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We have been talking about continuing education and ways we can learn and stay current in our industry. Last week, we talked about a few ways we can get education at little or no cost to us.

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Commit to Learning Something New

That sounds like it was a great retreat, Jill. I know that our retreat really helped our salon recharge and regroup for this year. We got a head start on planning fun events for the salon

Premiere 2012: Easy Acrylic Dipping System

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Color Block Nail Art by Gelish

Color blocking, a trendy technique where blocks of solid colors are placed next to each other to add visual interest, works so well for nail art.Yesterday, I attended the Alice and Olivia color denim preview party,

Have Total Confidence With Kupa E-File Course

Do you use an e-file for your nail services? Are you only holding back because you aren’t confident with your skills? Maybe Kupa’s E-File Total Confidence Course would help you feel more comfortable using the tool.

The Hunger Games-Inspired Nail Art

When I was reading The Hunger Games I was thrilled that protagonist Katniss Everdeen’s nails were described. “The team works on me until late afternoon, turning my skin to glowing satin, stenciling patterns on my arms,

ABS 2012: Everything Microplane

Evolving from a line of kitchen tools (yes, you guessed it, literally from a microplane citrus zester), Microplane Personal Care offers a huge assortment callus removers. The company has large professional size callus microplanes, small at-home

ABS 2012: Easy Reflexology by Lodaat

Founded by reflexologists, Lodaat (an acronym for “Living one day at a time”) offers several useful massage tools at its booth. This is a Sujok Ring, which, when rolled along a finger, activates pressure points that can

ABS 2012: Gel Polish Launch at EnVogue

There’s a new entry into the gel-polish market: Lac It! by EnVogue.  So far, there are 18 colors, plus top and base, available. Starter kits at the show run from $90 to $385. Booth #3828. --Sree

ABS 2012: PediSpa Upgrades at Lexor

High-end just got even nicer at Lexor where Ultra Leather is now standard on its high-end pedicure spas (including the Infinity, shown). According to the company, this leather is acetone- and stain-resistant, so if you spill