In The Know
Smooth Sailing in Purple
Actress Britt Robertson told Teen Vogue this month that Essie's sophisticated purple polish called Smooth Sailing is one of her eight beauty essentials.
Salon Products to Support Breast Cancer Causes
Every year, beauty magazines such as SELF, Glamour, and Elle round up the latest pink beauty products to benefit breast cancer causes. Spread awareness this month by using or selling them in your salon.
In Memory: Jim George
Jim George of W.I.N.B.A., Nail Emporium, and INM passed away. Industry veteran Vicki Peters shares a memory of him.
Kayline Co-Founder Kenneth Reiner Dies at 95
Kenneth Reiner who, with his wife Dottie, co-founded salon furnishings and accessories manufacturer Kayline Enterprises, died on September 21.
Two-Toned Nail Trends
The October 2011 issue of SELF Magazine features 2011's best nail trends and gives readers tips on how to create the two-toned manicures making an impact this season.
InStyle Stats on Women's Hair Removal
An October 2011 InStyle Reader Poll revealed surprising statistics on women's eyebrow and bikini-line maintenance habits
Katy Perry's Preferred Polish
Katy Perry was featured on the cover for InStyle's October 2011 issue donning CND's Rock Royalty shellac polish.
Crazy Colors
Designer Pamela Love deemed "crazy nail polish" as her favorite accessory in an October 2011 interview with InStyle magazine.
Asian Nails and '70s Glam
Decorative Asian-inspired nails and '70s glam polishes were spotted on the runway this fall, according to Marie Claire magazine.
It's All About the Finishing Touch
This season, it's all about the finishing touch. And according to a Harper's Bazaar stylist, a perfectly polished manicure in a sophisticated color achieves this put-together look, and goes a long way.
Preppy Nails
Use pastel polish shades to create a preppy, Tommy Hilfiger-esque look this fall.
OPI Fall Collection
For fall 2011, OPI takes to the open road with 12 stunning new shades that bring a fresh spirit of classic American style to life.
Beauty Product Hall of Fame
Allure's Best of Beauty Hall of Fame, featured in their October 2011 special issue, features 11 exceptional products that have racked up more awards than imaginable.
Blue Your Mind
This Fall, fashion is going away from muted neutrals and into electric blues.
Win Limited Edition Essie Polish
In celebration of Allure's twentieth anniversary, Essie created a classic red nail polish.
Mastering Metallic for Fall
The hottest nail color right now isn't just one shade, but it is one finish: metallic. Wear Fall's best polishes well with these easy tips.
The Holographic Topcoat
Nails Inc.'s holographic topcoat is the new glitter polish, according to Allure's Beauty Report.