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{nails file} Salon Supports LGBT Pride The three Gila Rut Aveda Salons (www. gilarut.com) in San Diego, Calif., recently teamed up to build their own giant recyclable wedding cake float in support of the San Diego LGBT Pride Parade. In sync with the parade's message of marriage equality, the Gila Rut salon pros built every aspect of their fabulous float, featuring signage of Gila Rut's own corporate theme: Freedom to Choose, Freedom to Express, Freedom to Create — and adding for the parade, Freedom to Love. CLICK HERE Nail Tips for Nail Techs What: Nail Tips for Nail Techs Where: www.facebook.com; search Nail Tips for Nail Techs Why click there? A closed group for nail professionals who love what they do, it's a place where you can discuss your work and your work-related-issues and share photos and new ideas. "For me, being part of the group has resulted in improved skill level and a nail art portfolio, which means more money in my pocket, improved salon standards, and a bunch of great friends who just happen to be nail professionals," says site member Raji Venugopal of Kelly's Country Cutter in Grand Blanc, Mich. The vibe: collaborative, inspirational, high-energy 84 | NAILS MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER 2013 Socially Conscious Polish Debuts "Don't just wear a color wear a cause" is the slogan of Colour Gossip Nail Lacquer, a new polish brand that supports a range of charities. The polish is quickdrying, chip-resistant, and has a high gloss that doesn't require a top coat, says company founder and CEO Tina Hill. Here are a few of the polish collections and the organizations they support: Baby Bump Collection (shown) — Mount Sinai's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Patriotic Blue — PBA's Widows & Children Fund and UFA's Widow & Children Remember Me — Alzheimer's Association Steal My Heart — American Heart Society Holiday Collection — Toys for Tots For more information, go to to www.nailsmag. com/fifi/22394.