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30 | NAILS MAGAZINE | APRIL 2017 How do you get ideas and keep up your skills? Côté: Options are quite limited here for advanced training, and the brands I like to work with are unfortunately not sold in Iceland. I need to import all products myself to the country. To keep up with the trends, the internet is a wonderful place with online classes and great ideas. Of course, nothing is as great as hands-on training with a certified instructor, but I love to travel so it's not that much of a problem. It's also nice to share inspiration and tips with other nail artists from different parts of the globe. I am a nail nerd too, so I love to follow other nail artists online and find the new trends, products, and techniques. Are there any trends or changes that you wish would make it to Iceland? Côté: I would love to do longer nails more often! People usually opt for shorter, more practical nails, but sometimes colors or designs pop even more on sharp, longer nails. People are quite open with nail shapes, so it's fun to change them every now and then. For everything else, I think people are curious and interested to know what's out there, so I will keep doing my best to keep up with the latest trends and bring them here. CND recently named New York City-based nail artist Miss Pop as its new Creative Ambassador. Miss Pop has been creating looks for celebrity clients, editorial shoots, and several New York Fashion Week shows, including Jeremy Scott, Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet, and Rodarte. Specializing in hand-painted nail art, she is best-known for adding bright pops of color and geometric elements to designs. CND and Miss Pop officially kicked off the partnership at New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017 in February. "I am excited to become part of CND's legacy of celebrating nail art on the runway, in the salon, and at home," Miss Pop says. "Nail art is the beauty we do for ourselves. I love my makeup, hair, and dresses, but I don't see any of that all day. What I do see is my hands, so I'm never done until my nails are." Miss Pop Becomes CND Creative Ambassador Although she began her nail career in Quebec, nail tech Catherine Côté has established a business in her adopted home of Iceland since moving there four years ago. She provides nail art from a cozy nail room in her apartment and her work has become so popular that she rarely has time to take on new clients. She tells us about what life is like as a nail tech on a beautiful, remote Nordic island. What kind of nail designs and services are most popular in Iceland? Côté: Icelandic people wear a lot of black and their style is quite minimal and fashionable, like many other Scandinavian countries. I would say black is probably the color I use the most, along with other neutral colors like nudes and grays, though reds are popular too. I sometimes do bright colors (mostly for clients going on a sunny vacation), and of course glitters during the holidays or as an accent nail. Viking runes and graphic styles are also popular here. I used to do a lot more hand-painted cartoon designs or bling nails, but I think people here are going for something simpler these days. I rarely do traditional polish manicures; my clients mostly ask for gel extensions or gel-polish. This year, my clients and I have been going crazy for chrome pigments, mylar foil nails (glass nails), and Vetro USA glitter foil colors. What's different about doing nails in Iceland? Côté: Here in Reykjavík there is not as much competition compared to other big cities in other countries. There aren't walk-in nail salons on every other corner, so people here have to plan their appointments ahead more. People here never complain to me about prices, which is nice, because I remember when I used to work in Canada, people always tried to get discounts and could be difficult to deal with. Orders, shipping, customs, and duty are the main problems. It's expensive to have everything shipped to Iceland, and with all the taxes and fees, we have to pay about 40% more for supplies. Nail Tech Thrives in Remote Reykjavík, Iceland Côté

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