‘Quite Cute’ Pastels
It’s Easter in a bottle.
Between ‘Prissy’ and ‘Bold’
Allure suggests teal polish for those who aren’t fans of pink or neon colors.
Summer Shades
Neon colors brighten up the season as shown in Marie Claire.
Trend Watch: Punk
Definition: Overlapping with other recent trends like biker chic and military couture, elements from rebellious punk culture — like paper clip embellishments and leather — are, ironically, fashionable.
Catherine Wong's Kentucky Derby-Themed Fantasy Nail Art
Akzéntz educator Jessica Hoel had some fun interviewing veteran nail art competitor Catherine Wong on how she came up with the details in her award-winning fantasy nail art at the 2011 Premiere Orlando beauty show. Story here: http://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/103860/run-for-the-roses-catherine-wongs-fantasy-nail-art
Color Mates
Allure says to keep your lips and tips in sync.
A Red Tragedy
Are long red nails sexy?
Polish-free Cuticles
Allure’s Beauty Reporter looks at some painter’s tape for nails.
CND Brings a Flash Mob to Premiere Orlando Beauty Show
On Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Premiere Orlando Beauty Show, CND orchestrated this amazing flash mob in the main foyer of the show to help promote it's popular Shellac line.
Are Chips Ever “In”?
InStyle’s Reader Poll asks whether chipped nails are Tacky, Not a Big Deal, or A Cool Look.
International Nail Techs
Call them ongles or uñas, nägel or negle, they’re still nails and they deserve the attention of a skilled professional — no matter where you live. These international techs share what life is like in the nail industry in their slice of the world.
Animal-Inspired Buys
Teen Vogue’s 10 Most Wanted includes a fun group of products inspired by the animal kingdom.
Color Notes
InStyle’s Mail section highlights reader-submitted fashion and beauty looks inspired by past stories in the magazine.
Staying Stylish on a Budget
InStyle‘s Impress for Less shares advice from stylist Laura Ferrara on her tips for a great outfit under $100. One of the finishing touches from Ferrara was a great pedicure using OPI nail lacquer in You Don’t Know Jacques.
Hip Shapes
Cosmopolitan’s Beauty Q & A answers the question: What’s the It nail shape right now? Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik answered, the squoval shape continues to rule. Not only is the shape very flattering, but it also prevents nails from breaking due to the stronger corners, according to the mag.
Getting In On the Citrus Craze
Lemon yellow is the color of the moment, according to this month’s InStyle.
Famous Picker Needs Nails
A true Renaissance man, Steve Martin is a comedian, actor, playwright, novelist, and musician. It turns out he’s a regular nail salon goer as well.