In The Know
Top Manicurists Reveal their Behind-the-Scenes Secrets
Allure catches up with some of the best manicurists around to share pro tips on making beautiful manicures last longer, getting the most out of a salon visit, and working with press-on polish.
Midas Touch
Shape showcases a group of shimmering beauty products with one thing in common: bold gold color, and lots of it.
Nail Dilemmas
Glamour offers advice on four types of nail dilemmas and which warning signs to be on the lookout for.
Katy Perry Sports a Sweetheart Mani at the 2011 Grammy’s
Pop star Katy Perry showed off a sweet pink manicure adorned with felt hearts and shimmering glitter at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Ocean Avenue
In Style showcases a sea of beautiful cerulean blue polishes. The mag admits to being obsessed with the playful shade and recommends it for both toes and fingers.
Sun Savvy
Marie Claire chatted with Shiseido Makeup Artistic Director Dick Page about the beach-chic looks he created at some of the season’s hottest runway shows. “We want the girls to look like they just came back from L.A.,” Page told the mag. Try OPI Nail Lacquer in Y’all Come Back Ya Hear? to get in on the beach babe look.
Back in Black
Over 68 percent of Glamour.com reader’s told the magazine that black nail polish is still a “do.” Glamour agreed and said that the glamorous color is still too hip to stop wearing.
Bargain Buys
Essence’s Beauty Obsessions for February include fun nail stickers under $15 with a variety of fun prints and colors. The magazine recommends lacy designs to add a little sex appeal to fingertips.
Powered Up
Harper’s Bazaar showcases the best beauty trends from the runway, including standout nails in bright shades of sweet orange and juicy pink.
Shade Swap
Redbook’s models make the switch between red and pink lips and nails for a fun experiment in the mag’s February issue. For sweet pink nails, try Essie Nail Polish in It’s a Cinch, or Duri Nail Polish in Pure Red for scarlet tips.
“Great Computer Giveaway” Winner Announced
Congratulations to Ambiance Salon & Spa in London, Ky., which won a brand new Hewlett Packard RP5700 POS desktop computer and 19” LCD monitor courtesy of Salon Iris Software.
Making the Switch
Whether you’re a fan of pink or red, Redbook recommends veering from your tried-and-true color for a taste of the other side. If you’re weary of making a big change, toenails are a great place to test out an unfamiliar color, according to the mag. CND’s Colour in Girlie Pink and Rouge Red are perfect choices for taking that first step.
Texas Star
In Rebook magazine’s "Pretty Smart" section, OPI’s Texas Collection is a top pick for guaranteed sexiness. Apply two coats of OPI’s candy-apple red shade in Big Hair…Big Nails for a bright look that’s anything but subtle.
Precious Purples
Redbook’s 20 Under $20 section highlights shimmery, royal purple as the perfect pre-sandal season shade. Try deep purples with a silver shimmer to get the passionately purple look.
Pearls Are In
Shape spotlights celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik and why pearly polishes are all the rage with his A-list clientele: “They look good on any skin tone,” he tells the magazine. To wear the pearly trend, try using shimmery pearl shades on short, oval-shaped nails.
Southern Heat
Elle’s It List for February spotlights some of the boldest new beauty products for eyes, lips, skin, and nails. OPI’s hot orange shade Y’all Come Back Ya Hear? from the Texas-inspired collection is the perfect statement-making shade for the season.
Lots of Lemon
Shape is forecasting fun, sunny colors for fingertips and toes this spring. “Nails are the one place you can feel comfortable going wild with color—especially a neon yellow,” says Angi Wingle, a CND educator and manicurist.