
In The Know

Designs from a New York City Nail Salon
As opening hip but affordable nail salons becomes a trend, this NYC business has some innovative ideas.

Drama in the Best Shapes and Colors
Want theatrical nails without the tacky?

Polish for Those Diverse Days
Do you have work then a night-out and want your polish to work for both?

The Darker Side of the Sun
With all this talk of bright polishes for summer, do we leave our darker lacquers shelved for the season?

It Takes Two to Be Fashionable
Eye-catching ensembles are about color pairings, including your nails.

Noticeably Needed Pedicures
Reader poll suggests that men do pay attention to the toes.

Embrace the Bronze While You Can
As skin becomes sun-kissed over summer, these polishes can add an extra glow.

Runway Two-Toned Nails from CND
Using nonwhite colors for a modern French manicure is on the horizon for fall fashions.

A Full Circle of Nail Tips
Allure offers tips and trends on virtually every aspect of everyday nail care.

Hot Pink for the Hot Sun
Use popping pink shades to keep your skin from melting away.

Raised in Hollywood, But Keeping it Simple
Actress Emma Watson dishes out her beauty preferences.

Gray a Good Transition to Fall
Redbook says to use gray polishes while seasons shift.

Giving Bone Marrow Best Way to Fight Leukemia
Or, buy this polish from OPI, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the cause.

Talon Nails in Black and Brown
With the right touch, the two colors combined create a sexy look.

OPI’s Cabana in Miami Gives Signature Manicures
At Marie Claire’s Girlfriends’ Getaway, more than 250 women enjoyed the weekend festivities.

Forever French Makes It to the Small Screen
Kerry Webber, owner of Forever French Nail Systems and the Forever French salons in Norwood and Franklin, Mass., received an unexpected phone call. It was from Lindsey Suggs, the art department coordinator for an ABC Family original movie titled “Teen Spirit.” During the conversation, Suggs explained she was interested in acquiring Webber’s products and posters for a nail salon scene in the movie.

E-File Certification Workshops Are in the Works
Started by Vicki Peters, and currently directed by Simmy Bredal-Bell, the E-File Certification Program gives advanced training and instruction on how to properly use the e-file in almost every salon service you might encounter.



