In The Know
Polish Innovations
O Magazine says new nail polish innovations are worth a try.
Zip File Makes Nail Maintenance a Breeze
An O Magazine editor gushes over the new Tweezerman Zip File, which comes with in its own plastic case.
Red is InStyle
To celebrate InStyle's anniversary, OPI creates a red color just for the occasion.
PBA and NCA Agree to Proposed Merger
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and the National Cosmetology Association (NCA) just announced the two organizations have signed an agreement to effect a proposed merger. The merger will combine the best practices and leverage the complementary strengths, assets, and member benefits of each group to improve all sectors of the professional beauty industry.
All Shades of Magenta
Pro nail tech Jin Soon Choi tells InStyle Makeover, "Magenta is the fashion-forward color for fall."
Instyle Beauty Tips for Every Occasion
Among Instyle Makeover's list of tips are four pointers about nails.
Bright Papaya
Pair of papaya-colored clothing with with earthy shades of makeup and polish.
Elle's Global It List
Elle put together a list of global beauty products. Featured are colors from OPI's España collection.
Nail Colors Good Enough to Eat
Redbook names candy-colored polishes for finger-licking fun.
Lacquers for Brittle Nails
Dermelect's Launchpad features new lacquers that keep brittle nails from cracking.
The Trendsetter's Beauty Picks
InStyle Makeover says the trendsetter on the cutting edge will choose a combo of ultra-bright and super-dark beauty products.
Political Statement.
Nail tech Temeka Jackson of TJ Nail Salon in New Haven, Conn., was featured on CNN and her local Channel 8 television station the week before the presidential inauguration for her popular Obama nail art.
The British Are Coming
London-based Nails Inc. is crossing the pond this month to make its U.S. debut, and the company already has plenty of celebrity fans, including Kate Moss, who mentioned the polish in Daily Mirror, Danni Minogue who talked it up in Reveal, and Jessica Simpson who mentioned it in Now Magazine.
Kiss Off.
For her music video “I Do Not Hook Up,” Kelly Clarkson wore Kiss Active Square full-coverage nails layered with metallic leopard Minx coatings, all applied by celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees.
Polished Appearance
Color Club Professional Nail Lacquer is worn by designer Monica Pedersen and real estate expert Elizabeth Zincox on HGTV’s new show “Bang for Your Buck.”
Instyle Names Nail Picks
InStyle’s 2009 Best Beauty Buys list includes experts’ top choices for makeup, hair, skin care, and, of course, nails. Here are the professional nail products that made the grade.
Hayden Panettiere Picks Essie
Heroes star Hayden Panettiere tells Lucky readers why these products are fashion must-haves.