Nail Design
Mismatched Manicures
Cosmopolitan's January 2012 issue advocated the mismatched manicure as something readers should try.
Marbling Nails Without Water by Robin Moses
Nail tech Robin Moses shows us how to create a traditional marbleized nail art design (without using water). See more of her videos at www.robinmoses.com. To learn how to marble WITH water, here's a tutorial for that: China Glaze Polish Swirl Live Demo
Oprah Gives Video Gift to Her Nail Tech
Oprah Winfrey made a 35-second video from her iPad that instantly changed the life of her longtime nail technician, Gloria L. Williams.
Holiday Manicures to Lengthen and Slim Nails
First for Women magazine released two holiday-inspired manicures in their December 2011 issue that could dress up any outfit regardless of the season. Their compositions also help nails appear slimmer and longer.
Galactic Tips
To kick off the New Year, Cosmopolitan featured Galaxy Tips — a manicure created by nail pro Lisa Logan — in its January 2012 issue.
Gel at Home
Recently, long-lasting gel polish has gained a significant at-home appeal, according to Allure magazine's December 2011 Beauty Reporter. But does it last?
Water-Based Polish Line Offers Sophisticated Shades
An alternative to conventional solvent-based nail polish, Scotch Naturals WaterColors produces no noxious fumes or odors and delivers long-lasting, salon-quality color without yellowing of the nails.
Jeans
Nubar’s Jeans is a three-shade collection of blues inspired by traditional denim colors.
Nicki Minaj Line
OPI partners with platinum recording artist Nicki Minaj to launch this limited edition collection of nail lacquers that includes a new Shatter.
Attraction Discover Kit
NSI’s Attraction Discover Kit provides everything you need to give high-quality pink-and-white services.
Swarovski Crystals
En Vogue has a new collection of nail art Swarovski crystals to complement its already popular nail art glitters.
Stripe Rite Polishes
If you’re looking for more detail and control with your nail art, check out It’s So Easy’s Stripe Rite polishes.
Golden Shatter Topcoat for Winter
OPI's Shatter topcoat in gold was listed in Redbook Mag's December 2011 list of cute and fashionable things under $10.
The Ace of Lace
Forever French Nail Systems has come out with a new design for nail art using its colored acrylics and a touch of lace.
Nailympics 2011 (Long Beach, Calif.)
Let the [Nail] Games Begin.
Winter Greens
According to Lucky magazine's December issue, the newest winter inspiration is green.
Holiday Polish
A foolproof and fast way to get glam for the holidays: shimmery nail polish.