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SEARCHAllure magazine put together a list of basic nail essentials, from polishes to polish remover.
Allure magazine put together a list of award-winning basic nail essentials, from polishes to polish removers.
NAIL POLISHES
RED: An intense fire-engine hue, OPI's Big Apple Red manages to look both classic and trendy.
NUDE: Sheer nudes put us to sleep. But Orly's Coffee Break, an opaque cappuccino, delivers a welcome jolt.
PALE PINK: Essie's Mademoiselle is loved by brides, beauty editors, and everyone else.
BRIGHT: Estee Lauder's Purple Passion, a cool, shimmer-free magenta, is bold but not jarring. The Essie nail polish in Mint Candy Apple is just as irresistible.
DARK: Rescue Beauty Lounge's Moulin Rouge is a heady Bordeaux that's as smooth as a glass of grand cru. The next edgy neutral is OPI's Road House Blues, an indigo that borders on "blurple."
BASECOAT
Essie's Ridge Filling Base Coat evens out bumps on nails for streak-free coverage.
TOPCOAT
Sally Hansen's Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat dries to a brilliant, dinhproof finish in just 30 seconds, so you can enjoy your manicure without missing a beat.
CUTICLE OIL
Suspended beads of vitamin E make Sally Hansen's VitaSurge Cuticle Gel look as cool as it is nourishing.
NAIL-POLISH REMOVER
Zoya's 3-in-1 Formula Remove+ won't shrivel your fingers, stain your nails, or leave your house smelling of moonshine.
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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Join us in congratulating this year's list of hardworking, game-changing individuals.
