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ABS 2011: Congrats, Stars Competition Winner Michelle Sproat

Congratulations to Michelle Sproat (left, with me) of Inspirations Salon, Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, for winning the 2011 Stars Photo Contest in the nails category. The competition let nail professionals show the world their creativity by designing and photographing

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ABS 2011: Steam, Not Foot Soak, for this Pedicure Spa

The Nail Superstore has released an ingenious pedicure spa. The Red Dragon Turbo Sauna Pedicure uses a cup of water to create a pore-opening steam -- no plumbing or tedious spa cleaning involved. The client simply

ISSE 2011: New Portable Drill from Kupa

Kupa just released the new Kupa Upower-2G, a versatile and portable electric nail drill. Within the small unit is a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that lasts through hours of use. The battery is removable so you can keep an extra on hand, or you

ISSE 2011: Minx Launches Celebrity Manicurists' Lines

Even though its booth is a little out of the way in the Arena, it seems that nail techs are having no problem finding the Minx booth. And it is definitely worth stopping by because celebrity

ISSE 2011: Vamoos! at Famous Names LLC

With the proliferation of hybrid brush-on gel polishes, brand new nail company Famous Names LLC just launched Vamoos! Removal Wraps, which it says reduce the amount of acetone used by 50%. 240 wraps are $45. Booth #712.--Sree

ISSE 2011: Trade in Your UV Lamp at Odyssey

Odyssey Nail Systems has a great trade-in special going on at its booth. Bring in any gel nail lamp -- working or not -- and get a $150 credit on the company's new The One: LED

America’s Beauty Show Will Showcase Runway Nails

CND’s Jan Arnold knows a thing or two about fashion. She’s been pushing the marriage of nails and fashion for years. And thanks in large part to all of her hard work, nails are now a

New DVDs for a New Year

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Nubar’s Training Seminar

Nubar recently had its first formal training seminar headed by new education consultant Vicki Peters. The five-day event had 14 experienced Nubar nail techs training with Peters as well as guest speaker Millie Haynam and Portuguese

New Nail Tech Networking Event

Midwest nail techs, you’re in luck: your neighbor Jennifer Wirth is hosting the new Midwest Nail Technicians Networking Event. ”Networking for nails is a very important part of being a nail artist! So I decided to