Tweezerman Print for Spring

Press Sample

I became a Tweezerman Ambassador in April 2012 but I've been a fan of Tweezerman for over 15 years!  When I a teenager, I was allowed to wax my eyebrows, but I had to keep up between waxings and tried using some regular old tweezers from our medicine cabinet. Bad idea.  I went to Sally Beauty Supply one day and picked up a pair of Tweezerman and never looked back.  Well, I did GO back because my first pair got dropped and chipped the tip.  Since then, I've purchased several Tweezerman products but I had no idea that their line included mirrors and more!

This spring, Tweezerman came out with the Mix 'N Match Runway Prints Collection which includes the Mix 'N Match Runway Prints Unbreakable Mirrors in pink/purple and blue/green, the Mix 'N Match Runway Prints Filemates (100/180 grit) in pink or blue and the Mix 'N Match Runway Prints SoleMates in pink. The SoleMates is two expert tools that fit together for clean compact storage - the stainless steel Micro-File effortlessly removes dead skin and reduces calluses and the Finishing File buffs skin to touchably, soft smoothness.

I really like the mirror's size - it's about the size of a deck of cards.

Mix 'N Match Runway Prints Unbreakable Mirror: $12.50

Mix 'N Match Runway Prints Filemates: $5.00

Mix 'N Match Runway Prints SoleMates: $22.00

Exclusively sold at Sephora.

Additionally, Tweezerman came out with their new Striped Mini Slant Tweezers.

These tweezers are miniature versions of the Tweezerman's award winning Slant Tweezer - perfectly aligned, hand filed precision tips that grab every hair. I do with they came with a carrying case because I'm scared of chipping the tips.  It's about the length of my pointer finger. They are also exclusively sold at Sephora for $15.00.

Tweezerman [Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest | Instagram] products are sold through professional beauty suppliers as well as top cosmetic and department stores, chain drug stores, and specialty shops. 

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

LVX Aubergine

Press Sample

Today I have LVX Aubergine from the Winter/Resort 2013 collection. This is a purple creme that is not so Barney purple but not dusty either. I decided to change it up and use the LVX 3-1 treatment which can be used as both a base and a top coat. Please note that the 3-1 treatment is not fast drying, so take care to let all coats dry before applying your next coat.

I used the 3-1 treatment for my base coat, 2 coats of Aubergine and then the 3-1 treatment for my top coat. The first coat of Aubergine was a little rough but the second coat evened things out. Once in the sun though, I wished I had added a third coat to completely have full coverage.

See what I mean in the sun? It's totally not opaque. I don't know if it has something to with the 3-1 treatment, because I've never had this kind of reaction from LVX before.

At least in the shade, it's better! I do need to pay more attention to my cuticles. Proper cleanup makes a manicure complete!

So I really do love this color for winter (can you just imagine it with some silver glitter at the base!) but today it was just a hot mess of unevenness. I'm blaming the 3-1 treatment and plan to use that when I wear naked nails (which happens more than I want to admit).

LVX [Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram] is available on their website. It is 10-free to include Toluene and Camphor, vegan and cruelty free. Use promo code POLISHGALORE for 20% off your purchase!

