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Posted by hillary on Jul 6, 2012 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Keepin’ it real tidy – Professional Nail Polish Racks

Hey, nice rack

One of the challenges of salon life is the ability to display your wares (nail polishes) in a way that is efficient for you as the nail tech to use, but attractive and even creatively inspiring for everyone else in the room.

A proper nail rack does the trick.

For those using CND Shellac, the long awaited for Power Polish racks have arrived, and are available for purchase ONLINE or by order through distributors.

The above model holds 52 colors CND Shellac bottles AND comes with the highly coveted Shellac tip/color color chart to make it easier for clients to view options. The chart attaches via a small hole on the side of the rack, or can be left tabel side. The whole shebang runs a mere $45.

If you are looking for a desktop version, I think this spin is great for highlighting seasonal color selections and only runs $30. It also inclues the tip chart.

Make it no question to your clients that you use the Authentic CND Shellac product line!

The tip/color chart can be purchase separately along with a bevy of other coveted CND products online here.

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Looking for nail lacquer options?

I’m really fond of the Deco Polish Racks by creator Nick Brown. As owner of the Velvet Nail Lounge in Michigan, he’s designed and patented an array of styles and colors that should satisfy the most hordy of nail polish owners. These racks are all acrylic and hold a huge variety of bottles, including the CND Colours & Effects.

Best yet, if you use the code SOLESSENCE at checkout, you’ll get 10% off of your nail rack order. (I don’t get a cut from this. Deco Polish Racks is generous enough to extend this offer to Solessence readers).

There are multiple size options. Are any of you using either rack system? Give a shout out how you like them.

Posted by hillary on Jul 4, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Events, Chicago: Complimentary CND Shellac at Taste of Chicago July 11-15

Chicago’s hottest food event, Taste of Chicago, is around the corner, and complimentary CND Shellacs will be given. No other details were provided, but if you go to the entry-free event there should be maps and information. Get those digits perfectly polished for finger foods!

Taste of Chicago
Grant Park
11am- 9pm
Admission free, but tastings and entertainment requires purchase

Posted by hillary on Jul 4, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

CND announces the newest additions to Team CND

CND introduces four new additions to Team CND! Team CND is comprised of a venerable group of Education Ambassadors from around the world who flawlessly represent CND’s brand personality. These Nail Professionals were chosen after submitting bids and being evaluated on several categories including nail skills, nail fashion, creativity and presentation style.

The four new additions are:

Members of Team CND are given incredible opportunities to showcase their skills, including leading at trade and consumer photo shoots, managing Fashion Week nail teams and acting as spokesperson for CND at notable events. “This is an exemplary group of Education Ambassadors who pave the way for CND educator excellency worldwide,” says CND Education Training Manager, Roxanne Valinoti.

These new additions to Team CND will join the existing members:

About CND

Founded in 1979 and based in Vista, CA, CND (Creative Nail Design, Inc.) is the global leader in professional nail, hand and foot beauty. Deeply committed to advancing the nail care industry, CND devotes significant time and resources to product research and development, education, and customer support. CND is an industry-leading advocate for the role of nail care in personal beauty and fashion.

Posted by hillary on Jul 3, 2012 in Beauty | 11 comments

CND Shellac Fall 2012 colors PREVIEW

The photos are now up on this post: http://www.solessence.com/2012/10/the-fall-2012-cnd-shellac-color-swatches-are-here

The new CND Shellac six color lineup for fall 2012 is slowing making the reveal. They are:

Faux Fur

Midnight Swim

Overtly Onyx

Pretty Poison

Sugared Spice

Vexed Violette

Back in April/May we CND Education Ambassadors were sworn to secrecy of the colors mentioned above during our week long conference in Caralsbad, CA, but didn’t still have any visuals! Even then, Midnight Swim sounded as fab as it appears here. What do you think of the new Shellac colors? Expect them to launch around September in line with Fashion Week as usual.

Posted by hillary on Jul 3, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Ruffian – MAC Cosmetics launch fashion week inspired press-on nails

Anyone that follows this site knows that the simple but exquisite Ruffian nail from Fashion Week 2010 is my favorite nail of all time. Created by CND, it’s a foil moon at the base of the nail, with either black or blue matte. Genius.

Indeed, Ruffian is a line CND has created some of the most arresting looks for on the catwalk, including this monogrammed moon manicure from Fashion Week also during 2010 (s/s 2011)