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Your client broke a nail and has it repaired while on a cruise ship. Now back on land she wants that nail to look like the other ones. What's a tech to do?

Your client broke a nail and has it repaired while on a cruise ship. Now back on land she wants that nail to look like the other ones. What's a tech to do?

The February issue of Glamour Magazine has a piece on the "right way to do non-nude polish at home."

From lack of training to sanitation lapses to treating medical conditions, it’s time for nail techs to come together and raise standards in these all-important areas. Industry chemist Doug Schoon discusses what he sees as the three greatest challenges facing our business and what we can do — as an industry — to face them.

As animal prints come back en vogue, the style pubs are making it their mission to help readers understand that it’s chic to wear…and best in small doses.

Spring is just around the corner and what better way to ring in the new season than with bath products that'll make your clients feel as fresh as the morning sun.

Everyone's talking about gels these days. Nail professionals always want to stay on top of the latest trends, but many of them have a hard time understanding the gel process. Breaking down the steps involved in a gel application will help you determine whether you'd like to offer these services.

CND’s a.h.a Sea Scrub from the SpaPedicure Series is an aromatic foot scrub with quartz crystals, natural beach sand, and marine alpha-hydroxy acid for dual exfoliation of rough, dry skin on the soles of the feet.

Spread holiday cheer and ring in the New Year with CND’s seasonally fragranced Scentsations.

With more than 30 years experience in the beauty and personal care industry, Doug Schoon is tapped to advise the 800-member association.

CosmoGirl's December/January 2009 issue has a host of polish options for all skin types.

CND participated in more than 65 Fashion Week shows, including Gottex (shown), Anne Klein, Baby Phat, and Diesel.

Recharge and rehydrate with the enticing scent of cranberries in CND’s new Cranberry Scentsations Wash.

CND's new Almond SpaManicure is a soothing menu addition with a deeply moisturizing lotion.

Home Care Spotlight Series: Handy Healthy Nail Care Tips

"The Nail Swipe" is a technique for getting a perfect polish job.

CND’s Liza Smith did the nails of Sarah Jessica Parker for the London premier of the “Sex & The City” movie. “I massaged with Birch and Mint Scentsations, and used Cuticle Remover, Cuticle Eraser, and SolarOil,” Smith says.

CND’s Brisa Gel Neutrals offer a complete range of shades for the perfect Forever French Manicure.