Kyle Simonson, founder and CEO of Minneapolis-based Simonson’s Salon and Spas, found a down economy was no obstacle to the continued growth of her four-location enterprise. Simonson’s Salon and Spa is one of three small businesses that have come together to build a new retail development in Maple Grove, Minn., as a result of a federal stimulus bill which enables the U.S. Small Business Administration to reduce or eliminate fees on 504 loans.
Starting today, manicure mavens from across the United States are invited to share their best summer-themed nail creations, and enter to win cash, products, and gift cards from It’s So Easy.
Lecenté's winter collection includes winter shades for their new gel-polish range, as well as new nail art foils and a new eco-friendly, biodegradable glitter.
This powerful, portable electric nail file has been designed for professional nail technicians who demand power and portability. The MANIPro Passport features a light weight battery powered Acetone Resistant Finish control box. This unit can provide anywhere from 8 to 10 hours of use per charge in either 110v or 220v. The MANIPro Passport comes complete with a stainless steel belt clip and a plastic handpiece holster which can snap on either side of the control box. The MANIPro Passport Control Box also comes in White, Red and Purple. Full two year parts and labor warranty with your limited edition Kupa E-file! For more information, visit http://kupainc.com/manipro-passport-limited-edition-teal
CND’s newest collection Upcycle Chic offers six shades, inspired by frayed edges, speckled textures, and rugged lines to encompass an eco-conscious look.
Sherri Traweek (Redlands, CA) creates a 3-D design on a single nail tip using a variety of nail products based on a "music" theme.
"These nails represent the band and genre that touch me the most, and play a big part in who I am. The Pawnshop Kings are a pair of brothers who, through heavy doses of Southern Soul and Southern California surf culture, spread the Gospel through music that moves you to the core.
I've taken a few of their trademarks, and recreated them in acrylic, gel and acrylic paint. From Joel's acoustic guitar, to the Fender amp, the humble wood stage, and even the crown, these nails sum up the Pawnshop Kings experience.
The crown hanging upside down on the guitar isn't just a literal interpretation of their telltale logo, but tells a much deeper, more profound story. Traditionally, an upside down crown signifies a king who has fallen in battle. In this case, the crown represents Jesus Christ, and how Scott and Joel hang their musical influence ultimately on Him. The fact that it's also on a nail represents who I hang my creativity on!"
Lavette Cephus (Toledo, OH) creates a 3-D design on a single nail tip using a variety of nail products based on a "music" theme.
"This challenge was so fun! Although I am a late ’80s baby, I feel like I was supposed to be born in the late ’60s. My family and I were obsessed with “Soul Train”. I am the oldest of six siblings (a big family meant our own soul train fun) , and we would always pretend to have our own soul train line. I want this competition to be as fun as possible, and when I can add energy to the challenge I will and as soon as I think of the soul train I think of energy, dancing until your feet hurt, bending lower than you thought possible, laughing and fun time with others. To add a touch of calmness I thought of a magnificent singer during those times — Diana Ross, an idol — she wore a mean afro, which also reminds me of Soul Train. It seems everyone on the show wore an afro."
China Glaze’s new Gone West lacquer collection features eight rustic and rich shades ranging from radiant sunset-inspired hues of pinks and reds to antique and pastoral neutrals, all wrangled up in a variety of finishes.