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

CPNALV: Zappos Corporate Culture Tour

ZAPPOS CORPORATE CULTURE TOUR  COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA HOSTS ANOTHER EDUCATION TOUR   To use a simple analogy, fitting into a company's corporate culture is like buying a new pair of shoes.  Shoes should provide comfort, match personal style, and last long enough to get a person where he wants to go.  Zappos is known internationally for their corporate culture, which is now being adopted by many large companies who realize the importance of incorporating this dynamic setting. Many industry executives, including beauty CEOs, take the tour in Las Vegas to see what makes this winning formula of redefining the traditional work-place atmosphere so successful. Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) presents the Zappos Corporate Culture Tour - Tuesday, July 16th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Take a walk in a Zapponian’s footsteps and see the culture first-hand. You will be guided on a 60-minute tour of the Zappos Headquarters and be introduced to many different departments, including their call center.   After the tour, Noelle Raezer, Senior Director of Merchandising at Folica.com (online retailer specializing in the hair category), will host a 15-minute Q & A session about their corporate culture. What can you do to make your business environment more appealing and productive? These and many more topics will be covered as part of a Q&A session after the tour. Zappos Corporate Culture Tour    Date: Tuesday, July 16th   Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.   Cost: PBA members - $125 / Non-members $150   (Bus transportation will be provided, located at the Mandalay Bay Tour & Travel Lobby at lower level) Organizer: Cosmoprof North America is organized by North American BeautyEvents LLC a joint-venture company between BolognaFiere Group and the Professional Beauty Association BolognaFiere Group, the world’s leading trade show organizer in the cosmetics, fashion, architecture, building, art and culture sectors, features in its portfolio more than 80 exhibitions, both domestic and international. SoGeCos Sp.A., a company of BolognaFiere Group, is the organizer of Cosmoprof, an international platform, with events in Bologna (established 1967), Hong Kong (established 1996) and Las Vegas (established 2003).   The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) advances the professional beauty industry by providing our members with education, charitable outreach, government advocacy, events and more. PBA is the largest organization of industry professionals with members representing salons and spas, distributors, manufacturers and beauty professionals/NCA. Visit probeauty.org or call 800.468.2274 (480.281.0424) to learn more.

Hard Candy Launches 45 New Polishes

Word spread early this year that Hard Candy was pulling all their nail polish with a "to be announced" collection. It's now May and I'm STILL waiting for my Wal-Mart to get with the program, but all over America, other Wal-Marts have been receiving the new 45 shades of nail polish by Hard Candy.

Five new collections - nine shades in each.

Crushed Chrome Collection. 

Luxurious and timeless hues embellished with a golden textured finish. This collection boasts refinement and sophistication and is infused with a vivacious luster. 

Itsy Glitzy Collection.
Intense, illuminating, and incandescent hues saturated with the richest and most extreme mica and glitter. Inspired from the runway and now at your fingertips. 

Crystal Confetti Collection.
A unique collection based on artistic expression. Flourishing, adventurous, full coverage shades with various particle sizes and creative textures. Graffiti is revolutionary; it's an outlet to create public art. Now take this artistic and creative expression to your nails.

Candy Sprinkles Collection.
Suspended in a clear top coat, shimmery flecks sparkle brilliantly with different shapes of shiny glitter. Candy Sprinkles is a fabulous top coat over any color. 

Glitteratzi Collection.
The combination of confident opposites and intimate tonalities mixed with the right amount of sparkle creates enthusiasm for the vitality of life. The hues are natural and are becoming more evolved and colored. Tasteful tones with all the personality to satisfy every trend setter.

Each polish is only $3.97 so it's super easy to start your own Hard Candy collection! 

Now, I've heard that you can purchase the polishes from Wal-Mart's website but the one nail fanatic that I saw did so, had them arrive broken and just wrapped in a plastic bag (no bubble wrap), so I can't in good faith recommend that route.

The Hard Candy collection is exclusively available at Walmart and on walmart.com.  In addition to the cosmetics brand Hard Candy now offers customers a line of apparel and eyeglass frames.  The brand can be found on Facebook @Hard Candy; Twitter @HeresHardCandy; Pinterest @ItsHardCandy and on Instagram @HardCandyLife. 

Katie Cazorla Color Flash Instant Gel Nail

In February, I told you about Katie Cazorla, owner of The Painted Nail salon in California, and how she had created a new system called the Color Flash. What I didn't know at the time was that Katie was rebranding as well under her own name and officially closed The Painted Nail to work solely on this new endeavor! 

The Color Flash Instant Gel Nail Color launched last night at midnight CDT on Shop NBC (Channel 73 on DirecTV) and is airing again several times today. I fell asleep last night during the first airing but was able to record it so I can watch Katie because she's one hilarious lady.

