50 Shades of Grey…Polish
The runaway best-seller Fifty Shades of Grey gives us all the perfect excuse to have our nails polished in any (or more!) of these 50 shades of grey nail polish.
The Ruffian Manicure and M∙A∙C
Cult New York designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais of Ruffian bring their signature swagger to M∙A∙C. This video takes you inside their studio to see the inspiration behind the Ruffian Manicure.
Oh My Gold
Gold cosmetics are everywhere this summer. Eye shadow, lipstick and even polish brands are linking onto the golden chain.
Logan Honored at Essence “Best in Black Beauty Awards”
Celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan was honored at Essence Magazine’s first annual “Best in Black Beauty Awards” in May.
OPI's George Schaeffer Raises $5M, Marries, and Parties with Al Green and Aretha Franklin
This year's City of Hope Spirit of Life Award honoree was OPI's George Schaeffer. At a party in his honor this past Saturday night, more than 1,700 guests were treated to the soulful stylings of Reverend Al Green and Aretha Franklin. And true to Schaeffer's gift for surprise, we all also got to see him marry his long-time girlfriend Irina Afzal.
2012 Spirit of Life Honors OPI's George Schaeffer
City of Hope's 2012 Spirit of Life Award was presented to OPI's George Schaeffer, who raised $5.2 million for City of Hope for diabetes research. (He raised $2.7 million and pledged to match $2.5 million on his own.) This video was played at the gala on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Cosmoprof in Las Vegas. Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik sang the hit song "100 Years" live during the tribute.
Orly Flash Glams Venice Beach
Orly recently spent a day on California's famed Venice Beach boardwalk "Flash Glamming" unsuspecting beach-goers in a fun promotion of the company's new extra-glittery FlashGlamFX. They handed out bottles of the multi-dimensional shimmer collection, polished nails, and spread sparkle throughout the boardwalk.
The New Rainbow Manicure
Put a collection of bright polish colors together to create a rainbow manicure that isn't the standard "Roy G. Biv."
Summer Day Polish
Redbook magazine, in its July 2012 issue, recommends Essie's Cascade Cool for summer days.
More Wah Nails
Sharmadean Reid, the founder of nail art-focused Wah Nails salon in London, has released hardcover book The Wah Nails Book of Nail Art.
Nail Art and Styles from the Fall 2012 Fashion Week Runways
On the Fashion Week runways, juicy stone fruit colors from cherry red to plum purple reigned on nails.
All Eyes on Nails
Miley Cyrus showed off her nails and toes via Twitter as she was wearing ncLA’s polish in color Poolside Party… All Eyes On Me.
Endless Possibilities With Fabric
CND educator ambassador Marilyn Olemma Garcia of Caguas, Puerto Rico shows how with pre-made — and wild-styled — acrylic sculpts and pieces of fabric, she can create fun, funky, and artistic nails.
Photographing Nail Art
With the explosion of nail art, nail artists are expanding their creativity into the field of photography. Here are tips on how to capture the best shot.
Star Power
Celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees has taken some of her signature nail designs to the masses.
Zoya Fall 2012 Polishes Inspired by NYFW
Zoya Nail Polish NYFW 2012: Designer, Diva and Gloss Collections. Inspired by backstage beauties, talented designers, runways and VIP fashion events, the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) 2012 Color Collections by Zoya for Fall 2012 are simply stunning. Choose from full-coverage creams and metallics or incredibly shiny jellies. You Might Also Like: Zoya Beach & Surf Summer 2012 Polish Collection Zoya and Peter Som Collaborate on Fashion Week Polishes
Go Big, Go Bronze
Between golden hair tints, body bronzers, and dusty blush, women are going bronze this summer from head to toe.