tour event in Studio City, Calif., on Monday, May 17. Dubbed, “An Evening with OPI,” the event will allow nail techs to watch demos and work hands-on
April Wynne, a Tampa, Fla.-based nail technician of 13 years, created this cute and simple manicure and it became an instant summer hit.
Nail tech Rebecca Tweddle captures precious memories of growing up in the 1980s with this intricate nail art tribute.
But what a great way to go, right? I'm talking about this explosion of nail art popularity, of course! Nail fashion and design is everywhere these days! From the amazing full couture styles that keep coming
Photography by Becky MaynesWhen we first heard of a couture dress made entirely of nail tips in 2010 during Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, we were blown away. But now that we've seen a SECOND runway dress
One of the reasons clients love gel-polish is because it provides a longer-lasting manicure (or pedicure) when compared to lacquer. With most gel-polishes promising to last two weeks or more, there was a 20% uptick in 2013 (according to NAILS Big Book 2013-2014) in gel-polish services to meet growing client demand. While lacquer hasn’t disappeared from everyone’s radar, a new breed of it might give gel-polish a run for its money.
Nails by Laurie Ivins, Profiles Hair Design, Sandpoint, Idaho
LCN Camouflage Gels allow technicians to subtly shade the nail bed and camouflage flaws.
I recognized Akyado from the Orlando show last year. The Swiss company has been around for 12 years and was founded by nail tech Josiane Trachsel. According to Trachsel, the company is one of only a