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The Original: NAILS Readers’ Choice Awards 2011

NAILS announces 2011 Readers' Choice Award winners and finalists.

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Gels: The Cure for Fall

As the bright shine of summer fades into the earthy tones of fall, perk up your customers with these new color gel collections from your favorite manufacturers.

Buy it in PINK to Help End Breast Cancer

Every October businesses join in solidarity to fight breast cancer. By purchasing these passionately pink items, you too are joining in this solidarity as each company donates to organizations that work every day to end breast cancer and the struggles it can bring to women and families around the world.

Cosmoprof North America 2011: Happy Hour, Happy Manufacturers, Happy NAILS

NAILS hosted a happy hour during Cosmoprof on Monday, August 1, attended by a number of professional nail care manufacturers, educators, and other noted guests in the industry. It was a great time to relax after the show, enjoy some cocktails and snacks, and mingle with others who normally don’t have a chance to get together.

Cosmoprof North America 2011: New and Old Friends Get Together

For the second year in a row brush-on gel polish lines were the talk of the nail world at Cosmoprof North America. The game-changing nail category has steadily helped to reinvigorate the nail industry over the last year since its initial introduction. In addition, we saw some cool new nail art applications and advances in the pedicure chair world.

Versa Cure UV Nail Bonding Lamp

The perfect complement to your gel polish service is the high-quality, cost-effective Versa Cure UV Nail Bonding Lamp from NSI.

Nurture Lotions Green Tea & Ginger and Amber & Sandalwood

NSI has added two new scents to the luxurious Nurture Lotion line: Green Tea & Ginger and Amber & Sandalwood.

The Layered Look

Semi-custom colors and designs created via layering are increasingly showing up at trade show booth demos and continuing education classes. Clients love walking out of your salon owning a look no one else has, plus this technique can breathe life back into older shades your clients have gotten bored with. You can layer with so many different mediums. Here are a few to try.

What's Hot in Acrylics Kits

Here’s a sampling of the industry’s latest acrylic kits that continue to provide stellar nail enhancements, from classic Frenches to bold nail art.

Great Starter Products for Newbie Nail Techs

As a newbie, you may not be familiar with all the product options available to you. Here we’ve gathered some products that may be useful as you start your career.