Nail Design
Color Combo: Black and White
Harper's Bazaar's October 2012 issue turned fashion's hottest fall color combo — black and white — into a manicure.
Golden Smile
Crackle polish enhances the free edge of this design by Hyun Jin Nam.
Trend Watch: Goth
A dark and sometimes macabre style that is typified by its use of the color black and fabrics such as leather.
by Sree Roy
Flocking Stripes
Stephanie Hernandez uses It's So Easy glitter powders to create this fun design.
Iridescence for Fall
Allure's October 2012 issue said that the color of the moment is iridescence. These iridescent hues contain minerals that reflect shades of blue, gold, and green depending on how they catch the light and are perfect for fall.
Love Nails
Lorri Silvestre uses colored acrylic and fimo cane slices to reate this pink design.
Majority Rules: A Reader Preference Poll
InStyle magazine asked readers hard-hitting questions about their mani/pedi service.
Light Elegance Color Gel Disco Tiger Design
This disco tiger design was created through the use of Light Elegance Color Gel.
Mash Nails Nail Art Stamping
Mash Nails has mastered nail art stamping through their new collection of nail art image plates.
Behind the Scenes: Our Very Own Bond Girl
When the new James Bond film, Skyfall, comes out this month, the newest Bond girl will be seen wearing two shades from OPI’s Skyfall Collection — Skyfall, a rich maroon shade on the top of the nail, and GoldenEye, a shimmering gold painted on the undersides.
Silver Sparkles
Amanda Lenher uses CND Shellac and several embellishments to create this nail design.
OPI Named Best Polish by <i>Glamour</i>
This month, Glamour magazine named OPI the best nail polish brand from a specialty store or salon
OPI Launches Brand's First International Short Film
Paying hommage to its Culture of Color, OPI has launched its first-ever branded international short film. Featuring French DJ C2C's "Down the Road", the video features a surrealistic dance-off between four female dancers and a Thoroughbred horse, trained by equestrian stuntmaster Mario Luraschi.
OPI Instinct of Color
OPI pays hommage to its Culture of Color with its first branded international short film. Featuring French DJ C2Cs Down the Road, the video features a surrealistic dance-off between four female dancers and a Thoroughbred horse. The featured lacquer colors Pink-ing of You, Red My Fortune Cookie, Need Sunglasses?, and No Room for the Blues each represent one dance style and one overarching theme, illustrating OPI nail lacquer as a a means of self-expression.
China Glaze Tranzitions
China Glaze Tranzitions is a revolutionary new nail lacquer that reacts when a clear top coat is applied, changing the color from one shade to another for a stunning effect. Wear any of the six beautiful, color-shifting shades alone, or allow your creativity to run wild and create intricate nail designs by applying a top coat all over or strategically.
Troubleshooter: Glitter Gel
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to sprinkle glitter and confetti onto clear base gel to create a flashy yet durable design.
Serving the Masses
The consumer retail pie is growing, and nail techs are claiming their slice. Fed by bloggers, celebrities, and technological improvements, the nail care industry offers opportunities beyond the salon to nail tech branded product lines and consulting work.
by Sree Roy