58 October 2015
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beautystorebusiness.com
Focus On . . .
Nail Art
Help your customers express themselves
with these fashionable mani/pedi options.
by Ann H. Carlson
1 Launching in November, the nature-inspired ibd
Gel Art Polish Earth Kit from American Interna-
tional Industries includes a trio of LED/UV curable gel
polishes: Absolutely Aluminum (metallic silver), Red
Copper (shimmery oxblood) and Color Me Chromium
(metallic gold). Featuring a built-in Striper Brush to
create rich designs, the polish is easy to apply and
formulated to provide full coverage in one coat.
Suggested salon price: $26.95
800.621.9585, ibdbeauty.com
2 Rhinestones Unlimited Swarovski crystals for nail
art feature more than 25 crystal and pearl shapes and
are available in nearly 100 colors. Each grab-and-go
pack is clearly branded with the Swarovski logo, which
has been recognized worldwide for 120 years. An
optional, customizable Swarovski-branded display
is also available. No minimum order is required.
Suggested retail prices: $7.95-$12.95
952.848.0133, CrystalsForNails.com
3 Perfect Match Gel Polish from LeChat offers
artistic flexibility to users, who are able to create
nail designs without a time limit. The long-lasting,
chip-resistant polish does not dry until it is cured,
which allows users to move the gel as needed
or even start over easily. Users can also cure
between steps to solidify one part of the design
before moving on to the next.
SSP: $15.95
510.741.9998, lechatnails.com
4 Cala Products Nail Strips offer nail enthusiasts
professional-looking results at home. Available in a
variety of fashion-forward designs, each package
contains 20 no-mess strips that are easy to apply.
SRP: $2.99
213.745.5141, calaproduct.com
5 The Cina Nail Creations Five-Piece Dotting
Marbelizing Tool Kit features five nail-art tools
with tips in several sizes for adding dots, swirls
and other designs to manicures and pedicures.
Simply dip the tool in wet lacquer, then apply to
the nails to create a variety of looks.
SRP: $9.99
800.762.6245, cuccio.com
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Ann H. Carlson is a Los Angeles-based writer
and editor.
Model
image:
gettyimages.com
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