Nail Design
Backscratchers Nail Art Design
Diana Snipe, of Backscratchers, shows how to do a quick nail art design using Backscratchers' Devine Design nail art products at the ISSE show in Long Beach, Calif., in January 2011.
Red Carpet Tips for Nails
InStyle talks with celeb manicurist Ashlie Johnson about a few tips for showing off stellar nails for a special event. “Do nails the night before,” Johnson advises. “That way, if you change your mind, you still have time to change the color.”
Hello Dolly
Elle’s Beauty department highlighted its “Best in Show” picks from the large variety of trends that popped up on the runways for spring.
Shock Full of Color
Marie Claire highlights a great variety of electric-hued beauty products for the spring season. Coral lips and bright blue eyeshadow are complimented by even brighter blue-polished nails. To get the electric blue look, try Essie Nail Polish in Coat Azure or OPI’s Ogre-the-Top Blue.
New Product Launches and More at ISSE
In line with 2010’s record attendance, approximately 40,000 beauty professionals descended on ISSE Long Beach’s sold-out show floor from January 29-31, where they were greeted with the latest products and education from some of the world’s leading and up-and-coming beauty companies and professionals.
Hands Off My Polish: Beware the Shoplifter
Did you know health and beauty care items top the list of shoplifted goods, according to a survey from the Food Marketing Institute? And it’s not just your retail shelves that present an enticing target to shoplifters.
Take-Charge Nails
Lucky hones in on one of the hottest trends of the moment: deep metallic gray nails. The look speaks volumes to the tough crowd but still manages to look effortlessly chic.
Doctor’s Weigh in on Cuticle Work
Allure gets expert advice on cuticle work from Richard K. Scher, professor emeritus of dermatology at Columbia University, and May P. Lupo, clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans.
Pay it Forward with Dollars for Donations
The American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) has created an easy way for salon, spa, and other beauty professionals to give back to the beauty industry.
5 Tips for a Lasting Manicure
Good Housekeeping offers five great tips for making a manicure last and last.
The Gels of Spring
If you’re itching to ditch this heavy winter, ring in the spring with these fun new color gels from your favorite manufacturers. There’s no time like the present to make nails more pleasant.
Tips for Creating a Half-Moon Manicure
Cosmopolitan shares advice from celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees on how to master the half-moon manicure.
Tweezed to Perfection
A beauty maven is only as good as her tools, and in the case of brows, tweezers are no exception.
Bright, Beautiful Nails Rule the Runway
Elle magazine caught up with makeup artist and Estee Lauder’s creative makeup director Tom Pecheux to talk about how he’s been using brights on models from nails to lips and cheeks.
Crushing on Coral
InStyle’s Reader Poll highlights some of the biggest spring trends and how they fared with the magazine’s readers.
Top Manicurists Reveal their Behind-the-Scenes Secrets
Allure catches up with some of the best manicurists around to share pro tips on making beautiful manicures last longer, getting the most out of a salon visit, and working with press-on polish.
Color Chameleons: Color-Changing Products
It’s OK if your client can’t pick just one color. It may even be preferable. Use these products to give her a nail look that changes with her surroundings.