
OPI’s NEW Chrome Effects and Infinite Shine Glaze Toppers
After seasons of barely-there manicures and minimalist nail looks, chrome is officially back in the spotlight.
Nail makeovers represent some of the most powerful and exciting work we do in the salon. They’re faster than a facelift and just as uplifting to the spirit. With the right tools, the technician can solve virtually any natural nail condition. It’s the knock-your-socks off visual impact of nail makeovers that is behind Creative Nail Design’s recent Radical Makeover ad campaign, and just like Creative, you can use before-and-after photos to drive home the transformational power of nail enhancements to your clients.
“We’re very proud of the miraculous changes our products can accomplish in the hands of a skilled nail technician. What better advertisement could there possibly be for a nail technician’s services?” asks company president Jan Arnold. “If I were a working nail technician,” continues Arnold, “I would keep a collection of before-and-after photos of all problem clients’ hands. I’d use before-and-after photos for postcards to clients and have enlarged prints framed and displayed in the salon.” When nail biters, women with ski-jump nails with yellowed or hooked nails, and women with mature hands see the changes a nail technician’s magic can make, they’ll be eager to try your services.

After seasons of barely-there manicures and minimalist nail looks, chrome is officially back in the spotlight.

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Junk nails continue to steal the spotlight within the professional beauty industry.

The lucky cat in this design signifies fortune and abundance--yes, please!

“You can’t go wrong with a classic French elevated with a high-shine, chrome finish that’s continuing to trend. The stiletto shape of the nails echoes the precision and structure seen throughout the collection.”

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Check out what beautiful looks these celebrity nail artists cooked up for famous attendees and nominees of the 2026 Grammy Awards.

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Our favorite part of any award show or celebrity event is seeing what those celebrities are wearing on their fingertips! These celebrity manicurists shared how to recreate some of our favorites.

The stars at the 2025 Oscars and their talented manicurists did not disappoint, and we've chosen a few of our favorite nail looks to share with you.

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Looking for some new stuff to get excited over during this post-holiday quiet period? We've got just the selection for you, including new polish formulas, colors, and even botanical skincare.

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See how these celebrity manicurists used Aprés Nail to create some of the Golden Globes' most stunning nail looks.