July 28 2009 - Nails In The News
Elle's Global It List
Elle put together a list of global beauty products. Featured are colors from OPI's España collection, Manicurist of Seville and Bullish on OPI.
Tags: OPI PRODUCTS, POLISH
July 15 2009 - Nails In The News
Get Rid of Nail Stains
For those who get their nails redone often, Glamour gives tips for getting rid of nail stains. Nail tech Jackie Saulsbery gives readers this tip: "If your nails are stained from dark polish, stick your fingers into lemon halves for five minutes--it's an instant brightener" Nail tech Roxane Valinoti says, "Keep a tiny border on the sides of the nails polish-free for a clean effect."
Tags: TIPS
July 15 2009 - Nails In The News
Back to the 60's
Glamour gives its readers a how-to guide on fashion from the free-love era. For these groovy nails, nail tech Rose Riggio used Minx solid nail coatings, pressing them on and setting them under a heat lamp. Do-it-yourself flower nails are simple: Apply base coat, then use a small eyeliner brush to make a little dot with bright polish. For petals, add more dots around it in another bright shade.
Tags: MINX NAILS, NAIL ART
July 15 2009 - Nails In The News
Who Says Polish Can't Smell Good?
Cosmopolitan's editors are taken by Revlon's new polish. It smells normal when you're painting it on, but when dry, it "gives off a fruity aroma that lasts for days," says the magazine. Try the Limited Edition Revlon Fruitful Temptations Nail Enamel in Passionate Fruit.
Tags: POLISH, REVLON
July 15 2009 - Nails In The News
Lilac Lacquer, From Sheer to Opaque
Essence challenges its readers to try lilac nails, from sheers for the color-shy to opaques for those who dare. "Nothing looks sweeter on sun-kissed skin," says the magazine.
Those hesitant about color can try mauve for a hint of color or a pale gray to ease into it. A top coat will prevent colors from looking dull.
Featured colors are: Barielle Shades nail polish in Expressive, OPI Bright Pair Nail Lacquer in A Grape Fit, buter London 3 Free nail lacquer in Scroundrel, and OPI's Done Out in Deco.
Tags: BARIELLE, BUTTER LONDON, OPI PRODUCTS, POLISH
July 14 2009 - Nails In The News
What's Hot in August
Lucky's editors find fun, new products for August. Among them are oxfords, a lingerie set, pencil sketches, a sailor dress, and a bisque nail polish. "The shade Faye Dunaway wore in the original Thmas Crown Affair is the perfect blend of the most recent beauty trends: pink, gray, and beige," says the magazine. They recommend CND enamel in Cocoa.
Tags: CND, POLISH
July 14 2009 - Nails In The News
Pop Art-Inspired Beauty Picks from Teen Vogue
Teen Vogue lists the 10 most wanted artsy beauty products. For polish, editors choose Michael Marcus nail polish in Orange You Glad You Came.
Tags: MICHAEL MARCUS, POLISH
June 29 2009 - Nails In The News
Shape Recommends Gels for a Low-Maintenance Manicure
Shape beauty director demystifies soak-off gels for the gel newbies. Didi Gluck recommends OPI's Axxium Soak-Off Gel Lacquer System for low-maintenance nails. She gives readers a step-by-step look at gels, including paint, dry, seal, and an acetone-dunk removal.
Tags: GELS, OPI PRODUCTS