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I don’t believe that beauty is fashion’s red-headed stepchild. Those that say beauty isn’t as palpable as fashion wouldn’t appreciate the show without the tools of foundation, shadows, lacquer, lippy and the arsenal required to keep a crowning glory of hair. ~ Hillary Fry


Contact: solessencenews AT gmail.com

You can now book an appointment with me online, 24/7 at Schedulicity  for Shellac, Minx and more in the Milwaukee/Shorewood/Mequon area. 

2317 E Capitol Drive | Shorewood, WI  53211

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I am a Salon & Editorial Nail Pro and, as of April 2011, a CND Shellac Edcation Ambassador.  I write about beauty and fashion and cover trends during New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
  • CND Education Ambassador 

Awarded Best Application Skills (Best Nails) for 2011 CSEA class

  • 2010 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Newspaper Editorial (circulation 360k, in Sunday Edition)
    In Sep 2010

    Editorial: Credited Nail stylist for Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel fall fashion shoot. Create and applied nail looks for models using essie and CND Shellac.

  • Guest Article – CND Shellac FAQ
    In Jun 2010

    http://skincare.about.com/od/caringforyourfeet/a/CDNShellac.htm I was invited to write a piece on the hottest trend to hit 2010, the May release of CND’s Shellac – a new product category in the beauty industry.

  • 3rd Place WI Nail Competition
    In May 2010

    Placed in Gel and Liquid & Powder competition

  • Spotlight: Waterless Manicure
    In Apr 2010

    My waterless manicure was spotlighted in the Earth Day (april 2010) issue of Day Spa Magazine

~ Hillary Fry

Solessence covers all the looks that are fit to post in beauty, fashion and lifestyle.  As an editorial and salon manicurist, I so focus on nail products and nail care, but it is about the entire package.  Trying to figure out ways to work your pro product? Want to know what you should spend your pretty pennies on?  Looking for trends straight from Fashion Week?  Want to hear how an entrepreneur got started?    Check out the archives (including radio and print interviews) and get news on the daily. 

Industry Interviews Talks are held on Blog Talk Radio and transcribed for the Solessence site.  Previous guests have included Clinton Kelly, Jason Backe, Shane & Shawn Shoes, Pevonia Botanica, Renee Rouleau and more.

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