HOW-TO: Poison Ivy Nails with Vine Effects
For the Blonds Fall/Winter 2014 runway show, CND's team of Education Ambassadors created 23 unique "good girl gone bad" nail designs in the CND Design lab. Learn how to translate this mini-masterpiece into a DIY wearable work of art. Here, learn the Poison Ivy nail design by CND Education Ambassador, Amanda Fontanarrosa.
HOW-TO: "Jewel Thief" Nails with Swarovski Crystals
For the Blonds Fall/Winter 2014 runway show, CND's team of Education Ambassadors created 23 unique "good girl gone bad" nail designs in the CND Design lab. Learn how to translate this mini-masterpiece into a DIY wearable work of art. Here, learn the "Jewel Thief" nail design (with Swarovski Crystals!)
HOW-TO: Pink (or Red) Panther Nails
For the Blonds Fall/Winter 2014 runway show, CND's team of Education Ambassadors created 23 unique "good girl gone bad" nail designs in the CND Design lab. Learn how to translate this mini-masterpiece into a DIY wearable work of art. Here, learn the Pink (or Red) Panther look!
CND Unveils CND U Online Learning
CND announced at 2014 Premiere Orlando the launch of its new online learning platform for licensed professionals, CND U.
by Lauren Quick
MEMO INTERVIEW: Tony Cuccio, CEO, Founder of Star Nail
Tony Cuccio, CEO, Founder of Star Nails, spoke with MODERN SALON about how the development and transformation of his company corresponds with changes in the beauty and nail industry.
by Anne Moratto
Harris Shepard PR Closing its Doors After 27 Years
Harris Shepard, founder and president of Harris Shepard Public Relations, Inc., located in Century City, Calif., has announced that the agency will close its doors at the end of June.
by Anne Moratto
Gino Trunzo, essie's Director of Education
Gino Trunzo offers an overview of his favorite look from ARTIST SESSION and learn more about what it's like to be a male nail artist and Director of Education.
How Sweet It Is: New Nail Sugar Polishes from Cinapro
Cinapro Nail Creations introduces Nail Sugar, a new collection of 10 multi-faceted colors using different sized micas and glitters. Spotlight LED cap for perfect application every time.
by Anne Moratto
OPI MLB Collection Takes You Out to the Ball Game
OPI hits it out of the park with a Major League Baseball-inspired collection of nail polishes.
by Anne Moratto
OPI Announces Suzi Weiss-Fischmann Transition to Consultant Role
OPI Products Inc. has announced the transition of Suzi Weiss-Fischmann from OPI Co-Founder & Executive VP to OPI Consultant. Known worldwide as “The First Lady of Nails” for over 31 years, she will remain OPI’s creative inspiration and brand ambassador for journalists and clients. Suzi’s new role is effective July 1.
by Anne Moratto
Essie Nail Lounge Launching in Las Vegas
Essie Nail Lounge launches in Las Vegas.
by Anne Moratto
OPI Polish Supports Organ Donation Month
OPI offers Taylor Blue nail color to raise money for Taylor's Gift Foundation to support organ donation during National Donate Life Month.
Beauty Changes Lives Announces Nail Scholarship Winners
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation (BCL) is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Beauty Changes Lives| CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship.
by Anne Moratto
HOW TO: Easy Removal for Glitter Polish from Essie Education
Essie Education Director gives this genius tip on removing those clinging bits of glitter nail polish.
by Anne Moratto
New Spring Shades from Cuccio Colour
Cuccio Colour introduces two new shades just in time for summer.
by Anne Moratto
essie News: Educator Gino Trunzo and essie GEL Line
Essie's new GEL line arrives hand-in-hand (pun intended) with educator Gino Trunzo.
by Lauren Quick
Behind the Cover: March 2014
“Our goal was to inspire MODERN readers, fellow hairdressers, and make-up and nail artists to take a closer look, to sweat the details and concentrate on building every style by executing the details with care, originality, quality and authenticity,” Alvarez says. “But equally as important is maintaining a sense of humor! So this story, with its tiny figures, has a bit of a whimsical wink. Humor is one of the most attractive qualities we beauty professionals deliver day-in and day-out in our salons. Keep beauty fun!”