You know what you like and you’ll shout it from the rooftops.  At least enter into a website, won’t you?  NAILPRO’s Readers Choice Awards gives you the chance to back your industry favorites in this poll.  For all of your hard work listing your choosen brand and exact...

A couple of weeks ago I was invited by glo to take part in a 60-day challenge using only glo products.  Sure, I’d heard of the mineral skincare line that is only sold in spas and salons, but what was that about a skincare line?  My products have to rotate out quite a bit, and...

Josie Natori, the designer famed for her seductive designs in the lingere department, has struck a deal with Target to create a line that will launch around October 31st for the Christmas season and January for Valentine’s Day.  The line will create a middle ground for the luxury...

Swatches are grouped up on the header bar (scan the top if you haven’t spotted it yet) for quick reference.  Uploading continues at a slower pace than I’d like, but at least it appears to be working now.  I had it broken down by company, collection and color but it wouldn’t...

I’ve made it to Round 2! Sharpening my pencils/toughening up the pads of my fingers for keyboard/breaking out the voice recorder – whatever it is I have to do to finesse that 250 word limit for submission. Thank for the support during Round 1...

My partner in Advanced Level 1 Certification at IBS Las Vegas I had a chance to cover the International Beauty Show Las Vegas (IBS) last weekend and had a blast! Along with the many exhibitors, IBS also hosted the Nail Pro Competition, ran alongside the Esthetician tradeshow and hosted a ton...

The first familiar face I saw at the crazed IBS Las Vegas show, where I’ve been this weekend, was Amy Becker.  She’s a nail tech of the year and multi nail champion from Wisconsin.  She’s also the owner of Masterworks salon and gel line, and was eyeing up the nails of her...

 I need your help!  I am off today in a pretty cool location which I will be disclosing shortly. I’ll be able to do so by uploading photos and video to you straight from the 12 megaPINKxle Nokia N8 sent to me for the Nokia & ELLE correspondent search. What’s this...

Nice Stems Congratulations to Kiara Auston – you were randomly selected from correct entries to recieve the Andre Walker Hair Phytocelltec set.  She’s dying to try the Q-Oil! Creating anti-agers for hair is the apple of Andre Walker’s eye, and he’s got the latest in...

NEW! The header tab at top of the page contains swatches For more details, check this post on the new fall CND Shellac colors Zillionaire, Studio White, Moonlight & Roses, Purple Purple, Asphalt, Hotski to Tchotchke Bonus! Artwork by CND Ambassador Heather Reynosa Davis (I was trailing...

We’re all biting our nails for the new Nail Files show featuring Katie Cazorla on TV Guide! If you are in New York today, fix that habit with a free manicure at the Nail Files mobile spa at Columbus Circle (58th & 8th), 12-8pm! Oh, and I want...

NEW! The header tab at top of the page contains swatches Not sure if a combo is a do or do not?  I’ve layered and swatched all 24 colors of Shellac to make visualization a breeze. Looking for options? CND’s Shellac can be layered to create a near infinite number of color...

Wisconsinite-turned-Floridian Jeanne Bice of the Quacker Factory has died. Last month it was disclosed she had cancer.  She laughed all the way to the bank by building a $50M company out of those crazy holiday sweaters that became a year round favorite to followers.  She was as famous for...

CND has a pretty fabulous line of lacquers called Colours & Effects.  Quick to dry (these are the same nail polishes used at Fashion Week) the colors are strong.  The best part about this system is the ease it gives the nail artist.  PRIMARIES Bicycle Yellow   Relay Red   Anchor...

CND came up with a number of interesting activities for conference attendees, including this early afternoon flash mob on Sunday. Sold out training sessions and solid gold...

Leading lifestyle brands give one lucky winner the wellness experience of a lifetime Three of the nation’s leading wellness lifestyle brands – Spa Week, celebrity fitness coach Jillian Michaels and the world-renowned Golden Door Spa – have joined forces to offer a...

Whitefish Bay – Girls Night Out Date: June, 16th 2011 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Featured on AOL, with award-winning nail pro and hair stylists, right in the Bay! Visit Harpo’s fun and relaxed atmosphere for an open house of beauty and drinks as we discuss hair extensions, organic...

Early this year MAC had a call out to beauty bloggers to try their hand at making cosmetics. Over 80 applications were submitted with moodboards, color swatches, and pleas and tears I’m sure, for a chance to brand their own lipglass or eyeshadow (where oh where MAC, was the nail polish...

The flag was flying high at Premiere Orlando for CND Shellac: Best New Product for 2010 Nails...