Myself, Katie and Judy from BeautyJudy at Cosmoprof North America 2012.

Color Flash - think salon quality but at home. Think gel but only one step. Think instant removal but no acetone. Mind blown yet?

Image from ShopNBC

Here are the two different lamps. The smaller LED POD is perfect for travel and charges via USB - perfect for the on the go woman like Katie.  Because it's LED, the cure time is 60 seconds. The LED POD sells for $39.50 at ShopNBC.

Image from ShopNBC

The larger LED lamp is only available as part of the ShopNBC Color Flash Nine-Piece system. Normal price for the nine-piece system is $108 but today they are having a special 17% off for $89.27.  This includes the LED Lamp (with 12V 0.5A AC adapter), three colors (Perfect Nude, Bordeaux and Classic Red - 0.28 oz each), a buffing block, a nail file, a metal cuticle pusher, "Gone in a Flash Remover Gel" (2.11 oz) and three removal wrap packs (10 wraps in each pack).

Currently, the colors are only available on the ShopNBC website. She has 6 duo sets (0.28 oz each) for $28.00. Unlike gel, Katie's system is an all in one bottle. No base coat, no top coat.  Prep your nail, add one coat of color, cure for 60 seconds (the light automatically shuts off after 60 seconds), then add a second coat and cure for 30 seconds (you'll have to manually time that one out). Then you're done! No sticky layer to remove, no wait time.

Katie says this will last 10-14 days but if you want to change out, removal is easy. Gentle break the seal using the nail buffer, apply her "Gone In A Flash" remover gel to each nail and cover with the foil wraps. Let sit for 5 minutes and the color will flake off. Use an orange stick to remove any left overs.

Please note that all links in this posting are straight from ShopNBC. I was not paid to post the links, nor are they affiliate so I will not receive any kind of compensation if you click on them.  The pricing is special for today, and I do not know how long it will be available.  I believe Katie is planning to eventually sell the product on her website along with other products, but that has not been confirmed yet.

If you're looking for salon quality without having to go to the salon, I would take the chance and invest in this kit. Katie is very dedicated on only putting out quality product that is practical in today's world and market.  Congratulations Katie!

LVX Spring 2013

So I know that Spring is quickly fading into Summer (well, depending on where you live) but I still have some fantastic press releases to share about collections that are currently available. This one is from LVX - a brand that I proudly support and stand behind.  Enjoy.

VEGAN LUXURY NAIL LACQUER BRAND LVX 

 LAUNCHES THEIR SPRING 2013 COLLECTION. 

LVX nail lacquer announces the release of their fourth debut collection. 

Chicago (February 2013): With immense anticipation of an “emerald” release in nail lacquer, LVX debuts the stunning gemstone for Spring 2013. Emerald, named Color of the Year for 2013 by Pantone, is this season’s it color. LVX’s adaptation of this amazing color is vivacious and will intensify any outfit. The luxury vegan brand continues to stun us with their distinct and bold seasonal palettes. 

The top shades that will define the Spring 2013 season will include: 

Viridian

Striking emerald green 

Indigo Bleu 

Ultimate navy blue 

Citrine

Golden citrus

Fantom

Timeless white

Cerulean

Audacious blue

Azalea

Soft and daring lilac

Effective Spring 2013, LVX will debut a new and updated bottle. The new sleek design will display the colors more vividly. The overall size and shape has not changed, however due to the thicker glass, the new fill capacity will be 15ml.

The long lasting, chip resistant and non-streak formula is free of harsh and toxic chemicals. LVX products are VEGAN and formulated without the use of Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, DBP, Toluene, and Camphor. LVX is a no compromise nail lacquer that has superior formulation, is socially responsible and eco friendly. LVX nail lacquer is cruelty free. 

All products are produced in the U.S.A. The new collection will be available March 1st 2013 on www.shoplvx.com.

Nail Candy "Love Letter"

Press Sample

If you've been reading PolishGalore for awhile, you know how bad I am at nail art, or more specifically nail pens. So when Nail Candy asked if I wanted to review their Love Letter collection, I did it more so I could see if the pens were going to be easier to work with than the others I've tried.

