OPI's New GelColor Matte Top Coat
OPI's new GelColor Matte Top Coat gives any nail shad a new twist. Here are some special occasions where you can use a matte top coat on your clients.

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OPI's new GelColor Matte Top Coat gives any nail shad a new twist. Here are some special occasions where you can use a matte top coat on your clients.
Teenage pop star Justin Bieber has done it again--he's made headlines in the celebrity hair world after debuting a newer, undercut hair style, shaved short on the sides and leaving the top longer and swept to the side.
"Paint by Number" by Chad Taylor, Moods Hair Salon features a mixture of brilliant hair colors against a turquoise backdrop. Taylor offered MODERN comments about each look in his collection.
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With five cities under its belt, Sebastian Professional’s What’s Next Tour is heading to Los Angeles where they will announce the grand prize winner.
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It's a rare and special occasion when we spot Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge (or commonly known as Kate Middleton's) hair elegantly swept up into an updo. However, recently during her visit to the 1st Battalion on St. Patrick's Day, we caught her wearing one! Re-create this special occasion look on your clients.
Acacia Protein Oil by ECRU New York is an ultra-light, multi-functional styling and treatment oil formulated with patented Acacia Collagen. This multi-tasking elixir protects against heat damage during styling, reduces blow drying time, eliminates frizz, helps to mend split ends and is color safe.
Celebrity stylist for Olez Professional Edward Teitel talked to us about his Sculpture Collection.
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Farouk Systems is proud to announce Nathalie Den Dekker, Miss Netherlands Universe 2012, as the new Miss CHI 2013 and official spokesmodel for the brand.