What Is…Sailor Chic?
Nautical stripes, calming blues, and elements like anchors say bon voyage to the confines of the boating world and hello to the mainstream.
The $100,000 Manicure
Nail tech Deborah Lippmann recently created an extravagantly embellished manicure out of $100,000 worth of real diamonds.
My Fashion Week Diary
When I went online to check out the winners of the CND Nail Style Competition, I had to doublecheck the name of the first-place winner. When I confirmed that it was really my name, I just started jumping and screaming — I’d just won an all-expense-paid trip to New York Fashion Week!
Masterworks' New Clear Forms for Gels
Masterworks Innovations’ CEO and veteran nail tech Amy Becker has come out with a new clear form designed specifically for hard or soft gels from any manufacturer.
Pre-Designed Nail Art Tips
A new batch of nail tips is popping up on trade show floors this year, and they are taking colored and pre-designed nail tips into the new decade.
Color Club and China Glaze in M Magazine
The June issue of M Magazine announces this season’s best pink accessories, which include Color Club polish in Warhol and China Glaze polish in Bad Kitty.
OPI in Marie Claire
Alongside Jimmy Choos and Nars makeup on Marie Claire's May masthead page is OPI Nail Lacquer in Black Onyx.
OPI-Personalized Dell Laptops in Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping included OPI-personalized Dell laptops in its beauty news section.
Travel-Friendly Products Get More Popular
Marie Claire gathers up new products now available in the airplane carry-on bottle size of 3 ounces. Included is Essie's The Cuticle Pen.
Sparkle and Glow with Bright Polish
Bright polish and skin brightening lotions and bronzers are popping up for summer, according to Elle.
Beach Gear
Cosmopolitan magazine finds the latest styles for hitting the beach, which include colorful tie sandals, a brightly-flowered bag, and OPI Nail Lacquer in Hot & Spicy.
Fashion Trick to Try: Bold Polish and Matching Ring
Try a bold shade of polish and a matching ring, says Cosmopolitan magazine. "The fresh combo is a total eyeball magnet."
Polish That Turns Him On
According to Cosmopolitan magazine, yummy scents and sparkly pinks will impress the guys. "Bold, tantalizing nails translate to 'Let's get wild!' in guy lingo," the magazine says.
Striking Coral Nails
"Spice up your nails with a coral-infused polish," says Harper's Bazaar. "This striking shade will keep you looking resort chic."
Model Doutzen Kroes' Packing List
Victoria's Secret model Doutzen Kroes packs light for her many work trips, going for summery, bright colors. She likes L'Oreal Paris Pro Manicure Nail Colour in Apple of My Eye.
"A Pedicure is a Must"
"A pedicure is a must" for beautifully groomed toes, says Harper's Bazaar. Ji Baek, owner of Manhattan's Rescue Beauty Lounge, talks to the magazine about moisturizing, cleansing, and polish.
Butter London's Jelly for Sheer Brights
Harper's Bazaar loves sheer brights because the colors are buildable. "Go for a one-coat stain or lay on a deeper lacquer," an editor writes.