Shellac Launch
Today is a huge day in OZ…we are officially launching Shellac and have 4 separate presentations to deliver before the day ends! 12:00 – 4:00 The first two sessions are with the top and most important beauty editors from both trade and consumer magazines! We also have a total of 15 Education Ambassadors with us [...]
Heading to Sydney
…it’s time to leave Auckland…I’m going to miss this place, especially my good friends at Creative New Zealand: Aimee and team! TJ and I pack things up and head to the airport…it’s crazy how the luggage seems to have expanded since arriving. Must have something to do with the universe expanding. Note to self: call [...]
Party Time!
The next day, we have a party with the best nail professionals in the country! The elite arrive nicely dressed and ready to talk nails! More Shellac-ing, brainstorming and tech-talk ensues. See my v-blog to meet some of our fabulous kiwi guests. Our last night in NZ, we go to THE most delicious restaurant called [...]
Shellac: Get Your Clients Back
Today, I start at the crack-o-dawn with a TV interview with ‘Campbell Live’, a popular 20/20 type show. We talk safety, standards and Shellac! Then 18 Beauty Editors arrive to hear about Shellac for the first time. They ALL get Shellac’d and CAN NOT believe what they see! Blogs start posting within hours of the [...]
Anzac Day
Yep…worked beautifully…had a full 7 hours sleep and feel refreshed upon awakening. Today is Anzac Day…like our Memorial Day in the US. I’m very impressed by the youth of this country who all seem engaged and excited to view the parades and honor their brave armed forces on this day. Everyone waves flags and listens [...]
The Key to Fighting Jet Lag
I’m a walker, so the first thing I do (after a 12 hour flight) is drop the bags at the hotel (it’s only 6:30 a.m.!) …do a little unpacking, and then I’m off to explore the city. I’m staying at the harbor, so I take a 3-hour sunrise walk along the water, up the hills, [...]
Jan in KIWILAND! New Zealand
I’m off to New Zealand…amazingly; I’ve never been there before! So many times to Australia, but never New Zealand. So, I’m excited! Going to Auckland to launch Shellac. The country has two islands: the north island, where I am (lovely, hilly landscape) and the south Island, even more legendary for its beauty. A little intel [...]