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10 Ways to the Perfect Pedicure

New York City-based manicurist Pattie Yankee shared 10 ways to achieve the perfect pedicure in Instyle 's June 2012 issue.

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Nail Trends from the Spring 2012 Fashion Week Runways

We saw tons of custom nail designs – created to specifically complement the presented garments. There were some fierce brights, inspired by the ’60s.

DesignFX

Dashing Diva’s new DesignFX line is comprised of 36 unique nail appliqués that feature cutting edge nail art combined with high-end fashion.

Dashing Diva’s DesignFX Alternatives

Dashing Diva’s new DesignFX line is comprised of 36 unique nail appliqués that match 3-D bling with intricate and brightly colored designs. Resident Dashing Diva nail artist Young Kim has come out with a clever new way of cutting up and blending these appliqués to give nail techs even more freedom to let their creativity shine with the fun patterns.

No Muss, No Fuss Nail Art Coatings

Full-coverage nail art coatings let you apply nail art without ever busting out a striper brush or a glitter shaker, even in chrome textures or with rhinestones. Get your salon on board with this trend by stocking up on these spill-proof options.

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.

Nail Trends from the Fall 2011 Fashion Week Runways

Custom solid hues and an array of French and moon manicures took front stage for fall colors and designs at New York Fashion Week.

Premiere Orlando 2011: Beauty Tech Networking Event

On Saturday night before the Premiere Orlando beauty show even started, more than 200 nail techs got together to catch up with old friends, meet new friends, and enjoy a night of networking with other like-minded colleagues.

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.