Nail Design
Color Captivated
Ever notice how certain colors can brighten up skin tones and complement them perfectly, while others ones just fall flat? There is a long history of color theory and cosmetics, and once you learn a little about how colors work, you can make chic polish recommendations and get clients color-captivated.
by Tim Crowley
On My Mind: Become a Color Expert
Become a color expert for your clients.
by Hannah Lee
Ask The Manicurist (Sept. 2009)
The manicurist-aka Rebecca Seals has returned! Sit back for a chuckle while she reprimands clients who use and abuse their techs.
A Little Time (Line) for Pink-and-Whites
Feel like you could stand to sharpen up on your liquid-and-powder application times? Then check out the timeline breakdowns from four experienced pros, and compare your own personal bests (and maybe find a new technique or two along the way).
by Tim Crowley
Add Green Polish to the Checklist
Redbook says green is the polish shade of the season.
Make Sure to Match that Polish
Whether for going out for for everyday wear, matching polish with makeup can lead to fun results.
Xtreme Designer Tips
Xtreme Nail’s Xtreme Designer Tips make elaborate nail art designs simple, all you need is a coat of clear gel and an Xtreme Designer Tip.
Nail Station Display
Kinetics’ Nail Station Display is the perfect polish organizer and fashion item for your desk.
Ultimate Styling Kit
Betty Beauty for the hair, down there.
Polishes
Feel the “Passion of Color” with Orgasm Cosmetics’ Polishes.
Instant French Manicure Pen
All Season’s Nails’ Instant French Manicure Pen lets you apply polish quickly, easily, and conveniently.
Tropical Paradise Polish Collection
CHI’s Tropical Paradise Polish collection is inspired by great beaches and tropical getaways around the world.
Fast-Drying Polish—Does It Work?
InStyle tests out Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color to see if it lives up to its promise.
A Beauty Routine to Look More Polished
Instyle reveals the subtle secrets to looking good all the time.
Nail Design Ideas and How-To's
Instyle gives step-by-step instructions to recreate three nail designs, from a classic look to a modern metallic.
Matte Colors Not for Novices
While matte polishes may getting more popular, Instyle says they're not for newbies as they are harder to apply.
Plumeria Flower Nail Art Tutorial
Nail tech Christie Gibson explains how to create a plumeria flower for nail art.