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SEARCHNails were clean and impeccably groomed. Very little nail art but powerful polish shades to match the sophistication of the fashion.
JINsoon, founded by iconic manicurist Jin Soon Choi, a nail artist who has shaped backstage nail trends for decades, is a line of clean, 21-free formulas and fashion-driven shades.
The shows that JINsoon artists, and Jin Soon herself particpated in during NYFW Fall/Winter 2026 were less spectacle, more discipline. Nails were clean and impeccably groomed. Very little nail art but powerful polish shades to match the sophistication of the fashion.
NAILS: CONDITION IS THE NEW COLOR WITH JINSOON
News from the brand says that the message was clear in the nails Jin Soon Choi and team designed, and that is that bedazzled was out, restrained was in.
At Ashlyn, the elook was a shiny clear nail with a thin French tip of Absolute Black.
While at Michael Kors, inside the Metropolitan Opera House, models wore Coquette (a true red), Audacity and Pixie. Timeless and sophisticated was the vibe.
Proenza Schouler models also showed their toes, so manicures and pedicures were earthy, muted shades--Sea Clay, Earth Clay, Chillin, and Tulle.
For that clean girl aesthetic:
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Before a client has even sat down, she has decided whether your salon has its act together, and scent is the one piece of that first impression most salons leave to chance. Aura House co-owner Leif Frey makes the honest case for ambient scent in a salon, including why ventilation, not fragrance, is the answer to fumes. Plus, the four decisions that matter more than which scent you pick.
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The anniversary campaign includes a proposed French Manicure Day and submission of the original French Manicure Kit for consideration by the Smithsonian's Personal Care and Cosmetics Collection.
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For Christian Cowan’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection, the designer drew inspiration from classic feminine silhouettes, reimagined with a cool edge and unexpected textures.
MelodySusie is celebrating its 17th anniversary. It is a time to celebrate another year of growth, another year of innovation, and another chapter of the journey we've shared with nail lovers around the world. From first-time nail enthusiasts and bold creators to professionals turning passion into a career, we’re grateful for every person and community who has made nail artistry their own.
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