Nail Candy says they are unique because the polish is salon quality, and unlike others I've seen - has two ways to apply.  The first is their patented Micro-Tip and the second is a normal nail polish brush in case you want to use the color as a base. They are attached with a small ring and come with a cleaning pin for the micro-tip.

The colors don't have actual names but this collection had a white with hot pink, and a red with a Barbie pink. Unfortunately, this collection is no longer available on their website.

So the Micro-Tip is small - about the thickness of a business card.

Meanwhile the brush is a normal nail polish brush.

I decided to use the red/pink combo to draw a bit.

The trick is to squeeze the bottle instead of trying to push down on the pin tip. You can see that it drew very thin lines when needed (even if my hands are a little shaky. If you're into nail art, this is a pretty easy and simple way to get the look you want to achieve.

Nail Candy [Website | Facebook | Twitter] can be purchased on their website for $10 for 2 colors.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Minx and Beauty Collection

Have you heard of the Beauty Collection before?

They have paired up with Minx nail decals for their grand opening of the Corona Del Mar Plaza location - the brackets on the nail decals are metallic and a part of the Beauty Collection logo.

Beauty Collection Expands with New Store in Southern California 

Calling all Californian beauty junkies— Newport Beach Location Opens in April!

This April, Beauty Collection, Southern California's premier retailer of prestige beauty products, will open of its fourth location. 

The Beauty Collection boutiques have long been beauty hotspots for Californians, making products available for every person, regardless of budget or skin type. Newport Beach will be no exception: With extensively trained staff, makeup artists, stylists, and aestheticians, expect nothing but a wide variety of brands, makeup tips and superior spa treatments. 

The new store will be located at: 

Corona Del Mar Plaza

932 Avocado Avenue

Newport Beach, CA 

Beauty Collection began as a family business more than 20 years ago, and has since evolved into one of the top prestige beauty retailers in the world, selling more than 200 brands. Focus on product selection as well as exceptional customer service distinguishes Beauty Collection from other retailers. It invests heavily in training its beauty consultants to ensure they can deliver on customer expectations and on the company's brand promise: "Curators in the Art of Beautiful."

For more information on Beauty Collection and to shop online, visit beautycollection.com. To connect with Beauty Collection - Facebook: BCCurator | Twitter: BeautyCurator | Pinterest: BCCurator | Instagram: BeautyCurator.

Digital Nails - Brand Overview

Earlier this month, I was wandering Etsy and found a new shop that I'm now obsessed with. Now, it's partly because her labels are ridiculously cute, she's a fellow Texan, and her polishes are fantastic.  Her name is Raphaelle and the shop is called Digital Nails.

Here's a little more about her:

Digital Nails was founded in January of 2012 in Austin TX, after spending months creating custom polishes for myself and friends. I really got into nail polish a few years prior, and was extremely frustrated that a lot of the polishes I loved the most were either discontinued or perpetually sold out. Having a background in art & a passion for learning, I ordered some supplies and spent all of my free time creating what I couldn't purchase, eventually leading to creating brand new polishes that were expressions or literal translations of things that I love. I wanted to translate the geek cultures that I most identified with into a physical thing that I could wear, expressing my enthusiasm in a way that I could share with others. My experience as an artist taught me that it's not about throwing a bunch of pretty glitters together in a bottle, It's about expressing emotion through the use of color and light. - Raphaelle Yax

I immediately bought Spectraflair Linear Holographic Topcoat, CTRL Z all natural cuticle oil, Serenity, Double Rainbow and Convergent.  Raphaelle threw in Sorry I'm Not Made of Sugar for fun.

Her polishes range in the $10-$13 price except for the cuticle oil which was only $5.50.

The polishes come in 15 ml bottles (same as China Glaze) and are big 3 free.

Plus, how awesome is it that she packs her boxes with crinkle cut paper?  (And the Yay, glitter! on the package cracks me up.)

