You know nail tech Lauren Wireman of Wildflowers Nails in Cape Coral, Fla., as the first runner-up in the inaugural NAILS Next Top Nail Artist competition. One of her wins was the CND challenge that included a chance to work with the brand at Fashion Week. Wireman shares her story from the Design Lab in New York City of what it was like to be a part of the CND A-Team for a few days.
Holly looks back at a year of highs and lows acknowledging there’s plenty to look forward to.
CND co-founder Jan Arnold was one of five finalists honored by San Diego Magazine as part of its 2014 Woman of the Year Awards.
Thanks to the BCL|CND|Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship program, 10 aspiring beauty industry professionals received financial awards of up to $5,000 to cover tuition for nail tech programs.
Escape Day Spa & Boutique, Rock Springs, Wyo. uses: Escape’s Signature Relaxing Blend Essential Oil, FarmHouse Fresh Powder Milk Bath, BonBliss Beauty Moisturizing Scrub, Spa Revolutions Paraffin Treatment, Salt of the Earth Whipped Body Crème, CND Vinylux, and Top Coat.
Clients will want to sink their teeth (and hands) into these succulent scrubs.
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.
A total 21 qualified “booties” graduated to become the next generations of CND Education Ambassadors.
The Choice is Up to You: We asked you what your favorite professional nail products are and you told us. Thanks for picking your favorites for NAILS 11th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
CND hosted its third "I Heart CND" event in Virginia for nail professionals in the Washington D.C. area.