May 21 2009 - Nails In The News
Go Patriotic with Stars and Stripes
Get ready for July with these 10 stars and stripes beauty finds. TeenVogue lists purses, makeup, perfume and candles for an early patriotic celebration, including Orly nail polish in Tiara (part of the Star Light Star Bright Mani Mini Kit).
Tags: HOLIDAY PRODUCTS, ORLY, POLISH
May 21 2009 - Nails In The News
Best Products for Darker Skin Tones
With facial products, skin protection, makeup tips, and bright colors, Essence is all about combining flashy fun with skin protection. Go for a healthy complexion and a safe tan, but don't forget the juicy colors. For nails, try OPI Nail Lacquer in Shorts Story and Clubbing til Sunrise. For a twist, "paint nails a vivid pink or orange and, once dry, paint your moon a complimentary shade."
Camille Meyer, owner of New Yorks TriBeCa MedSpa, recommends a medical pedicure. She says during a session, "chemical peels and VibraDermabrasion are used on legs and feet, and nails are brightened to perfection."
Tags: OPI PRODUCTS, POLISH
May 21 2009 - Nails In The News
Evening Essentials for a Night Out
The right beauty products can make a girl feel perfect--especially for a long night out. The Glamour June issue lists editor favorites for a sexy evening look. For nails, try Lippmann Collection Nail Lacquer in It's Raining Men, and Michael Marcus Nail Polish in Tart.
Tags: LIPPMANN COLLECTION, MICHAEL MARCUS, POLISH
May 21 2009 - Nails In The News
New Beauty Products Go Bright
Glamour's beauty section lists bright new finds for the summer. Editors pick their favorite lipsticks, shower gel, shampoo, makeup, and nail products, including Chanel Nail Colour in Orange Fizz to brighten up toes.
Tags: CHANEL, POLISH
May 21 2009 - Nails In The News
Do Your Nails Like the Pros
Glamour lists beauty products for a DIY mani and pedi, and gives tips on how to pamper like a pro nail tech. The three-step mani tips are prep, paint, and have patience. A four-step pedicure includes soften, trim, position, and paint.
Editors picked these 11 products for grooming hands and feet.
To clean nails and soften cuticles, use Naturally Clean by Essie Viatmin-Enriched Manicure Revitalizer.
To exfoliate and moisturize skin, use Barielle 60 Second Mani-Pedi.
To erase smudges, use Sally Hansen Quick Care Clean-Up for Manicures.
To give feet a nice sheen, use Butter London Stiletto Stick.
To help with calloused feet, use Tweezerman Pedro Too.
Nail colors include: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color in Petal Pusher, Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Golden Goddess, Borghese Nail Lacquer in Mediterranean Coral, Essie Nail Polish in Flirty Fuchsia, OPI Nail Lacquer in Banana Bandana, Dior Vernis in Sweet Orange.
Tags: BARIELLE, BUTTER LONDON, ESSIE COSMETICS, OPI PRODUCTS, POLISH, PRODUCTS, SALLY HANSEN, TIPS, TWEEZERMAN
May 1 2009 - Nails In The News
In-Home Spa Treatments
Top celeb spas give InStyle step-by-step instructions for recreating their popular treatments at home. The Flower Petal Float, found at Jin Soon Hand and Foot Spa in New York, is popular among stars such as Mandy Moore and Mary-Lousie Parker.
Follow these instructions for recreating the treatment:
- Fill a large bowl with warm water, sprinkle the surface with fresh rose petals for spa-like decadence, and add five drops of your favorite essential oil.
- Remove old polish and clip nails straight across; brush cuticle oil onto each nail and the surrounding skin, then soak feet for 10 minutes.
- Massage feet with a scrub, then rinse and pat dry. Making small circles, buff calluses with a wet pumice stone. Push cuticles back with a metal cuticle pusher.
- Moisturize feet and wrap in a damp hand towel heated in a microwave for 30 seconds.
Instyle suggests butter LONDON's Stiletto Stick hydrating heel balm and Sally Hansen's salon healing cuticle oil.
Tags: BUTTER LONDON, PEDICURE PRODUCTS, PEDICURES, SALLY HANSEN
May 1 2009 - Nails In The News
Instyle Foreign Correspondents Report International Faves
InStyle correspondents from all over the world report on beauty must-haves.
In the U.K., Lisa Durant says the hot nail color is Illamasqua in Muse. "There's nothing shy about this nightclub-inspired collection. The densely pigmented petrol-blue nail polish is perfect for British night owls."
In Romania, OPI's nail lacquer in Done Out in Deco tops the list. Bianca Poptean reports, "Everyone here is crazy for colorful nail polish. On short, rounded nails, this soft lilac is the perfect accessory for spring."
Tags: INTERNATIONAL, OPI PRODUCTS, POLISH
May 1 2009 - Nails In The News
Tips for Lips and Nails
Instyle lists lip and nail products, and application tips, for a dazzling look. For the perfect lips, editors give these step-by-step instructions: fill in lips, brush on lipstick, add shine, soften edges and highlight Cupid's bow. For nails, they recommend KO nail polish in Calamine. "A neutral matte polish makes fingers look longer and slimmer."