Do go to her shop and look around. I'm already planning my second purchase!

Digital Nails [Facebook | Twitter] is sold exclusively on Etsy. 

2013 Zoya Nail Polish Exchange

The rumors are true! Zoya Nail Polish will be having another "Earth Day Nail Polish Exchange" where you can send in your old, unwanted polish and receive brand new Zoya at half price. Please read below for instructions.

Hooray for Earth Day! Once again, Zoya is helping you do a little spring cleaning with the return of the Earth Day Zoya Nail Polish Exchange* for 2013. Clean out your nail polish wardrobe and get rid of old nail polish that may not be BIG5FREE (Free of Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Toluene, DBP and Camphor) and exchange it for a greener alternative - long lasting, award winning, healthy Zoya Nail Polish bottles! 

Now's the perfect time to make the switch to an eco-chic beauty routine! From April 19, 2013 - April 26, 2013 (11:59PM EST), exchange your old, unwanted nail color for toxin-free ZOYA Nail Polish for only $4 per bottle plus shipping and handling fees. Rest assured - ZOYA will properly dispose of your old polish. 

Here's all you need to do! 

1. Go to www.zoya.com and pick out the polishes you would like (excludes all Zoya PixieDust™ Collection shades) and add them to your cart. You must select at least 6 bottles and no more than 24 bottles of polish (Salon accounts minimum 12 maximum 48 bottles.) 

2. Apply the code (copy and paste for best results): ZOYAEARTH2013 

3. Your order value will be adjusted to reflect a 50% discount (we use these funds to properly dispose of the old nail polish). 

4. SUBMIT your order!

Then Zoya will ship out your NEW polish! HOORAY! This is how your order should look like...

Once you get your order 
Here's where the exchanging* happens... 

1. Ship back the equivalent number of bottles you received to the return address below (ie. If you ordered 6 bottles of Zoya – you would send us 6 NON-ZOYA polishes). Please check with your carrier on the proper way to ship nail polish. 
2. Include a copy of your order. To clarify the exchange: You do not have to send us the exact amount of bottles that you are ordering. You can send any quantity up to that amount. You can also donate. If you decide you don't want to do either, it's ok "Offer is not contingent on customer returning polish" we will still love you and will send the Zoya polishes... we'll just send you on a guilt trip for a while :) 

Ship Your Old Nail Polish To: 
Art of Beauty, Inc. c/o Polish Exchange 
5060 Taylor Rd, Unit D 
Cleveland, Ohio, 44128, USA 

Once we receive your polish, we do the rest! It’s that simple! 

IMPORTANT! 
The bottles you send in cannot be Zoya, Qtica or Nocti polishes (but they can be any other brand). We are using the honor code here folks! We want to make sure you get your Zoya Nail Polish! We send you the polish first then you send your old polish back to us! If you do choose to send us your old polish we promise to properly dispose of it according to EPA guidelines. This offer is only good for 1 week so hurry – Don’t Wait! 

*Offer valid online at www.zoya.com only. Offer expires on 4/26/2012 at 11:59PM EST. Continental US ONLY. Not valid with any other codes, coupons or promotions. Shipping and handling fees apply. Consumer accounts must exchange a minimum of 6 polishes with a 24 bottle maximum. Salon accounts must exchange at least 12 with a maximum of 48 bottles. Polish can be from any brand EXCEPT Zoya, Qtica or Nocti and can be exchanged for in-stock .5oz Zoya Nail Polish. Excludes all Zoya PixieDust™ Collection shades. Offer is not contingent on customer returning polish. Zoya Exchange code is unique and non-transferable. One code per account. Art of Beauty is not responsible for incorrect addresses, credit card entry errors or errors associated with declined credit cards. Please allow standard time for processing and shipping, however if volume is higher than expected please allow up to 6 weeks for shipping and processing. Art of Beauty, Inc. reserves the right to remove any polish that is out of stock from your order. You will not be charged for this polish. Backordered polish is not included in this promotion. 

