Nail Design
ISSE Midwest Launches in Rosemont, Ill.
From the same associations that bring us the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) in Long Beach every January came the first-ever ISSE Midwest, held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., from March 26 to 28, 2011.
LeChat Perfect Match Gel-Polish French Manicure
Formulated for natural nails, Perfect Match wears like gel, but goes on thinly and easily like polish. With no drying time and no chipping, the gel leaves a beautiful high shine that lasts up to 14 days.
Bright and Brilliant
Judges from Redbook’s 2011 Most Valuable Product awards named OPI Nail Lacquer in Do You Think I’m Tex’y as the best bright nail color.
Nails on The Runway, Product Launches, and More at ABS 2011
Here are some snapshots from America's Beauty Show 2011.
ABS 2011: Shellac & Fashion Fusion Captivates Crowds
On Monday, March 14, CND unveiled the first Shellac & Fashion Fusion Show, a runway show that featured the hottest nail styles and fashions straight from New York Fashion Week.
Beauty Pros Share Their Favorite Nail Products
InStyle’s Best Beauty Buys highlights nine great nail products, all handpicked by beauty pros as their tried-and-true favorites. Here are some of the winners:
2011 Stars Photo Contest Winner Announced
Congratulations to Michelle Sproat of Inspirations Salon in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, for winning the 2011 Stars Photo Contest in the nails category.
ISSE 2011: Nail Art Competition Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Handpainted Nail Art category (whose theme was "Paris by Night"), and the 3-D Nail Art winners (whose theme was "Vampires").
Mani on a Budget
Lucky offers a few great at-home mani tools at $10 and under to help your nails look groomed and keep you on the right budget track.
Criss-Cross French
Kimberly Harr shows how to create this criss-cross French with rhinestones.
Poinsettia Power
Not just for the holidays, Gina Morgan shows how to create a wearable poinsetta nail art design.
Choosing Color by Complexions
InStyle shares advice for choosing the best beauty product shades for four very beautiful skin tones.
Green Zebra Crossing
Liz Van creates colorful zebra nail art in five steps.
Star-Spangled Nails
These nails by Jade Sewell are perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, or any other day a client wants to show her patriotism.
Not Always Good to the Last Drop
InStyle talks with skincare and makeup experts on why beauty products need to be tossed out and how long to keep them before giving them the heave ho.
Spring Scene
Anna Vasquez uses gels and clay canes to create this seasonal nail art design.
Flower Child
Amy Walp shows how to create this hippie chic French.