High-Shine Metallic for 2012
Bazaar.com names high-shine metallic manicures one of the hottest beauty trends to try in 2012, according to the Harper's Bazaar February 2012 issue.
Spring 2012 Color Trends from the Pantone Institute
Spring colors likewise reflect differing moods, encapsulating vivid brights, soft muted tones, and fun-loving pastels.
OPI Nail Envy: An Ideal Base coat
NYC-based DJ Harley Viera-Newton's nail painting ritual always starts with OPI Nail Envy because it contains protein and calcium to strengthen brittle nails.
Indigo Nails for Winter
Essie's Lapiz of Luxury — a cool blue shade — made it onto Marie Claire's February 2012 list of most wanted items under $100.
Gentlemen Prefer French Manis
According to Glamour magazine's February 2012 issue, men prefer simple French manicures, while women are more likely to appreciate fingertips with interesting designs and nail art.
Minx Polish Strips in Silver
The February 2012 issue of Harper's Bazaar deems custom-designed Minx nail polish strips in silver a must-try trend.
CND Says Bright Nails for Spring
For spring 2012, "it's all about using nail color as a fashion accessory," says Jan Arnold, founder of CND. And according to Glamour magazine's February 2012 issue, the hue of the moment is Carrot orange, like CND Colour in Electric Orange.
Plum Polish
According to InStyle's February 2012 issue, Jennifer Hudson was spotted at a charity event in New York City wearing OPI's Dutch 'Ya Just Love OPI? nail lacquer.
Orange 3-D Nails for Winter
Teen Vogue's February 2012 issue suggested orange 3-D nails for winter.
Nicki Minaj's 2012 Beauty Launches
Nicki Minaj has two major beauty launches hitting stores, according to the February 2012 issue of Essence magazine.
How to Wear Nude Nails
According to Lucky magazine's February 2012 issue, celebrity nail tech Jenna Hipp and RBG owner Gina Carney collaborated on this line of four gorgeous neutrals called Nail Foundation. The nail stylist was on a quest to create the perfect nude shades and answered a few questions along the way.
Crimson Nails
Cosmopolitan, in its February 2012 issue, suggested that women try dousing their nails in crimson colors, such as Nicole by OPI's Kourt is Red-y for a Pedi.
Essie for "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" Star
Rooney Mara, star of recently released film "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," was featured on the cover of Allure's January 2012 issue wearing Essie's nail polish in Power Clutch.
Pedicure Boots
The suede and leather boots with the warm and fuzzy interior have an innovative upgrade: a flap that folds down so clients can get their toenails polished.
Aquatic Nails Seen on Runways
According to Marie Claire's January 2012 issue, an ethereal sea-nymph look has been spotted all over the runways. To "catch" on, try offering SpaRitual's Nail Lacquer in Ebb & Flow.
OPI Revamps iPhone App
OPI has relaunched the OPI Application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The updated app offers an easy, free way to browse and search over 200 OPI nail lacquer shades — now at faster speeds.
Mini Masterpiece Nail Art Contest 2011
NAILS would like to salute all the masters of their craft who submitted entries to our annual Mini-Masterpiece Contest. Special congratulations go to Vaida Indrasiute-Stefanek of Wisconsin Dells, Wis., who took on Van Gogh and triumphed.