Goblin Nails
Bundle Monster has special nail art stamping plates for Halloween that let you create fun and easy nail art.
by Tim Crowley
Color Combo: Black and White
Harper's Bazaar's October 2012 issue turned fashion's hottest fall color combo — black and white — into a manicure.
Iridescence for Fall
Allure's October 2012 issue said that the color of the moment is iridescence. These iridescent hues contain minerals that reflect shades of blue, gold, and green depending on how they catch the light and are perfect for fall.
Majority Rules: A Reader Preference Poll
InStyle magazine asked readers hard-hitting questions about their mani/pedi service.
Behind the Scenes: Our Very Own Bond Girl
When the new James Bond film, Skyfall, comes out this month, the newest Bond girl will be seen wearing two shades from OPI’s Skyfall Collection — Skyfall, a rich maroon shade on the top of the nail, and GoldenEye, a shimmering gold painted on the undersides.
OPI Named Best Polish by <i>Glamour</i>
This month, Glamour magazine named OPI the best nail polish brand from a specialty store or salon
OPI Launches Brand's First International Short Film
Paying hommage to its Culture of Color, OPI has launched its first-ever branded international short film. Featuring French DJ C2C's "Down the Road", the video features a surrealistic dance-off between four female dancers and a Thoroughbred horse, trained by equestrian stuntmaster Mario Luraschi.
OPI Instinct of Color
OPI pays hommage to its Culture of Color with its first branded international short film. Featuring French DJ C2Cs Down the Road, the video features a surrealistic dance-off between four female dancers and a Thoroughbred horse. The featured lacquer colors Pink-ing of You, Red My Fortune Cookie, Need Sunglasses?, and No Room for the Blues each represent one dance style and one overarching theme, illustrating OPI nail lacquer as a a means of self-expression.
China Glaze Tranzitions
China Glaze Tranzitions is a revolutionary new nail lacquer that reacts when a clear top coat is applied, changing the color from one shade to another for a stunning effect. Wear any of the six beautiful, color-shifting shades alone, or allow your creativity to run wild and create intricate nail designs by applying a top coat all over or strategically.
Serving the Masses
The consumer retail pie is growing, and nail techs are claiming their slice. Fed by bloggers, celebrities, and technological improvements, the nail care industry offers opportunities beyond the salon to nail tech branded product lines and consulting work.
by Sree Roy
All That Glitters is Gold
Gold colored polishes as well as polish containing actual gold are making headlines, according to Harper's Bazaar.
The Brands We Love
Allure magazine put together a list of polishes, special effect polishes, basecoats, topcoats, cuticle creams, and nail polish removers that they consider to be "superior."
Color Continuum: Brown
Lucky magazine's October 2012 issue recommends a slew of brown polishes to grace clients fingertips this fall.
Blake Lively's Polish Must-Haves
Blake Lively listed OPI's Road House Blues and No Room for the Blues as two of her beauty must-haves.
Five Hot Nail Decal Manis
Self Magazine featured five hot new nail art ideas that can be achieved simply with decals.
Dia De Los Muertos Style
Marie Claire tells readers how to look their best on Dia De Los Muertos, a Mexican holiday that translates as "day of the dead."
Win Free Polish and Press
Find out how to be featured on Self magazine's nail board on Pinterest. The magazine will also be giving away 1,250 free polishes.