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ISSE 2012: One-Coat, Long-Lasting Polish, says Venique

There’s a new professional-only nail polish option on the floor called Venique. I’m intrigued by this entry into the field because this polish features Siltek, an ingredient that expands when wet and contracts when dry, meaning

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ISSE 2012: Top Model “Stalks” Nails, Learns about CND Products

It was pretty amazing to turn my head and realize that Lisa D’Amato, winner of America’s Next Top Model All-Stars, was in the same room as me to learn about CND products. (Though maybe next time

ISSE 2012: Perfectly Sized Towel Warmer

I recently uploaded this video to NAILStv that demoed a new towel warmer to enter the U.S. market, and it was even cooler to see it in person at ISSE. Beauty Pro’s warmer is so small. It’s

ISSE 2012: SalonSwipe Enters Smart Phone Credit Card Reader Market

We’ve heard so much buzz about salon owners and nail techs who use Square for credit card payments, and it was only a matter of time before other companies filled this new niche.Enter SalonSwipe. It’s very

ISSE 2012: Peacock Bra for Jessica’s Peacock Queen Collection

If you’re at ISSE, I urge you to stop by Jessica Cosmetics booth. In addition to having cool new gel-polish colors and packages of gel-polish/traditional polish combos, I was asked an odd question by national sales

Are You a Star? Enter Nail Photo Competition

Do you know about the Stars Photo Competition? It’s an opportunity for you to showcase your best nails — on film. Basically you have to create a set of nails using extensions, nail art, colored acrylic

Go for a Cruise with John Hauk and Other Top Nail Techs

Long-time competitor John Hauk has just announced a new venture — Cruise with the Nail Stars, hosted by John Hauk. Scheduled September 15-22, 2012, the weeklong cruise will include three days of “intense education to inspire

International Beauty Expo 2011

The International Beauty Expo took place October 23 and 24 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California.

Monthly Calendar: Shellac at the Shore at ISSE

The International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) Long Beach will host CND’s dynamic nail program, Shellac at the Shore, this January. Taking the styles and colors directly from the runways of New York Fashion Week and

7+ Holiday Gift Ideas for Nail Techs

Since so many fun products come across my desk each day, I thought I’d offer my two cents for what I think some much-appreciated holiday gifts would be for nail techs specifically. So, if you’re trying