Nail Design
Secret Ingredient: Glitter
Glitter is tiny flecks of colored and reflective plastic used in the nail industry for its lustrous and luminescent effect on nails.
Nails for Every Occasion
The April 2012 issue of Cosmopolitan recommends three different springtime manicures for three occasions — daylight, date night or a girls’ night out.
Pastel Polishes for Spring
Pastel polishes are making a comeback, according to the April 2012 issue of InStyle magazine.
Nail Art with OPI GelColor
OP provides four step-by-steps using its newly launched GelColor.
Book Excerpt: Joey's Nail Novel
Award-winning nail artist Joey Chen publishes 40-step-by-steps in a variety of nail media in this new release.
by Sree Roy
Nicole by OPI, a Beauty Must-Have
Nicole by OPI's Follow Me on Glitter was listed as one of Kim Kardashian's beauty must-haves in the April 2012 issue of InStyle magazine.
Contrasting Lips and Nails
According to the April 2012 issue of InStyle magazine, opposite — and even clashing — hues of polish and lipstick can look good together.
The Hunger Games-Inspired Nail Art
In the The Hunger Games, protagonist Katniss Everdeen’s nails were described vividly as having flame designs. Here are a few The Hunger Games-inspired designs that you’ve painted on your client’s nails.
How to Wear Eye-Popping Polish at Work
The April 2012 issue of InStyle magazine tells readers how to wear eye-popping nail polishes while remaining work-appropriate.
DIY Runway Nail Art
Museum-quality nail art is making waves on the red carpet and spring fashion shows, according to the April 2012 issue of InStyle magazine.
How to Best Fix Broken or Chipped Nails
The April 2012 issue of Marie Claire shared with readers the best solutions to fixing and preventing broken or chipped nails.
Easter Egg Hunt
Jade Sewell creates an adorable Easter nail art design.
Behind the Scenes: Reflections of an Artist (April 2012 Cover Nails)
Maggie Franklin creates blue raindrop nail art with Swarovski crystals. Here's the step-by-step.
by Hannah Lee
Foil & Flowers
Glitzy Lips foil is applied onto the tacky surface of gel-polish in this design by Meryl Hayton.
Tangerine Tango, Newest Shade for Spring
One of Pantone's popular new spring shades is Tangerine Tango, according to Self magazine's March 2012 issue.
The Nail Aquatic
Acrylic paints comprise this design by Tiffany Ector.
Experiment for Spring
Self Magazine, in is March 2012 issue, urges readers to break out of their polish rut and experiment with a multicolored mani for Spring.