In The Know
Mani Hack
Redbook's December 2013 issue gives a fantastic tip for doing a stain-free mani yourself. Just dab a bit of Vaseline around the edges of your nails and your skin will stain no more!
Cosmetologists Chicago Announces STARS Photo Competition
The STARS and RISING Stars Photo Competition, sponsored by Cosmetologists Chicago since 2000, showcases the creativity, talent, technical expertise, and competitive spirit of those in our industry. Nail techs can compete in the International Nail Technician of the Year category.
Do Good, Look Great
Falling Stars
Cosmo's December 2013 issue highlights holographic shimmer, galactic glitter, and celestial-inspired shades for a high-wattage mani (perfect for New Year's Eve!). And don't forget, blingy polish like this looks best on short, naturally shaped nails.
Go Metallic
Glamour's December 2013 issue boasts metallic lacquer as the chic present to give for the holiday season - or you could just gift it to yourself.
The Perfect Pair
The January 2014 issue of Redbook encourages you to pair a bold polish with a blingy cocktail ring. The colors featured here (from top left, clockwise) are MAC Cosmetics Nail Lacquer in Discotheque, OPI Nail Lacquer in Hey Baby, Essie nail polish in Meet Me at Sunset, and Jin Soon Tibi Collection Nail Polish in Epidote.
Fashion Re-Imagined As Nail Art
The Fall 2013 issue of Cosmopolitan for Latinas offers some new nail art techniques, inspired by fashion re-imagined as nail art.
Winter Change-Up
In Allure's December 2013 issue, we are given a reprieve from the traditional holiday trend. Instead, Allure suggests you try some tropical looks such as Dior's Graphic Berry, Sally Hansen's Triple Shine polish in Dive In, Revlon Parfumerie enamel in Apricot Nectar and Essie polish in Penny Talk. They're sure to make you feel warm while you brave the snow.
Subtle Shimmer
Allure's December 2013 issue recommends Essie's Hor D'Ouevres on just the tips or half moons of a light, already manicured nail. Sealing it with a clear topcoat will keep the whole thing in place. This way, you're sure not to overdo the glitz this season.
Go-To Pedicure Polish
In the InStyle January 2014 issue, Jennifer Garner discusses her go-to deep red pedicure color. If she ever does get her toes done, she chooses Essie's Nail Polish in Bordeaux.
Nail Art Imitating Fashion
The January 2014 InStyle shows that these models sported nail art to match every ensemble.
Change It Up in 2014
Instyle's January 2014 Issue offers a tip to change up old manicure favorites in the New Year. If you're bored of your wintery dark manicure, Instyle suggests adding some pizazz with gold. By dipping the tip of a bobby pin into the polish, one can neatly dot it on.
T-Shirts For Awareness: Part 1
In the first part of a three part series, Polished Girlz founder Alanna Wall interviews two of the nail artists who created T-shirts for awareness. Artists Mr. Luis and Amy Becker are profiled.
Android App Allows You to Live in Color
The free China Glaze app is now available for Android users.
Bejeweled
The December 2013 issue of Shape Magazine features bold and glitzy holiday hues.
Polish Built To Last
Teen Vogue's Dec/Jan magazine addresses an issue everyone cares about: polish that lasts. Without all the gimmicks, and even without UV lights, these favorite polishes will hold up for at least seven days. The color picks are Revlon ColorStay Longwear Enamel in Indigo Night, CND Vinylux Weekly Polish in Azure Wish, and Sally Hansen Triple Shine Nail Color in Pool Party.
Glitter Girl
The Dec/Jan issue of Teen Vogue offers a new holiday season mani: heavy-metal. Metallic manicures can be the perfect way to add sparkle to your look. Teen Vogue suggests you can make the glitter polish jewellike by dabbing the brush on just the tip or the base of the nail. Or you can layer glitter polish with a matte topcoat, leaving a 3-D effect that sparkles. Careful not to go overboard, though, because with too much, you can risk looking childish.