Tip Top Teal
Allure names deep, creamy teal as the color of the moment.
Chameleon Colors
Essence explains how to turn one shade of Orly nail polish into three other, prismatic new colors with the advice of celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan.
Seasonal Switch
Self explains how to transition summer shades to fall favorites with jet black polish. Use the black as a base coat or on top for an autumnal hue that’s still true to the original color. Try adding a black base coat to Zoya’s Dana or Essie’s St. Lucia Lilac for a dramatic deep plum and pretty purple-gray.
Brighten and Whiten
Self offers advice on how to get rid of wine-colored stains with tooth whitening products. Use a tooth-whitening pen, gel, or toothpaste once a day for three days to lighten the stain without damaging the nail bed the way buffers do. The key ingredient: hydrogen peroxide.
Lively Lacquers
Fearless colors are all the rage, Glamour reports. Perky shades of bright yellow, teal, red, and orange are all fun options for getting in on the cheeky trend. Try China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, OPI Nail Lacquer in Teal the Cows Come Home, or Essie’s Nail Polish in Vermillionaire.
Tips From Celeb Manicurist Tom Bachik
Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik gives Glamour three helpful tips to keep nails looking their best.
Advice on Gel Manicures
Glamour’s beauty expert Andrea Pomerantz Lustig recommends getting gel manicures only once in a while, as the removal process can leave nails weak after lots of filing and acetone soaking.
Prized Polish
OPI’s Lincoln Park After Dark won Glamour magazine’s Best Nail Polish Color award for the first time. Described as the “most unique naughty purple around” by the magazine, the deep purple shade is still as popular as ever.
Red on the Runways
Elle’s Best in Show report names red polish as the Most Likely to Succeed on the runways.
Beauty Tips from Bobbi Brown
Master makeup artist Bobbi Brown talks to Elle about some of her favorite tips and tricks. “A dark nail color can make a casual outfit look dressier,” Brown says. Elle recommends Essie Nail Color in Wicked, one of the brand’s popular shades.
Phoned In
InStyle magazine’s September issue highlights the newest innovation from OPI: the iPhone Try It On Color Studio.
Zoe Saldana Chooses Deborah Lippman
Zoe Saldana tell’s Instyle about her top beauty must haves, which includes glitter-packed purple nail polish. “This shade is funky and festive,” says Saldana. “I love painting my nails!”
The Five-in-One Polish
InStyle’s beauty team put Sally Hansen’s 5-products-in one Complete Salon Manicure polish to the test (It came up aces).
Megan Fox's Duo-toned Mani
InStyle takes a closer look at Megan Fox’s midnight purple and silver mani on the red carpet.
Pushing the Boundaries
Extreme nail art is the hot topic for InStyle’s Reader Poll for September.
Polite Purples
Neutral beiges mixed with a hint of purple are the hot new hybrid in InStyle’s Colors of the Moment feature. Try SpaRitual’s nail color in Living in the Moment to get in on the dreamy-hued trend.
Subdued Chic
InStyle magazine advises paring bold colors with dark neutrals for an edgy look that’s not quite over the edge.