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SEARCHAllure's February issue has in Insider's Guide that includes How to Choose a Nail Color.
Allure's February issue has in Insider's Guide that includes How to Choose a Nail Color. The magazine interviewed Josephine Allen, a nail tech at NYC's Samuel Shirqui Salon. (Julia Roberts is one of her clients.)
She says, "When women say, 'Purple doesn't look good on my hands,' I tell them they just haven't found the right one. There's a shade of each color that will flatter every skin tone."
Here are her hints for choosing polish colors.
1. Study the skin tone. Understand if you have yellow or blue undertones.
2. Pick a pearl. Pearl polishes are different from frosted polishes of the '80s. They help nails look glossy.
3. Ask for advice. Manicurists know all the colors, ask them for recommendations.
4. Sample generously. Glob it on so you can see how it looks.
A Texas man and woman pleaded guilty on Monday to operating a significant under-the-table cash payroll at their nationwide nail salon business.
The nails-only trade show welcomed 700 beauty professionals for education, shopping, networking and one unforgettable Smokies surprise.
Some OPI nail colors became such classics that fans clamored for their return. And OPI--as always--paid attention to what clients and nail professionals were asking for.
In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International. On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Dubai marks its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together distributors, brands, stylists and salon owners from all over the world.
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Entries are now open for the industry's most prestigious creative competition, marking the return of Nail Professional of the Year while celebrating the artistry that defines professional beauty.
MiniLuxe’s Donna Charloff shares the season’s most-requested nail art, the secrets to a polished bare manicure, and her trend predictions for fall.
Known for creating manicures worn by some of Hollywood's biggest stars, Ganzorigt incorporates this strengthening treatment into every service as the final step before clients leave the salon.
Premiere Orlando 2026 welcomed more than 54,500 visits from beauty professionals and students.
The Orlando-based nail technician will use the $5,000 prize from Booksy to upgrade her salon space and elevate the client experience.
Licensed beauty professionals can save on host hotel rates with group promo codes through June 9.
