Matte Couture Matte Lacquer Collection
Matte is the new black, and Orly’s new Matte Couture collection of matte lacquers helps keep you on the cusp of this fashion-forward craze.
Like Jewelry for Nails
Model Angela Lindvall says Minx nail coverings in Golden Lighting are "like jewelry for nails."
Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, companies in the beauty industry are donating a part of their proceeds to help the cause, and some have released special colors and products just for the occasion.
Allure Lauds Durable Polish
How can you tell which polishes won't chip easily? According to Allure, here are the polishes that last.
Allure's Directory of Salons: Best of the Best
Allure's October issue includes its list of the best salons in the biggest cities in the country.
Nail Innovations: Gels and Instant-Dry Polish
Allure explains how OPI's Axxium soak-off gel lacquer and Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color work and reviews the products.
Dark Mani How-To
Celebrity manicurist Bernadette Thompson tells Allure readers how to apply dark polish.
Nail Accessories to Look Out For
Essence suggests nail products for strengthening, filing, and correcting.
Anti-Aging Hand Care
Anti-aging treatments for hands include zapping sunspots and filling in depressions around prominent veins with the hyaluronic-acid-based filler Perlane, doctors tell Elle magazine.
RedBook's October Beauty Checklist
From new mascara to breast-cancer-research gloss, Redbook Magazine lists this month's beauty must-buys.
2009 Color Trends for Polish
Self magazine picks out fun and daring autumn nail colors.
Stop the Nail Biting!
Nail biting not only looks ugly, but can injure the nail matrix and lead to infection. Shape magazine tells readers how to break the biting habit.
National Magazines Honor Barielle
Barielle received prestigious industry awards from both Shape and Health magazines.
What Is…Ikat?
Thought to have originated in Asia, ikat is a fabric dyeing process similar to tie-dye; the designs frequently feature circles or stripes.
Dashing Diva’s Perfect French Manicure
Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Plus has made it easier than ever to get that perfect smile line. The wraps are put on the nails using the easy application tab, and the ultra-thin French decal is left perfectly on the free edge, with smile line intact and free of brush strokes. The decoration can last after weeks of wear, and works best when combined with Dashing Diva’s Gelife Brush-On Glue and Soak-Off Gels.
Top 25: Champ Retains Her Title
Lynn Lammers is once again NAILS’ top competitor this year. With a whopping 117 points, Lammers has reclaimed her #1 status from last year. Coming in second was Odyssey’s Trang Nguyen, and in third was England’s Kristy Meakin.
Trend: Kid's Pedi Chairs
Children's pedicure chairs make it easier to pamper the kiddies.