Job Interview Manicures
Cosmopolitan’s September Beauty Q+A asks whether bright polish is too over-the-top for a job interview.
The Name Game
Suzi Weiss-Fischmann of OPI tells Allure how her team comes up with polish names like My Chihuahua Bites and Suzi & the Lifeguard.
Tip Top Teal
Allure names deep, creamy teal as the color of the moment.
Chameleon Colors
Essence explains how to turn one shade of Orly nail polish into three other, prismatic new colors with the advice of celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan.
Seasonal Switch
Self explains how to transition summer shades to fall favorites with jet black polish. Use the black as a base coat or on top for an autumnal hue that’s still true to the original color. Try adding a black base coat to Zoya’s Dana or Essie’s St. Lucia Lilac for a dramatic deep plum and pretty purple-gray.
Prized Polish
OPI’s Lincoln Park After Dark won Glamour magazine’s Best Nail Polish Color award for the first time. Described as the “most unique naughty purple around” by the magazine, the deep purple shade is still as popular as ever.
Beauty Tips from Bobbi Brown
Master makeup artist Bobbi Brown talks to Elle about some of her favorite tips and tricks. “A dark nail color can make a casual outfit look dressier,” Brown says. Elle recommends Essie Nail Color in Wicked, one of the brand’s popular shades.
Phoned In
InStyle magazine’s September issue highlights the newest innovation from OPI: the iPhone Try It On Color Studio.
Zoe Saldana Chooses Deborah Lippman
Zoe Saldana tell’s Instyle about her top beauty must haves, which includes glitter-packed purple nail polish. “This shade is funky and festive,” says Saldana. “I love painting my nails!”
Polite Purples
Neutral beiges mixed with a hint of purple are the hot new hybrid in InStyle’s Colors of the Moment feature. Try SpaRitual’s nail color in Living in the Moment to get in on the dreamy-hued trend.
Polish Preview Fall 2010: Back to School
Nothing quite rings in the fall season like the toll of school bells indicating that class is back in session. So pull out your trusty highlighter and be sure to take notes during this lesson on the new fall colors. (Your clients might surprise you with a pop quiz later.) With reds, blues, purples, and grays all on the syllabus, you’ll want to keep these polishes on your supply list until at least winter break.
by Sree Roy
Go With Greige
Girl’s Life Magazine crowns greige as their August-September issue’s Way Wearable Hue.
All About Greige For Fall
Nail pro Elisa Ferri talks about the best gray-beige nail shades for fall in Glamour’s August Issue.
Jewel Tones
The gem-like shades of OPI’s Swiss Collection have made it to Elle’s It List for August. Try Glitzerland for a 24K shimmer or Cuckoo for This Color for a gold-flecked emerald green. The Color to Watch is another pretty shade with lots of amethyst-colored glimmer swirled in.
New Go-To Neutrals
Self magazine says greige is the new neutral of choice for a sexy date look. Another fun option is Chanel’s Paradoxal, a rich, deep shade with mesmerizing violet undertones. Add a glossy top coat for a look that’s edgy but still classy, says Angi Wingle, CND Pro education ambassador.
Think Pink
Self magazine's August issue says barely-there shades of pink are perfect for achieving low-maintenance, elegant style.
Lightening Dry Drops
California Mango has brand new Lightening Nail Dry Drops to get polished nails to dry super fast and evenly.