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CONNECT WITH ZOYA: Make sure to tagTwitter, Instagram and Pinterest posts with @ZoyaNailPolish and hashtag posts with #ZoyaNailPolish and #ZoyaEarthDay. Website, Blog and YouTube links can be shared on our facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/zoyanailpolish).

Mario Lopez Named NAHA 2013 Host & PBA Beautiful Humanitarian Honoree

Let's just say I will NOT miss NAHA this year.

­Mario Lopez to Host the 2013 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) and Receive the PBA Beautiful Humanitarian Award NAHA 2013 Awards Ceremony | July 14, 2013 | Las Vegas, Nevada

Phoenix, AZ (March 15, 2013) - The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), producer of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), is proud to announce renowned actor, author, entertainment journalist, producer and father Mario Lopez as the host of the 2013 NAHA Awards Ceremony. In addition, Lopez will receive the 2013 PBA Beautiful Humanitarian Award during the Ceremony for his work with a variety of charitable initiatives. Lopez works to raise awareness and funds for many causes that support the positive and healthy development of children and young adults. A champion of many causes, Lopez's work as an Alumni Ambassador of Fitness with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), and as part of the organization's BE GREAT campaign, has continually helped bring to light the major issues affecting today's young people, including the importance of graduating from high school and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In addition to his work with BGCA, Lopez is a passionate supporter of other organizations, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Community Youth Athletic Center of Chula Vista, Jameson's Army, and Padres Contra el Cancer. "It is my honor to be able to host the 2013 North American Hairstyling Awards, and I am very humbled to receive the Professional Beauty Association's Beautiful Humanitarian Award. Beauty professionals help others to look and feel their best, and I applaud their work and talents," states Lopez.   A man of many trades, Lopez is passionate about staying active and engaged with his fans and followers. He is the host of the nationally syndicated daily show EXTRA. Concurrently, Lopez continues his hosting duties on Fox's hit music series The X Factor. He is also the host of the soon to be nationwide Clear Channel radio show "On with Mario Lopez."  Not only does Lopez have a proclivity for the entertainment industry, he is also an avid sports fan. He has taken his love for sports, specifically boxing, to the next level as a recurring commentator on HBO Boxing, and recently produced a documentary based on the sport. Lopez is a New York Times bestselling author for his healthy eating guide Extra Lean. In May 2011, he released the follow up to Extra Lean entitled Extra Lean Family. This new book features recipes and tips that are beneficial to the entire family. Additionally, Lopez penned Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness, a bestselling fitness book that offers readers a look into his impressive workout regime, and Mud Tacos, a vibrant children's book he co-authored with his sister Marissa. As a follow up to Mud Tacos, Lopez released Mario & Baby Gia, a children's book he wrote for his daughter, Gia.             As the professional beauty industry's top honor, a NAHA is the pinnacle award to win, and the NAHA Awards Ceremony is the event of the year. Lopez, who is a part of most every red carpet, mega-event in the entertainment industry and has co-hosted such events as the Miss America pageant, will no doubt lend his experience, charm and wit to this year's event.   The NAHA 2013 finalists will be released on April 30, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. EST via facebook.com/pbabeautyweek. For complete NAHA coverage, including finalists photos when announced, please visit probeauty.org/naha.  The 2013 NAHA Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday, July 14, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, NV. The event can also be seen live via streaming video at www.modernsalon.com. NAHA is part of PBA Beauty Week, North America's largest, most inclusive beauty event, offering unlimited networking, educational, and professional growth opportunities to all sectors of the beauty industry. PBA Beauty Week is produced by the Professional Beauty Association and is hosted by Cosmoprof North America. For more information, please visit probeauty.org/beautyweek / facebook.com/pbabeautyweek.  PBA Events The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is a leading producer of industry trade events and competitions. Our renowned events are a catalyst for forging industry relations and advancing beauty careers. Along with our Signature Events, PBA provides our members with Education, Government Advocacy, Charitable Outreach, Research and Business Resources. Visit probeauty.org for more information.

