Unleashing a Beauty Monster
If you’ve heard of nail polish fanatic Amanda Mayton, you most likely know her by her alias: Dr. Frankenpolish.
Matte is the New Black
A no-shine finish is the hottest new nail look. Get your clients in on the trend with this buyers’ guide of matte polishes and top coats, plus these handy tips on how to apply them properly.
by Sree Roy
She's All Lacquered Up
Michelle Mismas loves nail polish. A former nail biter and editor of the popular All Lacquered Up blog, Mismas took her first step into the nail industry by visiting makeup message boards online to talk about her passion. She realized there was no one giving the scoop on nail news.
Behind the Scenes: Matte About You
With the new matte polish craze this fall, we used OPI’s matching matte and shiny versions of the same color to create a monochromatic French look. It’s a great understated but fun look for the holidays.
by Hannah Lee
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
The NAILS Readers’ Choice Awards takes us inside the minds of nail care professionals to offer us a look at what you think about the products used in salons every day.
by Hannah Lee
What Is…Damask?
Elaborate patterns, often geometric or botanical, that have their origins as a weaving style in the Middle Ages but today have expanded to curtains, wallpaper, apparel, and accessories.
by Sree Roy
The Lacquer in the Dell
Known in their respective industries for their fashion-forward thinking, Dell and OPI have joined together to create customized laptops in nail polish colors.
Get Ready for Matte
Luxury brand Rock & Republic and Essie Cosmetics have joined creative forces to push forward this season’s matte trend.
by Thi Dao
Zip Files
The new Zip Files from Tweezerman are practical, retractable, and ultra-portable. Even better, $1 from the sale of each Zip File is donated to the Smile Train foundation, which is focused on solving a single problem: cleft lip and palate.
Silver Nails for Awards Night
Celebrity manicurist Elsbeth applied Nailtini’s new Silver Slipper nail lacquer to Teri Hatcher’s nails for the first annual Noble Humanitarian Awards in Beverly Hills.
New Moon
Half-moon manicures are the newest fall trend to take the runways...and your salons...by storm.
by Hannah Lee
What Is…Biker Chic?
Characterized by bold leather and metallic studs and zippers, a glammed-up version of the biker look is gaining horsepower in fashion circles.
Essie Talks Color with Benjamin Moore Blogger
Watch Weingarten’s video interview with interior designer Sonu
Dazzler and Tinsel Town Strip Lashes
The holiday season is all about glitter and shine, and Xtended Beauty has the perfect lash styles to light up a room.
Minx Nails Featured On "It's On With Alexa Chung"
Minx Nails discussed on "It's On With Alexa Chung"
Minx Nails on VH1's Top 20 Countdown
Minx Nails featured on VH1's Top 20 Countdown.
National Magazines Honor Barielle
Barielle received prestigious industry awards from both Shape and Health magazines.