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September 12, 2011
Suppliers step into more female-friendly goods


The opportunity across insoles continues to be a direct appeal to that female shopper.


The opportunity across insoles continues to be a direct appeal to that female shopper. Manufacturers have long acknowledged that the female head-of-household historically has been the primary purchaser in this category, even when most of the insole products were skewed decidedly toward fitting within a man’s shoe.


September 7, 2011
Red Carpet Manicure brings professional salon experience to the masses

Red Carpet Manicure is bringing the professional salon experience to the mass market with its new at-home LED gel polish manicure and pedicure system.

NEW YORK — Red Carpet Manicure is bringing the professional salon experience to the mass market with its new at-home LED gel polish manicure and pedicure system.

Launching nationwide at Ulta in early September, Red Carpet Manicure officially unveiled the innovative gel nail polish system to beauty editors at a press event Wednesday in New York.

A full system costs $57.94 or just $2.90 each for 20 at-home applications compared with an average of $40 for each professional application in a salon.

The brand launch includes:

September 6, 2011
Essie Cosmetics to take part in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Nail care brand Essie Cosmetics is making its mark on Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for spring 2012 by creating exclusive backstage nail looks.

NEW YORK — Nail care brand Essie Cosmetics is making its mark on Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for spring 2012 by creating exclusive backstage nail looks.

The Essie team, and founder and creative director Essie Weingarten, will lend beauty expertise throughout the week. Essie will collaborate with such designers as DKNY, DKNY AMEX, Pamela Love, L.A.M.B., Zac Posen, Carolina Herrera and Tory Burch. Essie also is working with Haven Spa to provide color inspiration for Prism, Edun, Rebecca Minkoff and Preen. Chado Ralph Rucci also will use Essie nail color in its fashion show.

August 12, 2011
CCA Industries unveils its new Nutra Nail Gel Perfect UV-free gel color

Nutra Nail, a CCA Industries nail treatment brand, is looking to revolutionize at-home nail color with the introduction of its new UV and LED light-free gel color.

NEW YORK — Nutra Nail, a CCA Industries nail treatment brand, is looking to revolutionize at-home nail color with the introduction of its new UV and LED light-free gel color.

Salon gel manicures are a popular salon service, but the higher price tag, long application and cure time, and removal process (soaking in acetone for 15 minutes) can be off-putting for some consumers. Enter Nutra Nail Gel Perfect UV-free gel color.

June 20, 2011
Nail color, accessories polish beauty sales

Nail color continues to be a rock star in the beauty aisle, as many women have forgone the pricey salon and embraced the do-it-yourself trend, and as manufacturers increasingly launch innovative nail products.


Nail color continues to be a rock star in the beauty aisle, as many women have forgone the pricey salon and embraced the do-it-yourself trend, and as manufacturers increasingly launch innovative nail products.


“Lending a strong hand to the success of the makeup category was nail polishes, which [were] up by 20.4% in 2010 due to new product activity ad­apted to achieving at-home salon results and easy application,” consulting and research firm Kline & Co. recently stated in its Cosmetics & Toiletries USA 2010 report.


May 10, 2011
Julep develops at-home party set

Julep, a boutique salon concept that offers manicure and pedicure parties, is looking to help beauty mavens enjoy pedicure parties at home with the launch of its new Julep At-Home Mani Pedi Party Set for Six.

SEATTLE — Julep, a boutique salon concept that offers manicure and pedicure parties, is looking to help beauty mavens enjoy pedicure parties at home with the launch of its new Julep At-Home Mani Pedi Party Set for Six.

May 4, 2011
Nutra Nail expands portfolio

Nail treatment company Nutra Nail has announced the launch of two new products — Instant Smudge Repair and Flex-Shield nail hardener.

NEW YORK — Nail treatment company Nutra Nail has announced the launch of two new products — Instant Smudge Repair and Flex-Shield nail hardener.

Nutra Nail Instant Smudge Repair brushes away smudged, nicked, smeared or dented polish. Just brush over the manicure mishap and instantly restore polish to a smooth, shiny finish without removal or reapplication of polish, the company stated.

April 19, 2011
Butter London makes its way to Ulta

Consumers now can purchase Butter London products, including nail lacquers, nail treatments and pedicure essentials, in all 390 Ulta stores nationwide, the manufacturer has announced.

SEATTLE — Consumers now can purchase Butter London products, including nail lacquers, nail treatments and pedicure essentials, in all 390 Ulta stores nationwide, the manufacturer has announced.

Founded in 2005, Butter London's lacquers are inspired by runway trends, Great Britain and rock and roll. The products are formulated without the use of such harmful ingredients as formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate and parabens.

December 22, 2010
SoftSheen-Carson makes donations to Women's Academy for Excellence

Ethnic hair care brand SoftSheen-Carson donated computers, printers, hair products and educational tools to the Women's Academy for Excellence.

NEW YORK — Ethnic hair care brand SoftSheen-Carson donated computers, printers, hair products and educational tools to the Women's Academy for Excellence.

The Women's Academy for Excellence is a New York-based organization that cultivates dynamic, participatory learning, which enables student to experience success on various levels, particularly in the fields of math, science and technology.

December 15, 2010
Coty 'nails' new product innovations for New Year

Coty's Sally Hansen brand is gearing up for 2011 with an assortment of new nail products, including new, innovative nail polish strips for no-dry nail styles that last up to 10 days.

NEW YORK — Coty's Sally Hansen brand is gearing up for 2011 with an assortment of new nail products, including new, innovative nail polish strips for no-dry nail styles that last up to 10 days.

September 26, 2010
Manufacturers hit nail on head with lacquer launches

It’s no secret that the economic crunch helped to spur the sales of nail products...

It’s no secret that the economic crunch helped to spur the sales of nail products in 2009—especially nail color—and that trend is expected to continue as women still are likely to forgo the pricey salon and embrace the do-it-yourself trend.

June 6, 2010
Nail polish pulls through recession with flying colors

The recession certainly did not pay many businesses or consumers any favors, but there was...

May 16, 2010
Sally Hansen keeps beauty ‘Real Simple’ for charity

Looking to benefit DKMS, the world’s largest bone marrow donor center, and promote its Complete...

February 26, 2008
RED introduces nail kits starting in March

Nail care brand RED by Kiss is launching for March new nail kits....

January 15, 2008
Borghese signs marketing deal with Del Labs

Del Laboratories, which was recently acquired by Coty Inc., has inked a licensing deal with...

December 11, 2007
Flowery Beauty introduces 7-inch file catty

Flowery Beauty Products, a nail care supplier, is now offering its File Catty in a...

December 9, 2007
Sally Hansen launches varied products for 2008

Sally Hansen, a Del Laboratories brand, is launching as part of its 2008 new product...

November 19, 2007
Frida Kahlo skin care line now available from Natural Skin Care

Natural Skin Care has launched the Frida Kahlo skin care line and opened its first...

September 25, 2007
Biotone introduces Facial Therapy Massage Creme

Biotone, a manufacturer of massage oils, cremes, lotions, gels and spa body treatments, has introduced...

August 26, 2007
Playtex to offer manicure rebate as glove promotion

Consumer products company Playtex is encouraging women to purchase and use Playtex gloves through its...