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OPI’s first celebrity collaboration of the year is HOT…like chart topping hot! Kick off 2012 like a superstar! Nicki Minaj has teamed up with OPI and the new year is looking bright and fun. The hip-hop princess sunk her fabulous talons into the world of nail polish to bring colors that mirror her unique, bold style.

The winter blues will be a thing of the past when you saturate those fingertips in these diva-licious shades by the show stopping rapper. We have six Nicki inspired, limited edition colors to choose from. The names of the polishes are so lively, they make us want to pump Super Bass and dance. Read the rest of this entry »

THE Salon Beauty Bar is celebrating its second birthday! In honor of this special occasion we are launching an exclusive product. THE Salon has featured this celebrity favorite nail polish before and we’re going to do it again. Without further ado we would like to welcome back manicurist to the stars, Deborah Lippmann! The Queen of Nail Lacquer has custom made gorgeous original shades for celebrities including Lady Gaga. Check out our Lady Gaga collaboration video featuring Deborah Lippmann products. If you haven’t seen it yet, you are in for a treat!

So why do we love Deborah Lippmann polish? First and foremost, you can’t beat her original range of colors. From edgy granite to rose gold, these hues are innovative, sexy, and fun. In addition to whipping up fresh shades for Lady Gaga, the First Lady of Nails has concocted creations for Hollywood trendsetters like Sarah Jessica Parker, Mary J. Blige, and Cher. With over 45 long-lasting shades and luxurious treatments for hands, nails, and feet, Deborah Lippmann is the go-to girl for color-saturated tips. Read the rest of this entry »

Christmas time and Twilight? What an amazing combo! Plus we get to kick off the holiday with Breaking Dawn? Thank you Santa! You are just too kind. You can also thank his little helpers at the Bio Sculpture factory, as they have created the most amazing, vibrant red gel nail color with just the right amount of glitter. Guess what they’ve named their latest hue? Breaking Dawn!

Whether you are a diehard Twilight fan or simply trying to make an entrance at a lavish holiday bash, you will be quite the showstopper with nails adorned in Breaking Dawn. Celebrities like the ultra-glamorous Dita Von Teese and the always fashion-forward Lady Gaga, may have been inspired by Santa because both have been snapped by the paparazzi while rocking bright red manicures. Now it is your turn to take the spotlight. One of three polishes in Bio Sculpture’s new The Cinema Nail Collection, Breaking Dawn is a luxe, true bright red with a subtle shimmer. It’s sexy, yet classic and oh so seasonally appropriate. Your nails will ooze with screen siren appeal.

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O.P.I. Presents the Muppets!

Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. I love everything about it: the snow, the holiday music, and most of all I love how everything sparkles and shines!  The O.P.I. Muppets holiday collection is full of Christmas spirit and it’s all for you. O.P.I. fans will want to make sure that they get their hands on this limited edition collection, whose unveiling coincides with The Muppets movie release.  The beloved Muppets are reuniting and giving beauty mavens a chance to celebrate! If you love bling and Christmas as much as I do, you are going to adore this!

The line features shiny reds and neutrals and another set of bold, glittery shades. Of the two incredible collections that launched, I must say that the collection chock-full of beautiful, sparkling, glitter-based colors is much more eye-catching and much more FUN! The vibrant, joyful hues channel the personalities of the Muppets. It seems that celebrities have Muppet fever too, as glittery colors have been seen on famous fingertips including those of Paris Hilton. Not only are the shades gorgeous, but also the names are just too cute. Read the rest of this entry »

Fall has officially arrived. The season promises cooler weather, dramatic landscapes, richly colored falling leaves, and unfortunately rain. But don’t despair, this autumn will bring “purple rain” and we’re not talking about Prince shredding that guitar.  Instead, it’s all about the nails. Shelve your bright summer hues and opt for dark polish, including the deep purples that are cropping up in fashion magazines everywhere. Stylish celebrities, such as Khloe Kardashian have embraced the trend whole heartedly.

The Touring America Collection from OPI has hit the road, making its way to Canada. This tour de force of innovative, yet classic style will spice up your digits with rich, fall colors. One shade that’s made a splash for fall is “Honk If You Love OPI.” The limited collection color is the “it” hue of the season. The dark, creamy, rich raisin shade will have all eyes on your manicure or pedicure. Edgy, yet still feminine, “Honk If You Love OPI” flatters all skin tones. Rock the lacquer for a hint of glimmer and a whole lot of glam. Read the rest of this entry »

The Next Generation of Nail Care

Do you love the way your gel nails look, but dread the damaging effects it has on your natural nails? Well.. now you can have your cake and eat it too, with Bio Sculpture Gel. This nail hardening treatment is strong, durable, and flexible while protecting the natural nail allowing weak and brittle nails to grow. Now that’s what I call next generation.

This non-chip gel polish (yes, we said non-chip!) is available in clear, French, or in a variety of colours. French bio-sculpture can last up to four weeks – one, two, three, FOUR! When applied, there is no inhaling of fumes/odours or dust, and it dries instantly under UV light. Save yourself the unnecessary trips to the salon… gas is expensive.

Don’t Get Fooled

Have you had a bad experience with Bio Sculpture Gel at another salon? Did your nails end up chipping or cracking anyway? Well, we are sorry to break this to you but you may have been fooled! There are many salons that offer bio gel products, but there is a big difference between bio gel and bio sculpture gel – they are not the same product! The greatest difference is that Bio Sculpture Gel is formulated to quickly dissolve during the removal purposes, unlike the traditional Gel removal method of filing down the application. A quicker and safer removal of gel without the damage means beautiful nails inside and out. Read the rest of this entry »