On February 24, Team Cuccio Puerto Rico’s first-time competitors Amy Santiago and Renybeth Molinary placed first and second in the French Competition during the EDUC Motion Nail and Makeup Expo in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico. This expo, which includes competitions, seminars and exhibitors, is the biggest and only event dedicated to nails in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, according to its Facebook page.
On March 19, Santiago and Renybeth’s mentor and Cuccio educator Marilyn Garcia will showcase her work at designer Miriam Budet’s Fall/Winter 2014 collection during San Juan Moda Fashion Week in Puerto Rico. Garcia will be using Cuccio Colour and Cuccio Veneer in her intricately detailed nail art designs, utilizing a variety of techniques including ombré, glitters, jewels and matte colors.
—Sarah Sin