How to Fix a Broken Manicure
Allure magazine interviewed Tom Bachik, a Los Angeles-based manicurist who works with celebrities like Beyonce and Victoria Beckham.
Polish Is Big Money
Consumers are spending like crazy on polish — are you getting your fair share of this growing market?
Try New Tools
Common beauty goods make great nail tools, according to an article featured in Allure magazine's September 2012 "Nail Report."
Special Effects
Nail art is having a moment, said Allure's 2012 Special Issue. Try pairing Shatter, Magnetic, and Press-On manicures with short nails and subdued clothes.
Fashion Nail Tips
Allure magazine asked six nail artist to come up with designs based on some of the wildest fall fashion prints and patterns for its September 2012 issue.
Minx Retail Kit Will Wow Clients
Minx has created a collection of six designs that can be applied by consumers at home and is offering them only to trained beauty professionals to sell in their salons.
<i>Allure</i> Explains How to Nail a Manicure
Allure magazine spoke with top manicurists Deborah Lippmann, Jin Soon Choi and Ji Baek to give readers tips on how to nail a manicure.
Trend Watch: Velvet
Woven fabric featuring a short dense pile that lends it a distinctive textured feel.
by Sree Roy
Louboutin-Inspired Manicure
InStyle magazine's September 2012 issue featured a simple version of nail tech Mike Pocock's Louboutin-inspired manicure based on Adele's red-soled Louboutin pumps.
IBS Las Vegas: Beautiful Nails by Kupa Inc. Launch Party
KUPA Inc. officially launched their Beautiful Nails line of acrylics, glitters, and soak-off gel products after show hours during the International Beauty Show Las Vegas. Filmmaker Brass also unveiled footage from her documentary, NAILgasm.
Care for the Nail Beneath the Mani
Length, shape, and health are even more important with intricate nail designs, according to Allure magazine.
SuperStyled: Charlize Theron-inspired Animal Print Nail Art How-To
Celebrity manicurist Honey shows how she achieved the animal print Charlize Theron-inspired nail art showcased in Episode 2 of online series SuperStyled. Watch the entire second episode on YouTube.
<i>Allure</i>'s Nail Art Blog Favorites
Allure magazine compiled a list of it's favorite five nail art blogs.
Fall Shades: From Nude to Navy
Marie Claire @WORK featured a list of the hottest shades for fall from pale pink to navy blue. According to the issue, all of the mentioned shades are safe for a work and a night on the town.
50 Shades of Gray Polish
Instyle's Makeover issue for September 2012 addresses the rebirth of gray polish trends for fall.
Make Fashion Week About Nails
Glamour magazine's September 2012 Fashion Issue featured five simple nail art ideas inspired by the colorful prints and patterns soon to be displayed on the runway for Fashion Week.
The New Reverse French Mani
InStyle's beauty director advised readers to make a statement this fall with the new reverse French mani.