Nail

Officials at Kiss Products believe that they are among the most unique and innovative in the industry, which can help retailers drive stronger sales and generate more profits from an admittingly stagnant marketplace.

Essie has named “Queer Eye” star Jonathan Van Ness its first non-female brand ambassador.

Sally Hansen is showing its support for GLAAD with the Pride Collection, which features a rainbow of bold Xtreme Wear shades.

Canon U.S.A is launching printable nail stickers, which can be accessed on the Canon Nail Sticker Creator App, and downloaded to one of its printers.

The Garden of Life Grass-Fed Collagen collection features three products that aim to give structure to skin, muscles, bone, hair and nails.

OPI and muralist Kent Yoshimura unveiled the “Through the Blossom” mural, which is located at a space in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo community.

DSN looks at five ways beauty brands and retailers are looking to survive a potentially forthcoming industry downturn.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Johnson & Johnson is looking to strengthen its position in hair care by agreeing to acquire Vogue International, a privately held personal care products company, for approximately $3.3 billion in cash.

J&J said the acquisition will include the OGX collection of shampoos, conditioners, treatments, styling products, body care and bath products, the FX line of hair styling products, and the Proganix and Maui Moisture hair care lines.

The nail care category has been showing a slightly dull finish lately, but manufacturers are introducing new ways to make nails dazzle.

The Alice + Olivia x ImPress Press-On Manicure collection features six nail designs created by the fashion brand's CEO and creative director, Stacey Bendet.

The imPRESS Press-On Pedicure is available in 16 ready-to-wear designs, features gel-finished nails and stands up to everyday wear, the company said.

At top from left: Judy Ard, VP of HBC, ECRM; Jack Savdie, Vice President of Sales and Albert Savdie, President, Global Beauty Care; Alex Tomas, Area Manager, DSN. At bottom right, from left: Judy Ard, VP of HBC, ECRM; Peter Mulholland, General Manager Australasia at InnovaDerma Aus & NZ Pty Limited, Louise  Ferguson co-founder of SkinnyTan; Alex Tomas, Area Manager, DSN.