nail trends

Cool Hunting in the Big Apple with Suzi

OPI Products' Suzi Weiss-Fischmann recently returned from New York City, where she discussed fashion and beauty trends with top magazine editors.

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Horsing Around With Nail Designs

As a nail student in Colorado, Julie Hayes thought she could drum up some clients to practice on by leaving her business card in a barn housing show horses.

As I See It: You Are the Artist

We knew we were going “out there” with this month's cover concept when we decided on it but it was so strikingly different that I was concerned we’d gotten too far afield.

Naughty Nails Gain Newfound Chic

Try something new with edgy, unusual shades on your nails.

Got a Question? Ask Suzi!

Suzi Weiss-Fischmann worked in the fashion industry for 10 years in manufacturing, design, and style.

Nail Council Influences Style Trends at Nailwatch ‘95

Consumer beauty editors got a chance to speak to nail authorities directly and see “The Magic of Makeovers” at the NMC press event in New York.

NMC Hosts Nail Trend Preview

Beauty editors from leading consumer magazines previewed the Nail Manufacturers Council’s release of four nail trends in its Nailwatch ’93.

The Promise of Fiberglass

While acrylic has been around the longest, there will always be clients who choose not to have acrylic nails. Fiberglass is one way to answer their needs – and keep them as customers.

What’s It Going to Take to Make It in the ‘90s?

The 1980s were a time of extreme growth for the salon industry, and nails were its fastest-growing segment. Nail salons cropped up, it seemed on every corner. While this rapid growth was positive in that it brought professional nail care services to public attention, it also resulted in a proliferation of lower-quality establishments, which did not maintain acceptable standards of cleanliness or service.