
The Industry Remembers and Mourns Educator and Artist Dominique LyVar
Dominique LyVar, an influential educator and artist, is remembered by those who loved him for his significant impact on the industry and contributions to the community.
On Sunday, May 3rd, 2015, CND hosted its fifth “I Heart CND” event at MK Beauty Club in Los Angeles, CA for nail professionals in the LA area. Featuring Summer 2015 trends and nail styles, this event walked nail techs through the ...

On Sunday, May 3rd, 2015, CND hosted its fifth “I Heart CND” event at MK Beauty Club in Los Angeles, CA for nail professionals in the LA area. Featuring Summer 2015 trends and nail styles, this event walked nail techs through the “CND Art Walk” with interactive stations and product demonstrations that brought CND’s systems and artistry to life.
While shopping for CND products, guests had access to exclusive promotional offers and raffle prizes, including the NEW CND SHELLAC Brand XPRESS5 Top Coat and CND LED Lamp, which launched on May 1st. At various stations throughout the store, CND Education Ambassadors demonstrated wearable seasonal nail styles using CND SHELLAC brand 14+ day color and VINYLUX Weekly Polish colors from the Summer 2015 Garden Muse collection, as well as BRISA Gel and RETENTION+ Liquid and Powder systems.
Attendees received information on upcoming education classes in their area, including CND® SHELLAC Brand Pro Certification, and dressed up to snap a few shots in the Smilebooth before heading off with a complimentary CND gift bag.
CND hosted its first-ever “I Heart CND” event at Nail Supply House in San Gabriel, CA, and has since brought the initiative to Houston, TX, Washington, DC, and Orlando, FL, in conjunction with other loyal CND distributors like MK Beauty Club.

Dominique LyVar, an influential educator and artist, is remembered by those who loved him for his significant impact on the industry and contributions to the community.

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