

Iridescence for Fall
Allure's October 2012 issue said that the color of the moment is iridescence. These iridescent hues contain minerals that reflect shades of blue, gold, and green depending on how they catch the light and are perfect for fall.

Majority Rules: A Reader Preference Poll
InStyle magazine asked readers hard-hitting questions about their mani/pedi service.

Behind the Scenes: Our Very Own Bond Girl
When the new James Bond film, Skyfall, comes out this month, the newest Bond girl will be seen wearing two shades from OPI’s Skyfall Collection — Skyfall, a rich maroon shade on the top of the nail, and GoldenEye, a shimmering gold painted on the undersides.

OPI Named Best Polish by <i>Glamour</i>
This month, Glamour magazine named OPI the best nail polish brand from a specialty store or salon

Serving the Masses
The consumer retail pie is growing, and nail techs are claiming their slice. Fed by bloggers, celebrities, and technological improvements, the nail care industry offers opportunities beyond the salon to nail tech branded product lines and consulting work.

Best Nails from the 2012 Olympics
Glamour magazine names Lithuania athlete Ruta Meilutyte's nails the best from the 2012 London Olympics.

<i>InStyle</i> Names Six Notable Salons
Six noteable nail salons were hand-picked by InStyle's editors and featured in the magazine's 2012 Ultimate Beauty Black Book.

OPI Joins Houghton Bride at NYC Bridal Week
OPI teamed up with Houghton Bride to create a manicure with a twist.

All That Glitters is Gold
Gold colored polishes as well as polish containing actual gold are making headlines, according to Harper's Bazaar.

The Brands We Love
Allure magazine put together a list of polishes, special effect polishes, basecoats, topcoats, cuticle creams, and nail polish removers that they consider to be "superior."

Heavy Metal Nail Implements
From titanium-coated pterygium takers to stainless steel safety tweezers, the implements used by nail techs on a daily basis are of finely tuned designs that make for precise applications every time. Here are some of the toughest, most durable implements from some of your favorite nail manufacturers.

Color Continuum: Brown
Lucky magazine's October 2012 issue recommends a slew of brown polishes to grace clients fingertips this fall.

Gelish Lands October Magazine Covers
Both Ebony and GENLUX recently featured Gelish manicures on their cover girls.

Blake Lively's Polish Must-Haves
Blake Lively listed OPI's Road House Blues and No Room for the Blues as two of her beauty must-haves.

Five Hot Nail Decal Manis
Self Magazine featured five hot new nail art ideas that can be achieved simply with decals.

Dia De Los Muertos Style
Marie Claire tells readers how to look their best on Dia De Los Muertos, a Mexican holiday that translates as "day of the dead."

Win Free Polish and Press
Find out how to be featured on Self magazine's nail board on Pinterest. The magazine will also be giving away 1,250 free polishes.



