That's about as much warning as Jan Arnold gets before she goes on the air to educate consumers about nail care.
What does Revlon Consumer Products Corp. s acquisition of Creative Nail Design Systems, Inc., mean to Revlon, Creative, and the rest of the industry?
Says John Hammer, president of Revlon Professional USA, “The acquisition will reinforce our ongoing mission of glamour, excitement, and innovation, as well as our salon heritage which began in 1932.”
So who are the brave nail technicians who handle the grooming needs of our industry’s greats? Here’s who does what to whom.
Jan Arnold introduced the company’s new educational program, The Creative Academy, to more than 200 attendees.
When it comes to deciding who sells what, manufacturers base their choice on how well the distributor services the nail technician. Their verdict? Most are doing a good job, but there’s always room for improvement.
Empire Beauty Schools featured Creative Nail Design Systems’ president Jan Nordstrom Arnold as commencement speaker for its 19 Pennsylvania cosmetology schools’ graduation ceremony. The 1,000 students and a crowd of more than 2,000 heard Arnold’s philosophy on the future of the salon industry and her “7 Principles for Success.”
Although only one technician walked with the top honor, all nail care professionals had cause to celebrate the recognition they have gained at NAHA.
Robert Yates, formerly with Vidal Sassoon and most recently with Matrix Essentials, has joined Creative Nail Design Systems as vice president of marketing.
The next two years promise to be busy for the NMC’s new board of directors and committee chairpersons as they set goals and plan programs to advance the professional status of the nail industry.
