

Nail Trends from the Fall 2011 Fashion Week Runways
Custom solid hues and an array of French and moon manicures took front stage for fall colors and designs at New York Fashion Week.

Runway Two-Toned Nails from CND
Using nonwhite colors for a modern French manicure is on the horizon for fall fashions.

A Full Circle of Nail Tips
Allure offers tips and trends on virtually every aspect of everyday nail care.

Faux Snakeskin Mani-Pedi
If using real snakeskin to create a venomously hot mani-pedi gives you the creeps, then here’s a step-by-step to create faux snakeskin nails in your salon.

S-s-snakeskin Mani-Pedi
This nail service from Bio Sculpture Gel uses naturally shed snakeskin to create a venomously hot look.

Hot Pink for the Hot Sun
Use popping pink shades to keep your skin from melting away.

How to Make an Off-Center Chevron French
Nail tech Robin Moses shares a step-by-step for how to create an off-center chevron French, one of the many styles of French manicure.

How to Make a Scalloped French
Nail tech Robin Moses shares a step-by-step for how to create a scalloped French, one of the many styles of French manicure.

How to Make a Chevron French
Nail tech Robin Moses shares a step-by-step for how to create a scalloped French, one of the many styles of French manicure.

Raised in Hollywood, But Keeping it Simple
Actress Emma Watson dishes out her beauty preferences.

Fall 2011 Color Trends from the Pantone Institute
Designers are paying close attention to texture, contrast, and color for fall 2011, according to the Pantone Institute.

Gray a Good Transition to Fall
Redbook says to use gray polishes while seasons shift.

Giving Bone Marrow Best Way to Fight Leukemia
Or, buy this polish from OPI, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the cause.

Talon Nails in Black and Brown
With the right touch, the two colors combined create a sexy look.

OPI’s Cabana in Miami Gives Signature Manicures
At Marie Claire’s Girlfriends’ Getaway, more than 250 women enjoyed the weekend festivities.

Forever French Makes It to the Small Screen
Kerry Webber, owner of Forever French Nail Systems and the Forever French salons in Norwood and Franklin, Mass., received an unexpected phone call. It was from Lindsey Suggs, the art department coordinator for an ABC Family original movie titled “Teen Spirit.” During the conversation, Suggs explained she was interested in acquiring Webber’s products and posters for a nail salon scene in the movie.

Do Your Customers Have a High Salon IQ?
Good Housekeeping asked its readers if they knew what to look for in a good salon.