The Nail Collection - Premier Box

Photo Courtesy of The Nail Collection 

Press Sample

I first wrote about The Nail Collection in my Nail Polish Monthly Subscription posting. For $30, they will send you a mix of 4 polishes by OPI, China Glaze, essie, and ORLY. (shipping is included for USA only).  If you live in the UK, Canada or Australia, you pay an additional shipping charge.

I received a press box from their launch and was pleased to see that all 4 bottles were indeed, current collections.  I received essie "in the cab-ana" and "under where?" from their resort collection, OPI "Can't Find my Czech Book" from the Euro Centrale collection, and China Glaze "Mimosa's Before Mani's" from the Avant Garden collection.  All bottles were full sized, individually wrapped in bubble wrap and sealed tightly.  The box had shredded crinkle paper for padding and included a note card with a handwritten note from Ana, the owner.

If I were to buy these products from my local Walgreens, Sally Beauty and Ulta, it would cost $8 for each essie, $6 for China Glaze and $8.50 for OPI for a grand total of $30.50 and that doesn't include shipping.

If you don't have access to an online e-tailer like Head2Toe Beauty or TransDesign or the ability to buy from a local beauty supply store, this seems to be the way to go.  It is my understanding from other bloggers that The Nail Collection has not partnered with any brands at this point, and is instead buying polishes at wholesale prices.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

ORLY MegaPixel FX Collection

Please enjoy the following press release. 

MegaPixel FX

ORLY’s Spring 2013 Special FX Collection 

Slip on some sparkle this spring with six new shades of pixelated perfection from the MegaPixel FX Collection. ORLY’s innovative 3D formula provides millions of glitter pixels for a multi-dimensional finish. Just two quick drying layers create a long-lasting, hi-res manicure. 

Pro Tip: MegaPixel FX can be worn two ways 
For a 3D, textured finish, do not apply topcoat 
To smooth out the texture, apply 1-2 coats of topcoat for a glossy shine 

The six lacquers in the MegaPixel FX Collection include: 

Silver Pixel: Silver 3D Glitter Nail Lacquer with a Pixelated Finish 

Rose Pixel: Rose 3D Glitter Nail Lacquer with a Pixelated Finish 

Pink Pixel: Pink 3D Glitter Nail Lacquer with a Pixelated Finish 

Aqua Pixel: Aqua 3D Glitter Nail Lacquer with a Pixelated Finish 

Plum Pixel: Plum 3D Glitter Nail Lacquer with a Pixelated Finish 

Black Pixel: Black 3D Glitter Nail Lacquer with a Pixelated Finish 

All ORLY Nail Lacquers including the MegaPixel FX Collection are free of DBP, Toluene and all traces of Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Resin. 

The MegaPixel FX Collection will be available starting March 2013 for $10 each. 

ORLY Nail Lacquers and Treatment products are available at orlybeauty.com, Sally Beauty, Ulta and other purveyors of beauty throughout the U.S. and in over 100 countries worldwide. Visit us online at www.orlybeauty.com. 

ORLY and founder Jeff Pink draw inspiration from the strength and natural beauty of women. By creating innovative tools and superior nail products ORLY provides the medium to produce quality manicures, allowing consumers and salon professionals to express their most colorful desires. From the conception of timeless nail looks, such as the Original French Manicure®, to cutting-edge nail color, treatments, textures and design, ORLY meets the style needs of women in over 100 countries, with the finest and safest ingredients.

CND Shellac Spring

I REALLY wish that this powder blue was available when I got married - I would have had my nails done with it, no question.  (For the record, I wore nubar purple aster.)

CND SHELLAC™ INTRODUCES THE SPRING 2013

SWEET DREAMS COLLECTION

COLOR RANGE EXPANDS TO 47 WITH FIVE NEW DELECTABLE SHADES

AND INFINITE LAYERING OPTIONS

December 2012 – CND Shellac™, the Original Power Polish™, is set to celebrate spring with five new power pastel shades, available March 2013 in salons worldwide. CND Shellac is the Original Power Polish system that goes on like polish, wears like gel and comes off in minutes with no nail damage.

