Tuxedo-Inspired Manicure by Leah Light
Auckland, New Zealand-based nail tech Leah Light is an international nail correspondant for Perez Hilton's blog. Here, she shows viewers how to create a tuxedo manicure. View more of her videos at http://cocoperez.com/category/leah-light.
Cover Look: NAILS December 2011
Jennifer Mather of Polished Nail Design Group in Burlington, Ontario, Canada creates a fun technique combining CND Retention+ liquid and powders, CND Black Pigment, Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect, Titanium Pearl Pigment Effect, and Velcro — yes, Velcro!
Six New Nail Designs
Celebrity Nail Tech Lisa Logan has created six new nail designs currently featured in the February 2012 issue of Cosmopolitan.
Crimson Nails
Cosmopolitan, in its February 2012 issue, suggested that women try dousing their nails in crimson colors, such as Nicole by OPI's Kourt is Red-y for a Pedi.
Marketed-to-Men Nail Polish
According to Cosmopolitan, certain polish brands are starting to market lines catering to men. For example, EvolutionMan's lacquers have the tagline "for the no-nonsense rebel inside all of us."
Dazzle Dry on the Today Show
VB Comsetics' quick-drying polish Dazzle Dry was featured on the Today Show yesterday along with other top nail products as hosts Jordan Sparks and Hoda Kotb went over the latest in manicure trends.
Essie for "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" Star
Rooney Mara, star of recently released film "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," was featured on the cover of Allure's January 2012 issue wearing Essie's nail polish in Power Clutch.
Pedicure Boots
The suede and leather boots with the warm and fuzzy interior have an innovative upgrade: a flap that folds down so clients can get their toenails polished.
Aquatic Nails Seen on Runways
According to Marie Claire's January 2012 issue, an ethereal sea-nymph look has been spotted all over the runways. To "catch" on, try offering SpaRitual's Nail Lacquer in Ebb & Flow.
OPI Revamps iPhone App
OPI has relaunched the OPI Application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The updated app offers an easy, free way to browse and search over 200 OPI nail lacquer shades — now at faster speeds.
Reptile Nails
According to the January 2012 issue of Self Magazine, a surprising 82 percent of Self.com readers would wear a trendy snakeskin mani. Here are a few tips on how to achieve the look.
Trend Watch: Colorful Camouflage
Definition: This is camouflage that’s actually meant to get you noticed. Instead of sticking to earth-tones like forest greens and browns, try camo patterns in bright colors or even pastels.
by Sree Roy
How to Use Adhesive Nail Wraps
Lucky magazine's January 2012 issue shows readers how to give a successful self-adhesive nail wrap manicure.
Nail Trends from the Spring 2012 Fashion Week Runways
We saw tons of custom nail designs – created to specifically complement the presented garments. There were some fierce brights, inspired by the ’60s.
Jennifer Garner's Polish Pick
InStyle magazine asked Jennifer Garner in its January 2012 issue about the most recent polish she tried.
OPI Shades Spotted at the Golden Globe Awards
According to a Jan. 17 press release, actresses Stacy Keibler and Laura Linney were spotted wearing new OPI polishes at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Nurture Cuticles
In the January 2012 issue of Essence magazine, celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan shares some secrets on how to avoid dried-out cuticles in winter.