December 23 2008 - Nails In The News
What's in a Name?
LA Times Magazine takes a peek at OPI's polish-naming process. The article says executive VP and artistic director Suzi Weiss-Fischmann travels for inspiration. Upon her return to the office, food from the country is served, and no one leaves until polish names are picked.
Tags: OPI PRODUCTS, POLISH
December 23 2008 - Nails In The News
Harper's Bazaar Urges 20-Somethings to Go Dark
According to Harper's Bazaar, dark navy blue polish is daring and chic for clients in their 20s. New York City manicurist Jim Soon Choi says to apply it on shorter nails to offset the bold color.
December 23 2008 - Nails In The News
Dark Chocolate Hot Color for the Holidays
Allure magazine says dark chocolate polish is "rich and delicious" as a dessert and on the hands. Celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann says, "It's unexpectedly sexy, which gives it a sophistication. Plus, it's softer and more universally flattering than black." Notable colors inclue OPI Suzi Says Da!, Essie Lady Godiva, and Lippmann's Maneater. Gold jewelry complements the color best and nails should be short, oval, and groomed.
Tags: ESSIE COSMETICS, OPI PRODUCTS, POLISH
December 5 2008 - Nails In The News
Prada Ad Has Super Cool Nails
The new shoe ad for Prada features some awesome nails. We don't know who did the nails, but we certainly think they're worth pointing out. Super rhinestone-d out, these nails are worthy of a closer look.
Tags: NAIL ART, RHINESTONES
December 5 2008 - Nails In The News
Editors Pick Lippmann Copper
InStyle magazine's beauty assistant, Jolene Hart, said of the Lippmann Collection's Superstar copper color, "Loaded with sparkle, so a single coat makes for a showstopping pedicure."
Tags: LIPPMANN COLLECTION, POLISH
December 5 2008 - Nails In The News
Protect Your Dark Manicure
InStyle offers 10 Ways to Sail Through the Holidays, including how to protect your dark manicure. "Manicures should last about a week," says NYC nail tech Elle, "but cold weather makes polish chip faster." She recommends donning gloves every time you step outside.
Tags: POLISH
December 5 2008 - Nails In The News
Consumers Want Info on Brittle Nails
In InStyle's December issue, a reader asked how to deal with brittle and peeling nails. The magazine responded to increase your daily intake of biotin (recommending Sally Hansen's Nail Essentials dietary supplement with biotin), a soak of lemon juice, olive oil, and vitamin E oil, a pair of cotton gloves, and a hydrating base coat (recommending Citra by Nail Tek Formula 2 base coat and top coat).
Tags: BASE COATS, Nail Tek, SALLY HANSEN
December 5 2008 - Nails In The News
Golds Light Up Elle Magazine's It List
Elle magazine editors highlighted gold products for the December issue's It List. Included in the roundup was Lippmann Collection nail lacquer in Superstar. The magazine says the "megawatt copper sparkle polishes up any party outfit."
Tags: LIPPMANN COLLECTION, POLISH, TRENDS