

Trend Watch: Chambray
Similar to denim but lighter, this classic linen-finished cotton cloth is seeing a resurgence on the fashion runways.
Trim Time with Polish Changes

Happy 30th Birthday to...Us!
February 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of NAILS Magazine. That’s a pretty amazing milestone — and we’re still going strong.

Runway-Inspired Nail Art by MIss Ladyfinger
Miss Ladyfinger shows viewers how to take a runway look and translate it to nail art. She uses Ginger + Liz polish in Hold The Drama, Got My Groove Back, and Ivy League. For more Ginger + Liz videos, visit Ginger + Liz TV.

E! News Features Celebrity Nail Stylist Tom Bachik
We're so proud of Tom Bachik, nail tech to stars like Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Zooey Deschanel, and more! In E! News' weeklong series on stylists to the stars, Tom was featured as the nail stylist to the stars. It's a great look at how he got his start in the industry and some of his coolest nail looks.

French Twist in Red
The French Twist, inspired by both the old-school French and the huge geometric nail-art trend, is back.

Instant Print Nails
Glamour magazine shared seven eye-catching prints for the new year.

Nail Art and Styles from the Spring 2013 Fashion Week Runways
Light and nude nails ruled the runways.

Runway Nail Wraps For a Cause
For Glamour magazine's seventh annual "Fashion Gives Back" project, four designers were paired with nail techs at NCLA to make runway-inspired nail wraps.

Brights in the Dead of Winter
Why not try wearing bright colors in winter? Marie Claire's January 2013 issue asked the question after noticing a steady trend toward bold, spring-like colors.

Mariah Carey's New Sparkle-Heavy OPI Line for Winter
Mariah Carey's new line of OPI polish was featured in Marie Claire's Winter Must-Have List.

"Too Kooky" Nail Art is a Don't, says <i>Glamour</i>
While the world loves nail art, 81% of Glamour readers agreed that "too kooky" designs are a fashion "don't."

Duck Nails Are a "Not" On "What Not To Wear"
Giving up her duck nails causes a breakdown on the TV series "What Not to Wear" (episode "Tristen"), as nail tech Julie Kandalec keeps her cool and gives Tristen a classier nail look. (Kandalec tells us it took her five hours to re-do these nails.)

<i>New Girl</i> Actress Loves Essie's Brights
Cosmopolitan interviewed actress Hannah Simone, who plays the role of Cece on hit television show New Girl, to find out some of her beloved beauty products.

Go Classic in 2013
Lucky magazine editors suggested taking a breather from elaborate nail art to try a classic, red manicure again this year.

Sparkling Aprons
Your services already sparkle, so why not get aprons to match?

Foot-shaped Chocolates
Did the word “awww” just come out of your mouth when you saw this adorable petite foot-shaped chocolate?



