SPIDERMAN NAILS: Create the Blue Moon Look
For the next three weeks up until the premiere of The Amazing Spiderman, premiering July 3, MODERN and FIRST CHAIR will be posting one OPI nail-how to per week from their exclusive Amazing Spider-Man nail collection that depicts nail art ranging from how to create faux webbing to the detailing on spidey’s mask! See how to create the look, BLUE MOON.
Phillipe Blond + Jan Arnold + Premiere, The Perfect Combo
Interviews with Phillipe Blond and Jan Arnold at the CND Shellac Couture Show at the Premiere Show in Orlando, Florida.
How-to Nail: Criss Cross
With a total of 30 Gelcolor Colors available for application, OPI is now coming out with more how-to steps for professional nail technicians on how to creatively use different polishes in the line.
Sizzling Summer Swirl by China Glaze
A hot nail design by China Glaze, Sizzling Summer Swirl.
by Anne Moratto
CND Launches Additives
One of the most exciting launches at the Premiere Show in Orlando was the new CND Additives service.
Day 1: Empire's 2012 Future Professionals Expo
In the chocolate capital of the U.S.—Hershey, Pennsylvania—students representing 109 of the Empire Beauty Schools in 22 states came together for the first day of the 2012 Future Professionals Expo yesterday. The day was full of student competitions, education and fun.
How-to: Cat Eye Shimmery Nail
Achieve this "cat eye" look by CND!
New OPI Chamomile Mint Treatments
OPI releases its latest formula of Manicure/Pedicure scrub, mask and massage treatments in Chamomile Mint.
by Anne Moratto
How-to: Gold and Black Marble-y Nail
Hey everyone! I have another nail how-to for you! It's the black and gold marble-y nail by Creative Nail Design. All you need is CND's Blackjack, Gold Chrome, Copper Chrome and Speedey Top Coat to achieve this look. Tell us what you think on MODERN's Facebook today!
Get the Look: "Craze Maze" OPI Nails
In the April issue of MODERN SALON we showed you how to create Animal Print and Tribal Print nails with step-by-steps in our Style Watch section. This time I would like to introduce all of you to the "Craze Maze" OPI nail look that you can re-create in three simple steps.
Animal Print and Tribal Nail How-Tos
Add pizzazz to your clients' nails with OPI's new nail art looks using GelColor by OPI, which wears like regular polish but requires no dry time, instead each layer needs to be cured using a LED lamp. Check out how to create this trendy and wild animal print below.
Photo Album of NAILS Seen at The CND Shellac Runway Show
One of my favorite events to attend at America's Beauty Show (ABS) in Chicago is the CND Shellac Runway Show. I tried to get up as close as I could to these models to show you these nail designs. Flip through the album below. They are fantastic!
Highlights of Day Three at America's Beauty Show
It’s been a busy and successful three days at America’s Beauty Show in Chicago. MODERN SALON Editors have been in full force going around the show floor learning about the newest products, hottest trends and capturing all of the excitement in our blogs, articles and videos. Read about the demos at MODERN SALON's booth, CND's Shellac Couture Runway Show and the Texture Pavilion.
Highlights of America's Beauty Show Day 2
Day two of America's Beauty Show was all about the Runway presentations. MODERN caught presentations by Mark Hayes and the Sassoon Creative Team, Beth Minardi and Goldwell's FasciNATURE collection. Miss Universe even made an appearance at the MODERN booth! Check out the photos and read the story.
Navy Blue Nails by CND
Candace of CND tells us about the navy blue nail designed for the 2012 fall collection for Milly shown at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Go One Day Without Shoes with Essie!
Essie cosmetics has announced it will join forces again with TOMS on April 10, 2012 to support One Day Without Shoes, TOMS’ global campaign to raise awareness of the millions of children at risk for disease and infection as they grow up without shoes. A special limited edition nail color, essie Barefoot in Blue, has been designed to encourage people to go barefoot sharing off their blue toes.
CND's New "Tarnished Metal" Nail Look
Who knew that tarnished metal could inspire a super cool nail look? This metallic look was inspired by the CND nails at designer Norman Ambrose's Spring 2012 show. It's really easy to create with CND Shellac.