Nail Design
Cocktail Crush
One of the Editor’s Favorites in Allure’s August issue is Essie’s gorgeous nail polish in Splash of Grenadine. The brilliant lilac color is a fun alternative to the usual pink shades for summer.
Peep Toe Pedicures
Glamour's 100% Guilt-Free page says its OK to paint only the first two nails when wearing peep-toe shoes. Sometimes there just isn't enough time for a full polish change, and that's OK.
Serena Williams Shares Her Favorites
In Vogue's August issue, tennis champion Serena Williams talks about her upcoming nail tech certification and how to channel frustration from a broken nail into a match win.
Jewel Tones
The gem-like shades of OPI’s Swiss Collection have made it to Elle’s It List for August. Try Glitzerland for a 24K shimmer or Cuckoo for This Color for a gold-flecked emerald green. The Color to Watch is another pretty shade with lots of amethyst-colored glimmer swirled in.
Manicure Tips From Josephine Allen
InStyle talks with manicurist Josephine Allen about her favorite tips for two-week manicures and some of her favorite custom-color combinations.
Crème La La
InStyle magazine chose Chanel’s Le Vernis Nail Color in Nouvelle Vague as one of the 15 hottest colors of the moment. The magazine describes the minty shade as somewhere in between robin egg blue and crème de menthe.
Getting Buffed Up
If nails are turning a little yellow after a summer of bright pedicures, InStyle suggests buffing out the pigment with an inexpensive buffer. The magazine recommends All Season's four-sided buffers, which come in a number of pretty colors.
Rebel Chic
InStyle's beauty editor Kahlana Barfield is crazy about Beyonce and Rihanna's mini-revolt against current nail trends. Both songstresses were spotted with long, oval shaped nails and bright fingertips to boot. "It's almost like their fingertips become a piece of colorful jewelry," Barfield says.
New Go-To Neutrals
Self magazine says greige is the new neutral of choice for a sexy date look. Another fun option is Chanel’s Paradoxal, a rich, deep shade with mesmerizing violet undertones. Add a glossy top coat for a look that’s edgy but still classy, says Angi Wingle, CND Pro education ambassador.
Think Pink
Self magazine's August issue says barely-there shades of pink are perfect for achieving low-maintenance, elegant style.
Lightening Dry Drops
California Mango has brand new Lightening Nail Dry Drops to get polished nails to dry super fast and evenly.
Summer Collection
Essie’s new Summer Collection offers a palette of shades to compliment the essence of summer. This bold and playful six-shade collection comes in colors Miss Matched, Haute as Hello, Knockout Pout, Vermillionaire, Demure Vixen, and Pretty Edgy.
Piggy Paint
Piggy Paint products are made with hypoallergenic, odorless, and non-acetone ingredients to make them ideal for the sensitive skin of children.
Night Sky Collection
Nubar's Night Sky Collection was inspired by the shifting colors of the evening sky. Each of the three shades dries to a shimmering matte finish and can be worn either alone or topped with Diamont Seal & Shine Quick Dry Top Coat for a dazzling shine.
Design #1: La Flor Blanca
Place thin layer of Speed Clear acrylic on the body and free edge. This will prevent color from staining the natural nail and allow color to fade well.
Premiere Lives Up to Its Name
The Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event again proved itself as a vibrant beauty show, with more than 46,000 attendees present during the two-day show (which took place June 6 to 7). The show featured 350-plus classes, nail competitions, and NailTech Network Orlando (which was co-hosted by Beautytech.com and NAILS). Next year’s show will be June 4-6.
Crafty Deals
Etsy.com, the ever-growing online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of handmade goods, is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind items for your salon.
by Sree Roy