Serena Williams, Nail Tech
Tennis star Serena Williams is training to be a nail tech, and one of the things she's learned is to tip manicurists more!
Bright Lips Inspire Equally Bright Polishes
Spring fashion shows highlight bright orange, fuchsia, and pink lips, according to Allure magazine. The magazine recreates the style, adding matching bright polish.
Fruity Colors
Bright products for this May include Butter London Jelly polishes in Twee and Chuffed, which give nails a pretty, sheer color.
2010 Best Polish Awards
Self magazine names Np2 Nail Perfection Professional Nail Lacquer as Best Nail Polish Set and Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure as Best All-Around Nail Polish.
Eco Beauty
Among Lucky magazine's eco-conscious beauty picks is water-based Acquarella.
Seasonal Colors
Teen Vogue recommends Chanel Nail Colour in Nouvelle Vague for the summer and Nicole by OPI polish in Play Fair for "a touch of spring."
Glee's Dianna Argon Loves Pink Polish
"I love pink nail polish," says Dianna Argon, who plays ex-captain of the cheerleading squad on Glee. Teen Vogue features Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Mistral.
May's Most-Wanted List: Eco-Friendly Beauty Products
Teen Vogue features eco-friendly beauty products on its 10 Most Wanted list. Editors chose M2M Nail Polish in Myr-Mint.
InStyle's Nail Guide
InStyle recommends a base coat, top coat, nail strengthener, and many polishes in its May issue.
Amanda Seyfried at the InStyle Hair Cover Shoot
For the InStyle Hair cover shoot, manicurist Ashlie Johnson used Spa Ritual lacquer in Epiphany on Amanda Seyfried's nails.
Beyonce Matches Nails with her Frilled Hobo Bag
Beyoncé carried a bright red frilly hobo and had matching red nails with a dark ensemble to a charity event in London. To replicate the look, her manicurist suggests L'Oreal's Apple of My Eye.
Chanel Pre-Oscar Dinner
At the Chanel pre-Oscar dinner, Rachel Bilson wore Chanel's Particulière polish.
Inspired by Faye Dunaway
To get Faye Dunaway's "clean, effortless style," try an eyelet dress, cobalt beads, wide headband, and pearly enamel. Instyle suggests OPI Nail Lacquer in Pearl of Wisdom.
Show Season 2010 Starts Strong
From January 30 through February 1, 40,000 beauty professionals attended ISSE, up 21% from 2009 and breaking the show’s all-time attendance records. The show featured 397 exhibitors, which is up 3% from 2009.
Bright Toes for Spring
Magazine editors all seem to agree: bright, fun-colored toenails are perfect for Spring.
SpaRitual Freebies from Glamour
Among Glamour's giveaways for the summer are 15 gift sets of $157 worth of SpaRitual products, including polish, body wash, and creams.
British Lacquers Landing Stateside
According to Vogue magazine, some European brands are entering the U.S. market this spring, including Rococo lacquers.