“Drift off on a cloud of confections with the new CND Shellac Sweet Dreams Collection,”says CND Co-founder Jan Arnold. “The new pastel colors can be worn on their own or layered to create a reverie of never ending dreams.”

Indulge in a world of delectable sweets and indulgent treats with
CND’s NEW Sweet Dreams Collection:

Grapefruit Sparkle
Cake Pop
Lilac Longing
Azure Wish
Limeade

Discover the new CND Shellac Sweet Dreams Collection at a salon near you by visiting www.cnd.com. CND Shellac is a professional salon service product available in 65 markets globally. Manicure prices typically range from $25-$45 and pedicures from $40-$60 depending on location.

Since launching in 2010, CND Shellac has transformed salon service manicures and pedicures, delivering 14-day flawless wear and mirror shine with zero dry-time, no chipping and no nail damage. CND Shellac comes off safely in minutes with convenient, hygienic CND Shellac Remover Wraps that precisely target the nail to limit skin exposure to acetone. With CND Shellac Nourishing Remover, which recently launched in fall 2012, removal time has been reduced by 20 per cent, making the process only eight minutes.

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.

CPNA to Host CEO Round Table

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CEO ROUNDTABLE

FEATURING PROFESSIONAL INDIE BEAUTY BRANDS

 

Las Vegas, NV (March 26, 2013) - The professional distribution channel focusing on the salon sector is once again showing signs of growth. According to PBA, the professional haircare industry shipments in 2012 grew by 2.2% (through June 2012). Opportunities are ripe for innovative brands to develop distribution and make a dent in the marketplace. This panel will feature key decision makers from independent professional salon brands who will share insights on how they were able to build their distribution platforms and how they compete in the marketplace with large multi-national brands with large advertising and promotional arsenals. How will the professional market place compete and ultimately survive?

The PBA CEO Round Table will be held at Cosmoprof North America on Sunday, July 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Moderated by John Heffner, President and General Manager of OPI Cosmetics, Heffner brings his expertise and insight as the former President and CEO of Creative Nail Design and 2010 CPNA round table panelist.

John Maly | Mirabella Beauty | Founder – After graduating from Indiana University, John Maly worked for Deloitte Touche in Chicago.  He then started his own consulting business for salons before his family asked him to go West to run its newly acquired distributorship.  John was the President of Maly's - West, building this distributorship from $2 MM to $200 MM until 2007 when they sold to L'Oreal.  Since that time, John has been running Mirabella - Mineral Makeup with Personality, currently distributed in more than 1500 doors (salons) throughout the US and 8 countries.

Steve Goddard | Pravana International | Founder – Steve Goddard is a 30-year veteran of the beauty industry. He’s held executive positions with Redken, Wella, Sebastian, Rusk, and Revlon. With an impressive resume, he’s returned to his creative marketing roots to launch Pravana, a company dedicated to the development of Naturceutical hair care and color products for professional salons and spas, currently distributed in more than 30,000 salons across the U.S. and 16 countries.

Jeff Orrell | Neuma Beauty | Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing - For over 25 years, Jeffery Orrell has established a proven record of success within the professional beauty industry.  After beginning his career in 1988, Orrell quickly developed a reputation for improving the retail business of the salons he serviced.  Throughout his years of professional experience, Orrell worked as a Distributor Account Executive for AVEDA before co-founding  and being named Vice President of Pureology until its sale to L’Oreal.  Now he helms Neuma Beauty, a high performing and professional lifestyle hair care line currently distributed in 2000 salons and spas across the country.
  

 

Cosmoprof North America will take place July 14 - 16, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.  Stay tuned for regular CPNA show updates, and for more information, visit cosmoprofnorthamerica.com, Facebook.com/cosmoprofnorthamerica and Pinterest.com/cosmoprofna/.